Crest whitening strips

Timmy_d

i have read the thread on these and people saying tyey are the job,but are they really? id like to try them but am afraid in 6-12 mths time your teeth could go black or what not,u know the horror stories...what do they contain and are there any harmful substances going onto your teeth?

Timmy_d

Anyone...:)

xzanti

I bought them online, used them twice in one day as is recommended on the box and was in agony for the night, I do have sensitive teeth but doesn't say anything on the pack about not using if teeth are sensitive.. That's just my experience of them.. I still have the rest of the strips, might give them to a friend and see how they get on... Just weren't for me unfortunately Can't speak for anyone else..

murphaph

Bought them on ebay a couple of times. They worked a treat and my teeth never went black! they use a milder bleaching solution than your dentist will but there may be some gum sensitivity nonetheless. I didn't have any however and the results lasted a long time. Might get another pack now that you mention it though!

_Whimsical_

xzanti wrote: »

I bought them online, used them twice in one day as is recommended on the box and was in agony for the night, I do have sensitive teeth but doesn't say anything on the pack about not using if teeth are sensitive.. That's just my experience of them.. I still have the rest of the strips, might give them to a friend and see how they get on... Just weren't for me unfortunately Can't speak for anyone else..

You've probably had a really bad reaction so it might not work for you but apparently if you smear your teeth in Sensodyne after using these products and leave it on for 5 of 10 mins it takes care of the over sensitive teeth problem. Might be worth a try if you could bare trying again!

dango

Both the gf and I experienced severe shooting pains in our teeth after using them. I think we both need to go to a dentist for a check up soon...

eth0_

Um what ones did you get? I got Crest whitestrips in the USA recently and they're to be used once a day for 30 mins. I don't get any pain after using them..

xzanti

dango wrote: »

Both the gf and I experienced severe shooting pains in our teeth after using them. I think we both need to go to a dentist for a check up soon...

Thank fook it's not just me then...

Arthurdaly

I've used them before and got slight pains. I was a heavy smoker at the time and they worked a treat, pearly whites for at least a month. Had a visit to my dentist shortly afterwards and he was extremly impressed with the results.
The effects dont last long to te honest, after about 3 months the whiteness faded.

xzanti

Arthurdaly wrote: »

I've used them before and got slight pains. I was a heavy smoker at the time and they worked a treat, pearly whites for at least a month. Had a visit to my dentist shortly afterwards and he was extremly impressed with the results.
The effects dont last long to te honest, after about 3 months the whiteness faded.

Yes that's it... Rub it in

eth0_

Are you guys brushing your teeth before using them? That might be why you're experiencing pain. It says on the instructions NOT to brush right before using the strips.

xzanti

eth0_ wrote: »

Are you guys brushing your teeth before using them? That might be why you're experiencing pain. It says on the instructions NOT to brush right before using the strips.

Yeah I was brushing, I'll try it without brushing and see what happens

xzanti

Ok I started using them again, but this time I waited till after I used the strips to brush my teeth (morning and evening) and the pain issue has gone.. Woohoo starting to see a result now, been using them for 2 days now and intend to finish the box :cool:

Zascar

Anyone know where is the cheapest place to buy them?

Also, do you have to used them twice a day, morning and evening? If you just used once a day what difference would there be?

xzanti

Zascar wrote: »

Anyone know where is the cheapest place to buy them?

Also, do you have to used them twice a day, morning and evening? If you just used once a day what difference would there be?

I got mine on Ebay for €35, the premium ones...

eth0_

Zascar wrote: »

Also, do you have to used them twice a day, morning and evening? If you just used once a day what difference would there be?

You would damage your teeth. They are to be used once a day for a reason. Most of them are 14 day packs and after that 14 days there should be a significant whitening that will last up to a year.

CRAIG07

does anyone know where i can buy these online using a laser card ? everywhere i have seen them they only accept credit cards

Big_G

eth0_ wrote: »

You would damage your teeth. They are to be used once a day for a reason. Most of them are 14 day packs and after that 14 days there should be a significant whitening that will last up to a year.

proof?

I think you would only increase sensitivity to the point where it is unbearable.

barbiedollz

u can buy 56 strips on ebay for 1 cent,.......does any1 recommend this??

Zascar

barbiedollz wrote: »

u can buy 56 strips on ebay for 1 cent,.......does any1 recommend this??

Link?

barbiedollz

Zascar wrote: »

Link?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/CREST-CLASSIC-WHITESTRIPS-56-TEETH-WHITENING-STRIPS-NEW-/320565676425?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HealthBeauty_DentalCare_RL&hash=item4aa3340989#ht_5035wt_1137

Zascar

Looks safe enough, for 2 euro its worth the risk

barbiedollz

Zascar wrote: »

Looks safe enough, for 2 euro its worth the risk

ya.....surely.....
u gonna get them??
i think i will

georgieporgy

it looks like a private seller selling off their unused/unwanted crest strips and the current bid at auction is approx 2euro. They will probably fetch a higher price.

I wonder why the owner is selling them?

dellas1979

Is it like sticky tape or something?
How does it go on your teeth?

barbiedollz

dellas1979 wrote: »

Is it like sticky tape or something?
How does it go on your teeth?

yep.....it sticks on.......i asked the seller about them and he said he just buys them in bulk

oncebitten

I ordered them off valueventure.ie - no sign of them 12 days later and can't get any information from the company in relation to my order. Buy them somewhere else would be my advice...

xalot

Can really recommend them. They are excellent, however the really heavy duty ones (Premium?/Pro?) made my teeth really sensitive so the lower dosage ones are better for me.
Plus I can only use them once a day or my teeth get sore. I do two courses a year and they work a treat.

April08

ah yes, i use them twice a year, i buy them in the usa... usually ask someone to get them for me in wallgreens pharmacy there. I buy the ones for $45 and use twice a year. I found the more expensive ones better. However, if your teeth gums do get sensitive just dont use them for a day or two and then start using again.. it doesnt make any difference if you skip a day or two... the $45 ones are made of a stiffer tape and are easier to keep on, the cheaper ones keep rolling up and falling off, so for an extra $10 you get a better result.

I asked my dentist about them and he highly recommends them. Not a problem at all he said....:D

leelox

dango wrote: »

Both the gf and I experienced severe shooting pains in our teeth after using them. I think we both need to go to a dentist for a check up soon...

Sorry to hear this. But maybe try using sensidine..there's not much a dentist can do for ye as the bleach has probably stripped away enamel which cannot be restored as it's a dead tissue. Crest was taken off European markets for a reason

Big_G

Erm...no. The enamel was not stripped away. What you are experiencing is the 'zinger' sensation which can happen in all bleaching systems.

The reason why Crest strips are not marketed in Europe is because in Europe there are laws that are supposed to strictly control the sale and usage of chemicals that evolve oxygen such as carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide in common use in tooth bleaching systems.

stevek93

Sorry digging this thread up, how long does theses things take to work? €30 for 14 days seems a lot of money http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Crest-STAIN-SHIELD-5-min-touch-up-TEETH-WHITENING-strips-1-3-6-9-12-14-18-21-24-/171241597014?pt=UK_HealthBeauty_DentalCare_RL&var=&hash=item27decb6856