topic Re: Crest Strips in Beauty

Crest Strips

mare54 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:45:40 GMT

Who has used them? Did you have good luck with them? There are so many choices out there. Suggestions please. Thanks. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there.

Re: Crest Strips

deeva — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:48:16 GMT

I use them occasionally, they do work. I've also tried the Target brand they work too.

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:51:28 GMT

I tried them years ago. I think they worked, but I seem to remember having a hard time getting them to stay in place. Also, I think my gums got sensitive from using them.

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customerqvc2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:26:15 GMT

I have used them many times with success. My dentist also verified with his color chart that they did whiten my teeth considerably. I had no sensitivity with the sensitive formula.

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Jackyl — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:39:02 GMT

I have used the Crest Whitestrips for years. I use them one a year (starting in May) for maintenance and my teeth are very white. I use the Crest Whitestrips Professional Effects set. Even though I don't generally do any of the things that will stain teeth, I have been complemented several times on how white they are. I will continue to use them every year.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:45:27 GMT

Also a user of Professional Effects. They usually have a 2 for 1 pack in January each year at WM or Target.

Highly recommend for noticeable results. I'm a daily coffee and tea drinker.

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SurferWife — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:50:59 GMT

I used to use them all the time & they worked great! Over time, though, my teeth became too sensitive so I stopped. I recommend them. I could stand to use them again, myself.

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chrissj — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:43:57 GMT

I've been using Crest White Strips since they came out and I think they've improved the way they stick to your teeth....not as much sliding around. I buy the multi packs at Costco, especially when they're on sale. You can't beat the price! It's something easy to do at home for yourself and your smile. I try to use them when I'm taking a shower and by the time I'm done getting ready (hair and makeup), they're ready to take off.

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Zebsmom2 — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:54:45 GMT

If teeth become sensitive during whitening strip use, you can whiten every other day or every three days instead of daily. Use a F mouth rinse and a sensitive tooth paste during the whitening process. Also watch your colored beverage intake. Steer clear of coffee, tea and red wine...it will slow the process.

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SurferWife — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:32:56 GMT

@Zebsmom2 wrote:
If teeth become sensitive during whitening strip use, you can whiten every other day or every three days instead of daily. Use a F mouth rinse and a sensitive tooth paste during the whitening process. Also watch your colored beverage intake. Steer clear of coffee, tea and red wine...it will slow the process.

There is no way I could give up coffee, tea or red wine. Even when I use white strips they work fine without giving these up. I enjoy waking up to a cup of coffee; I enjoy having my glass of iced tea & enjoy a glass of red wine in the evening.

Also, what is a F mouth rinse?

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Zebsmom2 — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:30:31 GMT

@SurferWife, I’m sorry, I should have been more clear. You don’t have to give up colored beverages, but don’t consume them immediately after whitening. Enamel is made up of lots of tiny, tiny tubes (enamel rods) that “suck up” the whitening agent. It’s like pores in your skin, kind of. So when you are in the process, best to not have the colored liquids. For example, I would have coffee before whitening in the morning. F rinse = fluoride rinse, like Act or comparable store brand (same thing). Sorry for the confusion.

Re: Crest Strips

SurferWife — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:47:09 GMT

@Zebsmom2

Ahhh...yes, that makes sense. I haven't used the whitestrips recently, but I do wait several hours before consuming any colored beverages. I generally do it after my morning coffee as well. Thanks for clarifying!

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MomCat — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:29:51 GMT

I've used these strips for years. I don't need to use daily for my teeth to stay white. Once or twice a week is good. I get comments all the time on their whiteness, and my dentist said he doesn't have any product that could do any better. I drink coffee and wine daily with no issues.

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FlowerBear — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:58:06 GMT

I tried these but they made my teeth sensitive plus made me feel nauseated! I didnt think it was that causing it at first, but looked up online and many others had the same issue. It is weird.