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Old 12-09-2008, 11:33 AM
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Hello,
I plan a whitening zoom but I still anxious because I don' t know if it is safe. I have to add that I ve almost finished the Inman aligner treatment.
I am also interested in crest whitening products, because of positive reviews and cheaper prices. But is it safe? what do you recommend me? Thanks
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Old 12-10-2008, 08:24 AM
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I would personally recommend only 2 products

1. zoom or
2. enlighten

Out our practice we find these give the best results.
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Old 12-13-2008, 05:11 PM
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ok thanks for the reply but what do you think about crest; do you think that it could damage my teeth? because what you quote earlier is really expensive...
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The Crest Whitening Strips are not licensed to be sold in the UK as they contain (i think) upto 6.5% Hydrogen Peroxide. I for one would not want that high a concentration of effective bleach in my mouth on a lose strip which will almost certainly cause irritation to my gums.

It is alot cheaper doing it this way as opposed to seeing your dentist but you wont have supervised whitening which is very important if you want a good result.
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i still prefer to go to your dentist. because they more about teeth whitening procedures.
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so can anyome recommend the name of a good home whitening kit? and where i can get it

cheers
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The best and safest method to whiten at home is to have home trays made by your dentist. The gel in Crest strips is inactivated extremely quickly by saliva and thus the results are extremely limited

I hope this helps
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best to have dentist supervised treatment, but i believe you can get smile strips in the uk
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here you are

http://www.smilestrips.co.uk
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