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Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

Noonie Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:51 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:51 PM

Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

I was just wondering if anyone has had their teeth professionally whitened/bleached. I've used home kits before, but I hate what it does to my gums. And how long before the wedding should I have it done? Thanks girlies!

jennandrob Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:52 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:52 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

I did the Zoom treatment at my dentist. 2 treatments for one hour each. It was easy, and really painless.

MattandTricia07 Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:52 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:52 PM

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Yes! Any help with this would be appreciated!!

nov06 Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:53 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:53 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

How much does it cost?

BEANS Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:55 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:55 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

Does anyone know if you can get porcelain caps bleached?

lanabean Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:56 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:56 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

I had BriteSmile. Worked great and has lasted; I'm about six shades whiter. I went to Dr. Brian Raskin in Valley Stream. His site is:

www.advanceddds.com. It's $$$ but worth it. About $500.

pebbles Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:57 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:57 PM

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Posted by BEANS

Does anyone know if you can get porcelain caps bleached?

you can not bleach caps or veneers

jilmadison Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:59 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:59 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

My Dentist told me it was silly to pay a lot for teeth whitening, he recommended crest white strips, withing a couple of days my teeth were sooo much whiter

I am going to do it again before the wedding

jennandrob Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:00 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:00 PM

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Zoom cost me about $800

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:01 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:01 PM

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Posted by BEANS

Does anyone know if you can get porcelain caps bleached?

You definitely can't...I asked my dentist and unfortunately bleaching only works for real teeth.

reembride05 Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:03 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:03 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

I did the teeth whitening before the wedding. I got it through my dentist. They take a mold of your mouth so case fits exactly to your teeth. It is some what expensive but worth it, your teeth come out hollywood white! At my dentist it costs $500 but he gave it to me for $350. He said that was his wedding gift to me. He gave me enough bleach to last me a year or so. My mom liked the way my teeth looked so much she went out and bought it too.

I did mine about 2 weeks before the wedding. It does not bleach bondings for sure or porcelain veneers ( I think).

BKtoLI Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:08 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:08 PM

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I once got a kit from Ebay that worked really well...better than the White Strips...it cost me about $10 or $15, I'll see if I can find the seller's name. It was a plastic case that molds to your teeth and some gel that you put in them.

Otherwise, my dentist charges about $375 and $700 for 2 different types of treatments.

krispyc Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:10 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:10 PM

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Crest White Strips did an amazing job for my teeth. I recommend if anyone decides to use them, that before you do you start brushing your teeth for a couple of weeks with a toothpaste like Sensodyne. Because of the high percentage of peroxide on the strips, your teeth can become really sensitive.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:12 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:12 PM

Re: Did anyone get their teeth bleached?

Posted by jennandrob

I did the Zoom treatment at my dentist. 2 treatments for one hour each. It was easy, and really painless.

Ditto- going in March!

BEANS Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:13 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:13 PM

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Posted by SPITSBRIDE

Posted by BEANS

Does anyone know if you can get porcelain caps bleached?

You definitely can't...I asked my dentist and unfortunately bleaching only works for real teeth.

Oh man, that stinks! Thanks for the info!

Febwinterbride Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:14 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:14 PM

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So you mean, we should use sensodyne toothpaste first before using white strips?

BKtoLI Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:33 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:33 PM

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Yes, the strips make your teeth and gums sensitive after a while...the best way to use them is to make sure not to use them right after you brush your teeth. Doing that seems to make them extra sensitive.

I used to use them on my way home from work, and that worked out pretty well sensitivity wise.

NYCtoSEA Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:54 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:54 PM

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I have really sensitive teeth. My dentist recommended the 'classic' crest white strips. THey were ok, but they did make my teeth a little sensitive and I hated the goo on my teeth from the strips.

I bought listerine pre-brish whitening rinse - it is great! It probably does not go as far as the strips, etc., but i does work and it would proabably be good for maintenance.

Anyway, if you are as sensitive as me (I use sensitive teeth toothpast on a regular basis), the listerine stuff might be an option.