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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Teeth! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:27:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Eirlys on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091827 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:00:06 +0000 Eirlys 2091827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi: Yes, tetracycline is a culprit! It affects teeth. Also teeth whitening cannot be "done" to crowns. My teeth will never ne tombstone white! I will certainly let you All know when it happens! Thanks again. Gigi on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091402 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 04:20:46 +0000 Gigi 2091402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would love to have white teeth! When my permanent teeth came in when I was a kid, they were noticeably yellow compared with my baby teeth. I think I've read something about antibiotics doing that to your teeth buds if you are given them when very little (I had antibiotics as a young child). I tried one tooth-whitening kit at home, but it is a pain in the neck, and my teeth would get sensitive after a few days of it, so I never really got anywhere. I'd love to know what kind of results you get! Kate on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091344 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:45:41 +0000 Kate 2091344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think your teeth are dark to start with, Eirlys, so I think you'll get a great result. I've had lots of dental work in my life, so I always notice people's smiles and teeth. Plus I'm very attracted by people who have big, beautiful smiles. I use at home whitening kits twice a year to keep my teeth looking good. I'm lucky in that my teeth were pretty white to start with, so the kits do well for me in maintaining what I started with.  The Cat on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091335 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:23:32 +0000 The Cat 2091335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a beautiful smile, and I really don't think your teeth look dark. Please don't get too white teeth. Sadly, some people's whitened teeth look very artificial and in disharmony with their other features. Glory on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091263 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:24:14 +0000 Glory 2091263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look wonderful in the photo! I have custom trays and have used the gel many times over the years. I have very sensitive teeth but was able to manage it. It can be difficult to see the difference because our eye adjusts quickly. My experience is that you will get several shades whiter.  nemosmom on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091262 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:23:41 +0000 nemosmom 2091262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't but am curious how it turns out for you!Please keep us posted! MsMaven on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091260 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:21:38 +0000 MsMaven 2091260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I did this under the supervision of my dentist some years ago. It helped, but eventually I had to get crowns on some of my front teeth. So I say go for it. Anonymous on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091258 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:14:42 +0000 Anonymous 2091258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had the shields made and used the gel before my son’s wedding. I really did not see much difference but I drink lots of coffee and tea and some red wine and have blueberries every day so felt my teeth were doomed to be discolored. I have them professionally cleaned regularly. I will be checking this thread to see what others do. I am at the age where old fillings need to be replaced, often with crowns. Good luck and your hair looks great in this style. Cardiff girl on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091256 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:12:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2091256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ let me know how it goes,l would be interested.l d like whiter teeth but my front two aren’t natural therefore it would involve some major dental work if I wanted to lighten so l am a bit wary. Janet on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091250 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:53:24 +0000 Janet 2091250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good luck! I hope you get results you like. Please let us know how it goes. I do not have naturally very white teeth -- even when I was young, before coffee and red wine, they weren't super white. So of course now they are not as white as I would like them to be. However, my primary concern is gum health -- I have some periodontal issues and go for quarterly cleanings (I alternate between visiting my regular dentist and a periodontist every three months), so it is certainly not for lack of attention that my teeth are not bright white.  I'm concerned about sensitivity issues, particularly since I have some spots in my gums that are prone to problems, so I have not gone for any intense whitening procedures. The strips are annoying and not very effective. I'd like to do something about this since I'm sure it doesn't help me look younger, but so far my dentist has not encouraged me to do anything more than our regular cleanings.  