Hey all. Just got a cosmetic teeth whitening procedure done at my local spa. Its apparently a new treatment done as part of the beautifying package at the spa. I had never heard about it so I did some research. It was not like the teeth whitening they offer at the mall, I was pampered and had my mani and pedi done while I was under the light.

The big difference is the time period that the system uses. I think it was called WhiteSpa. Basically, they apply this gel to your teeth and you sit for 3 twenty minute sessions under a light. Now my teeth are this shiny white like the stars have. Cost me $300. Any one else ever try this? Ever hear of this? Kinda curious as to how popular this treatment is. Let me know.

Danielle

Written on: 09/02/2008 (01:10pm)

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One popular tooth whitening product that you can use is bleaching solution that contains peroxide for bleaching tooth enamel. The bleaching agent in these products is usually carbamide peroxide, which is available in 10, 16 and 22 percent concentrations.

Whiteners that contain peroxide typically come in gel form and are placed in a mouthguard. Some products are used twice a day for 2 weeks while others are intended for overnight use for a 1 to 2 weeks period. If you can obtain the bleaching solution from your dentist, he will be able to construct a custom mouth guard to fit your teeth precisely. Currently, the American Dental Association endorses only dentist-dispensed home-use percent carbamide peroxide tray-applied gels.

In addition to bleaching solution, whitening strips are increasingly being used as a preferred tooth whitening product. For instance, you are now able to get your hands on a set of Crest Whitestrips Supreme from any convenience store. The flexible, invisible strips are coated with an enamel-safe tooth bleaching gel. To whiten your teeth, you simply place the strips on your teeth and wear them for about 15 to 30 minutes each day. After a period of about 21 days, you should be able to see a significant difference on the brightness of your teeth.



AcidReflux

Written on: 09/10/2008 (05:49am)

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Thanks for the reply Earknown. Have you had any experience with the various teeth whitening systems? Whitestrips worked fine for me, but I hated having to wear them for 2 weeks. That is part of what makes the spa treatment so attractive to me, it is a spa procedure. Complete with mani/pedi. Thanks for your reply!

Written on: 09/19/2008 (01:36pm)

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I was told if you have crowns it will not beach them. Does anyone know if that is true?

Written on: 10/13/2008 (08:44am)

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I heard (from a dentist) that crowns, veneers, bridges, etc. (dental work in general) can be restored by a bleaching process back to the color it was when it was put in your mouth, and that's it. It can't make it whiter than it was made (for whatever color your teeth were then), but it CAN remove stains that have built up on the crown since it was put in (they are susceptible to stains, just like other things). Bottom line: their original color can be restored, but no magic can happen! I am not sure, however, if this holds true with every method of whitening...

Written on: 10/13/2008 (02:55pm)

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