Beauty

[polar]

Hi, My husband needs his teeth bleached. Recently I was at the drug store and saw a kit for around $45.00 that came with bleach and a light. Has anyone tried this and if so how well did it work? Thank you.

[cammybee]

No I haven't tried anything with a light. I always use Crest White strips with good results.

[F1wild]

On 7/18/2014 polar said:

Hi, My husband needs his teeth bleached. Recently I was at the drug store and saw a kit for around $45.00 that came with bleach and a light. Has anyone tried this and if so how well did it work? Thank you.

I would avoid those. I'm a dental hygienist and have seen, over & over & over again, patients come in with burned gums, lips, tongue. Either that or not a great result. OTC "bleaching" gels are not the same strength as what we use in office, even if they say "professional strength". Plus, it's hard to keep the bleach on your teeth without it oozing out, even with a custom tray.

A lot of my patients use the Crest White Strips and are satisfied with the results. Maybe start there first? Oh, and most importantly, OTC or professional bleaching, only lightens natural tooth structure. So, fillings, crowns, veneers, etc. will not change.