   Tooth Whitening Products
  Hi everyone,I used to drink a lot of dark colored sodas and energy drinks, and now my teeth are stained. It's not too terribly bad, but it really depends on the lighting. My teeth don't look too bad and look whiter when I'm inside, but you can definitely see the stains when I'm outside.I'm tired of these stains, and I'm looking for some ways to whiten them. I can't afford to have it professionally done, so I'm curious about whitestrips, trays, and toothpastes.I tried Crest Whitestrips Classic a while ago, before they became Whitestrips 3D, and they seemed to work for a few days, before my teeth seemed (I'm not sure because I don't remember what they looked like before trying the whitestrips) to get worse.So, for those of you who whiten your teeth (or really anyone with advice to give), what product(s) do you use? Is it better to use a tray, a strip, or toothpaste? Which brand works the best?Also, I've heard that whitestrips can cause your teeth to stain faster, even though Crest's website says that they can't. Is this true?Thanks   
Quote:Original post by DasilAlso, I've heard that whitestrips can cause your teeth to stain faster, even though Crest's website says that they can't. Is this true?My personal philosophy is that when it comes to large corporations or advertising, it's impossible to be too cynical. I would go with "true" just on general principle.   ;Quote:Original post by DasilI can't afford to have it professionally done, so I'm curious about whitestrips, trays, and toothpastes.Is it better to use a tray, a strip, or toothpaste? Which brand works the best? I've heard that whitestrips can cause your teeth to stain faster, even though Crest's website says that they can't. Is this true?Nobody hear knows your medical situation, and everybody's mouth is different.  Just become somebody had good results with {product} does not mean that you will get the same.You should know, if you don't already, that bleaching can damage teeth.  Everybody's mouth is different, so maybe your teeth will become extremely sensitive or cavity-prone after bleaching.Bleaching can seriously and permanently damage your gums.  If your gums are already temporarily or permanently damaged then bleaching your teeth can cause gum damage, bone loss, and tooth loss.  All of those are worse than having yellowed teeth.You should discuss it with your dentist.He might recommend an OTC product.  He might say "because your teeth have {dental term} you should use {product}."  He might tell you that your teeth have a thick enamel and cannot be bleached no matter what you try.  He might tell you that your gums are messed up and bleaching will cause serious problems.  Whatever he tells you, it will be based on your actual teeth and his actual medical knowledge, and not anecdotal evidence based on other random people's experiences.;  But... but.. but, the GDNet doctor has real medical experience, right?   