https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:02:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1356908 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:42:12 +0000 Anonymous 1356908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.s. - please share what else you are doing on this beauty rehab of yours:) &nbsp;As a fellow plus 50 - I'm now on a permanent beauty rehab. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1356905 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:41:19 +0000 Anonymous 1356905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always interested in this topic. I keep buying the Crest Whitestrips in different formats/varieties/formulas, use them for a few days, then lose interest or forget to put them on one day and the whole project falls apart. &nbsp;But they do work, and like Parsley, I don't mind the shortness of the strips - small mouth and it covers any teeth that show. &nbsp;</p> <p>So - now I'm motivated once again to go out and buy a new package . Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1356758 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:48:34 +0000 shiny 1356758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My teeth are naturally pretty dang yellow, plus I used to smoke, and like red wine. My teeth were awful, so I talked to my dentist about having them professionally whitened. My dentist told me to use the Crest White Strips instead - she claims they are just as effective, and easier on sensitive teeth. They just take a little longer than a professional job. </p> <p>So I used a course of them for awhile (this was years back when I quit smoking) and they made an enormous difference. Except in a few spots, like near the gum line, and one tooth which had had a root canal. Eventually my dentist gave me a veneer for the dead tooth, and bonding along the gum line. I still use the Crest white strips but only need them on occasion for touch ups between cleanings.&nbsp;</p> <p>My dentist also recommends that, provided I am willing to pay out of pocket, I add a third cleaning per year. I have yet to do this because even though I may be willing, I don't have the time! Also now that I actually like the color of my teeth I no longer drink red wine. Red wine is just the worse!!! Turns my teeth grey.&nbsp;I still drink coffee though. I chew gum afterwards.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't have the issue you have with the strips, but my mouth is small. (Small mouth but huge horse size teeth, ha). Can you try using more than one?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1355015 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 03:23:42 +0000 Anonymous 1355015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the Crest Whitestrips really work, and fast. We have the 3D White with Advanced Seal. They really stick to your teeth well and have a minimum of ooze (unlike the older kind). I had bleaching trays made at the dentist's office years ago, and teeth whitening has come such a long way since then. Just patch together a couple of strips if you want more coverage. This is really the best product out there according to DH's research.</p> <p>Don't leave them on longer than the recommended time though. I did and I had very sensitive teeth for a few days and had to reschedule my teeth cleaning. On the plus side, I only needed one application to see noticeable results. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354788 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:01:35 +0000 Eliza 1354788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do the custom trays from the dentist and the gels come in at least a couple of strengths. I use the stronger one (22%) and brush regularly with Sensodyne to prevent sensitivity. I also keep the gel off the gums. Works to counteract my daily cappuccino. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354752 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:15:23 +0000 Parsley 1354752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've used Crest strips, and they do work. They're big enough for me, but I've got a small mouth. If you want more coverage you can use another upper for your lower teeth, or combine 2 lowers side by side for more coverage. Hopefully if you alternate you'll not have leftovers of one type!<br />A long time ago I did the custom made tray method, but I think Crest strips work just as well.</p> <p>ETA: Even when I used the trays, my dentist said to just use Crest strips for maintenance.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354747 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:09:56 +0000 rabbit 1354747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Arm and Hammer 'booster' isn't a toothpaste, it's similar to&nbsp;the Plus White gel. &nbsp;I think using the Plus White gel with the trays you have might be a good plan.</p> <p>Yeah baking soda as a home treatment could work for a&nbsp;one off, but is abrasive so can damage&nbsp;your enamel...I'd assume charcoal would be similar.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354734 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 20:51:25 +0000 karymk 1354734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, I have never counted on a whitening toothpaste to actually do anything, but maybe I need a better one. I will try the Aand H. &nbsp;</p> <p>Laura, I am glad to know the Plus White 5 minute treatment works well! I have trays, maybe I could just buy the gel refills. Yes, that's the ticket I think.</p> <p>I spent about 40 dollars on the kit I have now, and I know they allow you one refund, so maybe I will send them back..Or give them to my kids who do indeed have normal colored, yellowish kid teeth. &nbsp;I am sure the strips would fit a kid well and be gentle.&nbsp;</p> <p>I saw something online about using peroxide and pure charcoal as a "home treatment" but I don't think I would mess with that. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354628 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:41:57 +0000 rabbit 1354628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah, I've done the Plus White thing too. &nbsp;I think I started using the gel without the mouth guard after awhile, but the gel did seem to work pretty well both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354625 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:35:48 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1354625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Plus White five minute whitening system. If you buy the kit you get a plastic mouth guard thingie and the gel, and then you can buy the gel refills later. With strips I always got teeth sensitivity afterwards but with the Plus White I don't. And you can do your whole mouth, including back teeth, or just focus on what parts you need to whiten most. </p> <p><a href="http://www.drugstore.com/plus-white-5-minute-speed-whitening-system/qxp394256" rel="nofollow">http://www.drugstore.com/plus-...../qxp394256</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354624 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:31:55 +0000 rabbit 1354624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I want to know the answer to this question too. &nbsp;I've try various at home systems, with foam trays and ultra-violent light and special rinses and all but they all work about the same as what I'm currently using, which is an Arm &amp; Hammer whitening booster. &nbsp; </p> <p>I've used different brands of this before, it comes as a clear gel&nbsp;and I&nbsp;basically brush it on my teeth with a toothbrush&nbsp;at the beginning of every shower, keep my mouth closed, and use toothpaste and spit at the end of a shower -- that seems to keep it on long enough and it makes a difference in a few days. &nbsp;You can also put in on the brush with your toothpaste, but I feel like then it only has a minute or two to work. &nbsp; I also sometimes floss with it in my mouth and it seems to get all sides of the tooth.&nbsp; I don't have sensitive teeth/gums though so I can't speak to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354610 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:16:21 +0000 Gail 1354610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly what you mean ! I have used them but have the same problem in addition to the fact that they make me gag ! I have tried baking soda and also peroxide but I think that the strips were a little better. My teeth and gums are very sensitive so I have not used the trays. I don't have any suggestions for longer strips hopefully others on the forum do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crest-whitestrips#post-1354585 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:55:37 +0000 karymk 1354585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello my dears. &nbsp;Been on a "beauty rehab" for the last month or so so have not posted WIWs. &nbsp;I can't focus on it all at once, and right now I've got the "post 50" motivation to polish myself up a tad. Including Les Dents.</p> <p>I am trying these Crest Whitestrips Gentle Routine things on my teeth because Garance Dore tried them and was happy. &nbsp;The only thing is, why don't the strips cover your WHOLE rack of teeth? The bottom ones only cover 8 teeth I think. &nbsp;And someone with a wide upper smile wouldn't get to cover her whole upper deck either with the way they have made these.</p> <p>I didn't want to have to go back to the tray thing, and I thought the strips would be convenient. &nbsp;but really Crest, I'd like ALL my teeth the same color if you please!</p> <p>Have you used these? What do you think? Do they have another line of strips that are longer on both the bottom and top arches?</p> <p>Do you have any other whitening secrets that won't scorch my enamel and make me have spontaneous tics of pain?&nbsp; </p>