https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:43:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651376 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:07:58 +0000 RobinF 1651376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also had sensitivity problems when using the strips, it kind of scared me away from other attempts. I have done the brushing with activated charcoal and I think it helped but I haven't done it regularly enough for lasting benefit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651285 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 13:56:44 +0000 texstyle 1651285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the input - lisap, I can just imagine me trying to drink my wine through a straw - and then accidentally knocking the wine coated straw out of the glass...</p> <p>I have never tried oil pulling but I thought it was for general health, not necessarily for whiter teeth. 20 mins? I don't think I could endure 5 let alone 20.</p> <p>I used to use a tooth powder years ago that was really good so I may try that again. I don't drink coffee or regular tea so at least it's only the red wine - at that is in the evening before I brush my teeth. I brush my teeth usually by 7 or 8 pm and that's my "cut off" for any drinking or eating except water.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651242 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:54:53 +0000 Glory 1651242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have used the same process as Lisap. I had the molds made many years ago and touch up about once per year. In my case I found it made my teeth very sensitive but I had to muscle through it as I had knocked my front teeth out and wanted my other teeth to match the implants. I do find the touch ups also sensitive but like Lisap mentioned be careful about how much you get on your gums.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651161 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 03:21:09 +0000 Janet 1651161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done oil pulling before, several years ago, and have just started again, but I don't think it whitens teeth. It did, however, really help my gums. It headed off some serious problems my periodontist saw back then -- he even marveled months later at the reversal of the problems. I stopped the oil pulling for years because it seemed the problem was under control. Unfortunately, the issues are recurring, so I thought I'd try the oil pulling again. Sorry, kind of a tangent, but since it was mentioned, I thought I'd share that experience. I don't think it made my teeth noticeably whiter, but I wish it did! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651145 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:42:05 +0000 Marmee 1651145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had good luck with the charcoal if I swish it for three minutes a few times a week. &nbsp;It does help to do it 3 or 4 times the first week. &nbsp;Another product that has been helpful is Uncle Harry's Tooth Whitener. &nbsp;I actually prefer it, as it's not so messy. &nbsp;Of course, neither product gives you the super white of the dentist's trays. &nbsp;The other thing that has been somewhat whitening is ozone treatments at the dentist's office. &nbsp;I'm not sure how many dentists offer that, though. &nbsp;</p> <p><div>I do oil pulling for 20 minutes about 5 times a week, and I haven't noticed a difference from that.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1651020 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:11:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1651020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do the in office sometimes but I am terrible about using the strips after. And I use Sensodyne for a week or so after in case of residual sensitivity. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1650998 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:44:44 +0000 Anonymous 1650998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle, I had the zoom whitening done by my dentist, and I got those "zingers" afterward.&nbsp; I can only describe it as zaps of sensitivity.&nbsp; I didn't like that at all, and never even used the touch-up supplies he gave me.&nbsp; I've been hearing a lot about how oil-pulling is supposed to do an amazing job of cleaning/whitening teeth, but the idea of squishing coconut oil around in my mouth for 20 minutes is making me drag my feet on trying it.&nbsp; So for now, it's Crest Whitening mouthwash, which seems to work pretty well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1650983 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:21:01 +0000 Anonymous 1650983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did have a bit of sensitivity but nothing I couldn't handle. &nbsp;Dentist told me just to watch how much bleach I squirted into the mold - too much and it squishes up and over your gums, which is where the sensitivity comes into play. &nbsp;I wear these trays for 1/2 hour - not a big deal, I just do it before bed while I'm reading. And I don't drink much red wine for just this reason - lol. &nbsp;You could drink it through a straw , which helps, but looks ridiculous &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1650962 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:41:29 +0000 texstyle 1650962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lisap - I wonder, did you have sensitivity after the initial week? Maybe it's just part of the deal. I do use a toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide in it and that doesn't seem to bother me. I've also tried the micro-charcoal (weird to brush your teeth with black powder) but it does work if you are diligent about doing it for a long enough time each day (which I am not so willing to do I guess). I guess I could switch to white wine instead of red. ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1650958 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:23:21 +0000 Anonymous 1650958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the dentist-made ones with a tray and bleach. Works really well. I used it for a week to get things all crazy-white, and now use it every once in awhile to "touch things up". &nbsp;A bit $$ but worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/teeth-whitening-recs#post-1650941 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:56:28 +0000 texstyle 1650941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wondering if any of you have tried any teeth whitening products (prefer at home use) that you have found to be good. I've tried the white strips type a few times and they are okay but do take quite a few sessions to show a difference and they can make your teeth feel sensitive. </p>