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jennbaby Posted: Sep 15, 2002 10:05 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2002 10:05 PM

Crest White Strips

FH & I are doing our first ones right now. He hates them! LOL
he is like 'is it 30 minutes yet'? when its only been 5

wedbabe Posted: Sep 15, 2002 11:30 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2002 11:30 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

Let me know how it goes. I keep seeing the ad for it in my People magazine... I'm tempted, but my dentist said nothing O-T-C really can do it... I don't know if they're just trying to talk me into spending the $600 to have it done in their office or not... (which I won't be doing...)

jpsgirl Posted: Sep 15, 2002 11:35 PM+

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Posted: Sep 15, 2002 11:35 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

my dentist suggests them and says they are safe and effective. my best friend did them before her wedding and said they can really make a difference. Just beware if you have any caps on your front teeth, I've heard that they don't work on caps so that one tooth may stay the same color and the rest get white if you have a cap in the front.

Cira Posted: Sep 16, 2002 08:47 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 08:47 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

JPSgirl is probably right about the caps - but I did use Crest White Strips and so did my husband - they works. Believe me! My whole family used them before the wedding and had a whiter, brighter smile the day of!

Miro127 Posted: Sep 16, 2002 10:59 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 10:59 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

how much do they cost?

Mrs2Be Posted: Sep 16, 2002 11:05 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 11:05 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

They have something new now that you actually paint on your teeth? It almost looks like a nail polish brush.

Has anyone seen these? CVS always has them right up front when you walk in. I wanted to try...but with 3 weeks left to the wedding - I don't feel like experimenting!!

jennbaby Posted: Sep 16, 2002 11:21 AM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 11:21 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

I got abox of 58 strips off ebay for $21.50!
i think they gor for $40? in the stores

LisaT Posted: Sep 16, 2002 02:06 PM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 02:06 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

they definitely made a difference on my teeth.

Sassy Posted: Sep 16, 2002 03:15 PM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 03:15 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

I'm waiting for a coupon in the mail so I can get them too . . .

wedinoct Posted: Sep 16, 2002 09:43 PM+

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Posted: Sep 16, 2002 09:43 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

I am using crest whitestrips and I see a difference. Sometimes 30 minutes twice a day can be a lot but I try to do them as much as I can. My FH bought the proffesional crest white strips for like $40 bucks off the internet.

abc7077 Posted: Sep 17, 2002 08:56 AM+

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Posted: Sep 17, 2002 08:56 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

Did the strips make your teeth sensitive. I heard that sometimes it does and I don't want to do it too close to the wedding and then be uncomfortable. How far in advance do you do it and for how long?

shamma Posted: Sep 19, 2002 10:35 PM+

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Posted: Sep 19, 2002 10:35 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

get them at Costco they are so much cheaper...they work great, my BM and I used them before the wedding and they were fantastic

MayAmy510 Posted: Sep 22, 2002 09:17 AM+

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Posted: Sep 22, 2002 09:17 AM

Re: Crest White Strips

There's OTC white strips and there's 'professional' white strips available only in dental offices. The 'pro' white strips are about twice as strong, so you get more of the 'whitening' effect. I've seen good results from both OTC and 'pro' with my patients. Just FYI--the white strips results only last about six months, be they OTC or 'pro' strength. You may experience some sensitivity but that can be offset with Sensodyne (who makes a 'whitening' toothpaste that will help keep the teeth whiter longer). If you have questions, forum mail me. I'm a dental hygienist. P.S. Don't forget to floss!

lilmrs Posted: Sep 22, 2002 02:04 PM+

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Posted: Sep 22, 2002 02:04 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

LOL May

JustJodi Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:14 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:14 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

Jenn..
How are they working out?
I have an apt for the laser whitening next week but I'm So so debating on cancelling it if you think the crest strips really worked.
I dont know what to do

CathyB Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:49 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:49 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

I have really sensitive teeth, sometimes ice cream is like torture.

Anyway, when I tried the white strips, it made my teeth feel really weird. I can't explain it well, but they kinda had a dull ache. I never asked my dentist about it, but it kinda freaked me out, so I never used them after that first time.

girlygrl33 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:51 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:51 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

I am a Dental Hygienist also. Be careful using the strips. Do Not let them touch your gumline. You can actually burn off layers of your gums. Many of my patients had experienced a white film which is the slothing of your gums. Yes I have seen great results and not so great results. It all depends on the actual color of your teeth. If you have a gray shade you will not get the same great results as a yellow shade on the teeth will from OTC products. And for those crowns or veneers/laminates they will not absorb the whitening agent. For the sensitivity after you wipe off the excess gel from the teeth rinse with ACT. It works great. Any questions feel free to ask

girlygrl33 Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:53 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:53 PM

Re: Crest White Strips

Oh by the way to avoid the sensitivity for your wedding day and to be able to enjoy your day with out that nagging brain freeze feeling from your teeth stop at least 1 week before your wedding day. I forgot to add to above post sorry .

Cindy Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:59 PM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 06:59 PM