Tooth Whitening - Who has tried it? - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Grooming and Style

GuardDog · 04-10-2005, 06:22 PM

I was just wondering how many of you guys have tried whitening your teeth? If not, then I highly recommend it. I have had it done professionally by my dentist using the chairside methods mentioned from http://www.britesmile.com/ and also used the home bleaching kits as a touchup from https://www.discusdentalstore.com/pr...CatID=1&pgID=3.

The chairside method only takes about an hour and costs can vary over $500+ while the home kits are done for around 3 weeks and can run $30+ a kit, with you needing several kits depending on the level of shade change required. Neither one of them hurt, but is just a matter of convenience, dedication, and of course money.

If you haven't had your teeth whitened before, I recommend you going to a dentist and getting a consult first. They will probably want to do at least a cleaning to get rid of plaque buildup and other work. If you will need any kind of dental work, then they will probably wait until the whitening is finished to then match the color to your newly whitened teeth.

Either way you decide, a great looking smile can work magic for your look in adding to your overall appearance.

Dr X · 04-10-2005, 06:52 PM

I whitened mine years ago with a kit. It only took 2 weeks and they have remained white ever since. In fact my dentist says they are whiter than A1 which is the whitest you can get. I often get complements so if any one hasn't tried it I'm with GD. Do it.

hrdgain81 · 04-11-2005, 05:18 AM

I have a whitening kit that i have yet to use. you must be careful with those things, many whiten by taking layers of enamel(sp?) off your teeth, it can make them sensitive and more prone to cavites(sp?)

and yes, i'm a college graduate and cant spell for shit. sorry, I didnt major in spellology.

0311 · 05-02-2005, 01:49 AM

I just use the crest whitening strips once or twice a day for a half hour apiece. Doesn't cost that much and it does a good job.

verbatimreturned · 05-02-2005, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 0311

I just use the crest whitening strips once or twice a day for a half hour apiece. Doesn't cost that much and it does a good job.

same here its done mircles for me see ->

as white as can be. my mom is a dentist and she gave them to me so i guess they cant be that bad

Gary · 05-04-2005, 01:13 AM

Yeah, but Crest Whitestrips can actually strip down at the enamel and make the teeth a little sensitive.. My gf is a hygenist and used some product called "Zoom" to bleach her teeth.. Worked amazing for her..

0311 · 05-04-2005, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary

Yeah, but Crest Whitestrips can actually strip down at the enamel and make the teeth a little sensitive.. My gf is a hygenist and used some product called "Zoom" to bleach her teeth.. Worked amazing for her..

Yeah, that Zoom stuff was what they used in that t.v. show Extreme Makeovers. It's $55 and works after 3 nights supposedly.

GuardDog · 05-04-2005, 09:00 AM

Zoom is what I had done. It is the same as brightsmile and worked great.

TAURUS · 05-04-2005, 12:16 PM

I'll be getting 'DaVinci (tm) porcelains'

someday soon....the (tm)'s for you APOC! ;) ;) ;)

GuardDog · 05-04-2005, 04:12 PM

The only thing I don't like about the porcelains veneers is that they grind a layer of your teeth off to make a better hold. It is great if your teeth are already jacked up, but my dentist wouldn't even think about it. I asked about veneers for the top front teeth because I have one chipped tooth from a gang fight that is slightly off colored from the rest, due to the bonding fix. Most people can't tell, but I can.

04-10-2005, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuardDog Rank: Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 369 Country:	Tooth Whitening - Who has tried it? I was just wondering how many of you guys have tried whitening your teeth? If not, then I highly recommend it. I have had it done professionally by my dentist using the chairside methods mentioned from http://www.britesmile.com/ and also used the home bleaching kits as a touchup from https://www.discusdentalstore.com/pr...CatID=1&pgID=3. The chairside method only takes about an hour and costs can vary over $500+ while the home kits are done for around 3 weeks and can run $30+ a kit, with you needing several kits depending on the level of shade change required. Neither one of them hurt, but is just a matter of convenience, dedication, and of course money. If you haven't had your teeth whitened before, I recommend you going to a dentist and getting a consult first. They will probably want to do at least a cleaning to get rid of plaque buildup and other work. If you will need any kind of dental work, then they will probably wait until the whitening is finished to then match the color to your newly whitened teeth. Either way you decide, a great looking smile can work magic for your look in adding to your overall appearance.
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04-10-2005, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dr X Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the deep recesses of your mind Posts: 1,052 Country: Gender:	I whitened mine years ago with a kit. It only took 2 weeks and they have remained white ever since. In fact my dentist says they are whiter than A1 which is the whitest you can get. I often get complements so if any one hasn't tried it I'm with GD. Do it.
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04-11-2005, 05:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,062	I have a whitening kit that i have yet to use. you must be careful with those things, many whiten by taking layers of enamel(sp?) off your teeth, it can make them sensitive and more prone to cavites(sp?) and yes, i'm a college graduate and cant spell for shit. sorry, I didnt major in spellology.
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05-02-2005, 01:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
0311 Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,753 Country: Gender:	I just use the crest whitening strips once or twice a day for a half hour apiece. Doesn't cost that much and it does a good job.
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05-04-2005, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gary Rank: New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 43	Yeah, but Crest Whitestrips can actually strip down at the enamel and make the teeth a little sensitive.. My gf is a hygenist and used some product called "Zoom" to bleach her teeth.. Worked amazing for her..
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05-04-2005, 09:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
GuardDog Rank: Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 369 Country:	Zoom is what I had done. It is the same as brightsmile and worked great.
	GuardDog's Sig:Stats: 340y/o, 7'5", 2250lbs, 4% bf, meso-endomorph. Working out and taking supps since the dawn of time. Disclaimer: I am not real. I am a player on a virtual world rotating through cyberspace. Any information I give is based off of science fiction and not meant to be taken literally. I do not know anyone that uses, condones the use, or knows where to get anything against the laws of our governments.

05-04-2005, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
TAURUS Banned Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 800 Country:	I'll be getting 'DaVinci (tm) porcelains' someday soon....the (tm)'s for you APOC! ;) ;) ;)

05-04-2005, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
GuardDog Rank: Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 369 Country:	The only thing I don't like about the porcelains veneers is that they grind a layer of your teeth off to make a better hold. It is great if your teeth are already jacked up, but my dentist wouldn't even think about it. I asked about veneers for the top front teeth because I have one chipped tooth from a gang fight that is slightly off colored from the rest, due to the bonding fix. Most people can't tell, but I can.
	GuardDog's Sig:Stats: 340y/o, 7'5", 2250lbs, 4% bf, meso-endomorph. Working out and taking supps since the dawn of time. Disclaimer: I am not real. I am a player on a virtual world rotating through cyberspace. Any information I give is based off of science fiction and not meant to be taken literally. I do not know anyone that uses, condones the use, or knows where to get anything against the laws of our governments.

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