[quote]Brother Chris wrote:
What do you suggest as a home whitening kit? I got pretty white teeth just because of the fact that I brush regularly, but what if I wanted some super white teeth?[/quote]
Teeth Whitening:
Steps to ensure women don’t run the fuck off simply because you “smiled”:
1- Get your teeth examined by a dentist
You do NOT want to bleach your teeth based on your own limited dental info. Do NOT bleach teeth with severe cavities…something you will not know unless you are from Krypton AND graduated dental school
2- If you want HOLLYWOOD WHITE teeth:
You had better have teeth that are fairly white to begin with OR get veneers done (which eliminate the need for bleaching).
I do believe average shade change seen from in house bleaching is about 3 shades lighter. That means if you drink black coffee and dark tea all day long, stop believing you can look like the people you see in the ads for teeth whitening or those on the WB network.
This is NOT magic.
3- In house bleaching
This is done at a dental office and has the greatest effect in the shortest period of time. This is what movie stars have done before photo shoots
4- At home bleaching
This uses dental trays that match your own teeth and allows you to bleach at a slower rate at home using a high potency bleach agent. This usually involves wearing the trays at night for about two weeks.
This is repeated every six months to a year for maintenance.
5- Off the shelf bleaching
If you use these, please have an exam done before hand. You can make teeth more sensitive by bleaching…and let’s face it, most of you don’t know what you are doing and need some guidance.
I consider the best on the market to be the Crest White Strips. They use a less potent concentration of the bleaching agent than you can get at dental offices which means it takes longer to see results…but again, unless you have had a professional cleaning and your oral hygiene is already fairly good, you will not get the results you likely think you will get.