Alis girls Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 have finished my treatment today for the 2nd time in my life. Now have a retainer and will have to wear one overnight. My teeth will never be perfect due to a dentist taking out too many teeth in the 1960's but are straighter. I now want to whiten them - has anyone used any of the products you see in chemist - otherwise I will save up and get advice off my lovely dentist.? OH said with little enthuiasm " oh yes good" - I have had 18 months of mouth ulcers and discomfort and a lisp. ES was more forthcoming and said they looked great. Hes about to start his treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Take care with the products they could weaken your teeth as they whiten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Oh right - Simon Cowells teeth might fall out or Cheryl Coles - mmmmm thinks hard and grins wickedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillicat Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hi - yes have done the gel overnight in the tray. Cost lots of money and made my teeth really sensitive. With things like this it's really important to get it right and you get what you pay for. If I really wanted to do it I would go for the Zoom whitening - its quick with long lasting results.............apparently. Do lots of research before you do anything. If you get it right you may look like this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Failing that I will buy some bright red lippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I've used Dr Georges whitening gel, it comes with trays that you customise easily to fit your teeth with good results and also rapid white or brilliant white are good. I use them occasionally to remove stains as I have overcrowded teeth that are a nightmare to keep clean, even with daily brushing & flossing Regarding the lippy, some shades of red can make teeth look very yellow, I tend to go for pinky lilacs as a blue red makes teeth look whiter whereas orange red accentuates yellow if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Just to say good on you for getting it done My dentist had braces on at the same time as me, so we always compared teeth (well obviously she had a better look ), and hers were only on for a bit longer than mine Not sure about whitening ... I'd say ask the denstist and he/she could recommend one of the better products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Zoom is supposed to be very good I have used the Boots £20 ish kit with good results in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Just wanted to say well done for having the ortho work done. I had heaps done when I was a child,like you,for nasty sticky outy front teeth. I think that so many advances have been made in the orthodontics field that they could sort them out really well for me now,as they moved back quickly. But its sooooooooooooooo expensive & I am not sure I have it in me to go through it all again I know that whenever I take my girls to their appointments,the orthodontist always loks at me wisfully & says that there is much he could do to improve things for me (but at such cost!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I get that too Sarah, but it'd be costly, so there's no way I'll get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 I wasnt Goofy - but one tooth was twisted and the other wonky. My OH siad he didnt notice it and nor did others i took out a dantal loan - i can't afford botox, face lifts etc (even if I wanted) so this was my chance to dosomething to make myself better - it wasnt plain sailing - lots of pain and discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My neighbour had ortho treatment recently and she has had her teeth veneered for the bigger whiter smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'd say ask the denstist and he/she could recommend one of the better products I'd second that. I have heard that many/most products that anyone can easily buy aren't that strong (for safety reasons) and won't give 'impressive' results. Dentists, however, are fully trained and can access more powerful products and should know what is appropriate and how successful the outcome is likely to be. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I had loads of dental work done this year including a Zoom whitening treatment, the result was amazing and included in the price they make trays that you can wear at home to continue whitening or top up. The top up costs £40 for 3 tubes of wondergoo, I've just done a cycle ready for the festive season see? It does make your teeth a bit sensitive but its bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 MMmmm lovely - I didnt know it affected your face too I am going to speak to my dentist about whitening in the new year. I am not vain - I just wanted a descent smile and thanks to the neglience of a dentist yrs ago I was denied that - I cant even sue as hes probably dead. Thanks everyone - I have something to get my teeth into now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'd say its more about confidence than vanity- for years I've been putting my hand in front of my mouth when smiling, now I am free to beam! Like you I had a mouthful of bad dentistry and enough mercury to poison a town it did wonders for my self-image and a friend I caught up with just after the teatments were all finished asked me if I had had a facelift! My dentist normally has a January Sale on Zoom Whitening, so it might be worth your while to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks I will do - I also might loose teeth as I get older due to bone shrinkage and poor dentistry. So as you say its not vanity. I cringe when I see people with teeth missing or badly shapen. I know some cant help it but it looks awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