AnnieF on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091249 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:41:26 +0000 AnnieF 2091249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've done whitening many times over many years using the custom-fit trays and whitening gel - it works great for me. I don't have any sensitivity issues and I'm careful not to leave the trays in for too long. As long as you don't have sensitive teeth, I recommend it (even if you do, I think there are ways to make it work for you), and I bet you'll be happy with the results. Anonymous on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091240 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:08:54 +0000 Anonymous 2091240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have had whitening done by a dentist - a long , tedious and mind-numbing procedure - and was satisfied with the results. Not wowed, but as the technician kept reminding me , blindingly white teeth look fake and bright white is also an impossible colour to achieve on most people .  I'm obsessed with teeth (mostly because mine aren't perfect and I wish they were) and agree that nothing ages a person faster than yellowing teeth.  I totally notice other peoples' teeth . It's one of the first things I notice when talking to someone for the first time.  Hair and teeth :)  I have gel trays at home to use in between whitening sessions, which I will do again , and I need to be better at using them more often (it kind of falls off of my radar , to be honest).  None of this is covered by my insurance, (I live in Canada) and it's not exactly inexpensive to do all of this but I'll keep it up as long as I can afford to do so. I think it's important in my line of work (sales) to present as polished, "young" and modern an appearance as possible.   Kari on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091234 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:53:54 +0000 Kari 2091234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Because of my sensitivity I don’t plan to do this, but the article is interesting in that it explains how and why results vary (kind of like bleaching differently colored hair.) <a href="https://www.byrdie.com/laser-teeth-whitening-review" rel="nofollow">https://www.byrdie.com/laser-t.....ing-review</a> And from UBC, some of the risks to be aware of. <a href="https://news.ubc.ca/2016/01/06/teeth-whitening-can-cause-permanent-damage-ubc-prof/" rel="nofollow">https://news.ubc.ca/2016/01/06.....-ubc-prof/</a> Helena on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091233 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:52:46 +0000 Helena 2091233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Eirlys, your hair looks terrific ... haven't had teeth whitening done, but good luck with it! You already have a lovely, cheerful smile! Kari on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091228 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:47:26 +0000 Kari 2091228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some info on tooth sensitivity related to tooth whitening: <a href="https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2017/12/senstive-teeth.php" rel="nofollow">https://healthcare.utah.edu/he.....-teeth.php</a> Kari on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091227 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:43:12 +0000 Kari 2091227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have only done the less intense at-home whitening (Crest Whitestrips) and wouldn’t recommend it. My teeth are already very temperature sensitive (I had a lot of orthodontic work and gum procedures as a child to correct really messed up bite issues, and that’s when the sensitivity began, so that’s likely part of the problem) and the after-effects of whitening meant that anything that wasn’t close to room temperature- a cold or hot drink, food, even inhaling through my mouth outside on a cold day - huuuurt my jaw and teeth. I stopped immediately. If you might have temperature sensitivity, proceed with caution and maybe talk to a dentist about side effects. Anonymous on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091225 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:40:21 +0000 Anonymous 2091225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fabulous idea! I'm in the US and I used home kits once a decade ago, and wasn't happy. I plan on asking my desist about this - unfortunately when I was a younger working professional, I got by on coffee and adrenaline and my teeth have colored a bit - I notice it especially when I wear white (so I don't anymore - ha!).  Side note, I *adore* the collar detail on your blouse! Eirlys on "Teeth!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-1#post-2091223 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:34:47 +0000 Eirlys 2091223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some of you may have read, and commented on my post regarding your special treat for 2010. I have another one planned for the coming weeks. In the Uk we know of, and hate, the saying, "You can tell a Brit from his/her teeth". I hope that isn't true but I also know that escalating costs have meant that some people neglect going regularly to the dentist. Here in the UK we do have NHS dentists but they are becoming scarcer on the ground. When mine retired I signed up with a private dentist and have noticed the difference! Teeth, however, need attention! I still have most of my teeth : no dentures.and WW2 sweet and sugar  rationing must, surely, bear some responsibility for this. However the colour over the years has deteriorated. I do like white teeth, a nice shade of white rather than teeth with a yellowish tinge. I am. therefore, planning to see my dentist and have my teeth whitened. So is my daughter.  We are having the gum shields fitted and syringes of gel to take home with us. I expect my daughter's teeth to respond better than mine, but I am also hoping for some improvement in mine. Has anyone here had this done? Were you happy with the result? I know there are home kits but here in the UK there is a strict limit on the strength of the gel and users are not always happy with the end result.  I am posting an image taken today to show my (dark) teeth and my hair. (I was asked to post a photo of my hair style as it is now. Actually it is three days since I had my hair set and Sue is coming tomorrow!) The orangey hue is the light cast by my salt lamp.