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Have tried Crest Whitestrips and I did notice a little sensitivity but not a great deal. However, that may have been because I was somewhat distracted by trying not to drown in my own saliva, as it was rather like the breaching of a dam as soon as my mouth realised what I was applying to my teeth.
If you’re willing to suffer the inability to talk for half an hour while you have them on, and can find a comfortable position to sit in where excess saliva production does not become a threat, I say give ‘em a whirl!
Oh and I did notice a bit of a difference in the colour of my teeth, though didn’t finish the whole course because I got tired of the nightly struggle to stay alive.
I’ve also done the WhiteStrips thing, and have somewhat sensitive teeth all the time (namely cold bothers ‘em), so knew I was taking a chance. What I didn’t expect was the honest to God PAIN that they created. I’m vain as hell (exaggeration, I hope) and was getting married and was getting the results I wanted, so I stuck with it. They do work. But I was one grouchy woman for a while there. Lovely. Oh, and I decided to do the top and bottom at different times as it decreased the intensity of the pain, and I was more concerned with the top chompers anyway…
1. yes, i cry everytime i see America Ferrera accept an award. she is absolutely charming.
2. have you listened to joshua radin? i downloaded his album from itunes a few months ago and i cannot stop listening to it. adore!
3. ouch! make my teeth hurt! stomach turning pain! so sensitive! no!
4. amen….but what if you’re not compatible with anybody?
5. yay for being drier than normal.
I also tried the Whitestrips (and I had to order them in special, being in the UK), after being intimidated by my American friend’s white smile. Have to say they worked very well, although they made my teeth slightly senstive for a few days after finishing. And I had to use two lots in a row to see a real difference. I found it best to use them when listening to a 30 minute relaxation tape and lying on my back, so I didn’t have to keep swallowing. My mouth obviously thought they were food…
I bought the Rembrant whitening stuff because it was cheaper than Crest and you only have to use them for a week. I noticed a little sensitivity to cold during that week, but it went away and my own the coffee stains seem to have disappeared. Two thumbs up.
I also did the Crest thing (multiple times) and sensitivity was a problem and also seems to have lingered after the last use…which was quite a while ago. My dentist thought it might have been my toothpaste so I switched but my teeth are still now more sensitive than they ever were before.
Perhaps you should see about other avenues for teeth whitening if tooth sensitivity is a problem for you. Or try it once and see how things go.
Personally, I would not recommend it. But that’s just me and my own experience. Yours could be quite different.
My dentist tells me that alot of the whitening products on the market are no good for your teeth. I was recommended to either put up with the colour of my teeth (which isn’t that bad) or save the money spent on special products and have it done professionally – in the chair. Not so cheap, but better in the long term.
I’m in agreeance with Princess September. My dentist said the same thing…which I didn’t mention in my other comment, partially because it was getting too long. I don’t know how much the professional whitening is but you could put it on your “Save For” list.
We’ve got one of those and it’s just about matter of importance. For example, to me it’s more important to save for a trip with my husband than to save for a new stereo receiver, although both are on the list. You know? Because I could really use a trip to someplace warm with him right about now.
When I was in high school (look at me, acting like it was more than a mere 5 years ago) one of my classmates fell asleep with the whitestrips in.
The next day she could barely breathe through her mouth there was so much sensitivity.
Also, her teeth gave off as much light as a computer screen. Awful.
I know I’m a good year & a half late with this, but I was scrolling through random archived posts & decided to share my story.