Hi,
I also wanted to talk with you about my experiences with some of the over-the-counter or home teeth whitening kits.
After deciding that getting my teeth whitened professionally was not an option I began investigating some of the other sorts of remedies that were available.
I had used teeth whitening toothpaste years ago (so I guess strictly speaking, this was the first thing that I tried) but had rejected it as something that doesn’t work. I suspect that they use the term “whitening” just as a marketing ploy. It made no visible difference to my teeth and nor have I heard of it working for anybody else.
When it came to the over-the-counter teeth whitening products I heard mixed reports about their effectiveness but I really wanted to find out for myself. I looked at teeth whitening strips by Crest but I didn’t actually try them myself. My research just threw up too many people who had experienced “striping” as a result of using the strips. You see, the strips fit very well over the flat surfaces of the tooth but miss the indentations, gaps and ridges of the normal tooth. This can lead to bleaching only occurring where the strip actually contacts the tooth – meaning your teeth take on a striped appearance.
I’d read a lot about tooth bleaching systems using tooth whitening trays. I thought that this would be definitely worth a try as it seemed to be an at-home version of one of the more popular methods being promoted by the dentists. The trasy are filled with a tooth bleaching gel which varies from system to system. The trays are then fitted over the teeth and left for different lengths of time largely dependent on the strength of the tooth bleaching gel. Rembrandt has a number of teeth whitening products and was a name that was always bobbing up during my research so I decided to give their whitening gel a try. This involved boiling a tooth tray and then molding it to fit your mouth. After that you place some of the bleaching gel thoroughout the tray and just place it in your mouth. The instructions said that I was to leave the tray in place for 2 hours, but the problem was that it was just so uncomfortable – I really wanted to tear it out after 30 minutes. Through will power I managed to last the full 2 hours. It did make a slight difference to the appearance of my teeth but was nowhere near the result that I was hoping for.
Well, at least I was working out what I didn’t want! At this stage I decided to get on the Internet and after searching on “best teeth whitening system” I started to discover some products that were only available via the Internet. There seemed to be a bit of buzz surrounding a product called Alta White. I was a little sceptical at first but as they were offering a free trial of the product, I saw that I didn’t have anything to lose. So I went ahead and ordered … and I’ve got to say that this point that I’m quite impressed. I don’t want to say too much more at this stage because I plan to do an in-depth review of this product in a subsequent post.
So check back soon!
Stacey
Tooth Whitening Reviews – How I Finally Got Whiter Teeth After Trying Just About Everything Else
My teeth first became discolored (to the point where I thought it was a problem) in my 30’s. I can only put it down to the fact that up until then I was a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. Certainly these were the reasons that my dentist put forward when I first asked him why my teeth were starting to turn yellow. Regardless of the reason why however, the fact was that having unpleasant looking teeth started to have a seriously negative impact on my life. I just didn’t smile as much as I used to and some of my friends were starting to regard me as a sourpuss. I hated having my picture taken because everyone kept telling me to smile when I just didn’t want to – to the point where I ended up being extremely self conscious about the whole thing. I guess you could argue that there are harsher things in life for a person to endure but nonetheless, I got to a point where I was determined to find a solution to my problem.
So I did what most people would first do in this situation …
I visited my dentist and asked what the options were. He was obviously helpful and knowledgable about the problem and started putting various options on the table such as laser toth whitening and professional tooth bleaching – but as the costs of these sorts of procedures were getting into the thousands and that they were also considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore not covered by my health insurance – I decided that I wasn’t really up for spending that sort of money and that I should look at other options.
So then I started looking at some of the over-the-counter tooth whitening methods that were on offer. I’d heard a lot about Crest Tooth Whitening Strips but was put off when I did some more research and started hearing all the stories about striping. I’d previously tried a few different brands of teeth whitening toothpaste but none of these had any sort of serious effect. What I did end up trying was a was a tooth whitening tray and gel by Rembrandt. Unfortunately, I found the whole exercise really uncomfortable and even after it was completed, it didn’t give me a result that I was happy with.
What Did Finally Work …
Feeling a little despondent at this stage, I got online to do some further research. There seemed to be a bit of buzz about a product called Alta White – which uses the same teeth bleaching gel that a dentist would use. As they were offering a free trial of this product I thought that I had nothing to lose in giving it a go. I placed my order for a free trial and received the kit within the week.
My Results …
Even after the first couple of days I was amazed at what sort of results I was getting by using Alta White. I could definitely notice that my teeth were getting a shade or two lighter each day. After 2 complete weeks the before and after difference was stark: it was like I’d been given a whole new mouth! It took me 2 weeks to get complete results but you could definitely notice the improvement on a day-by-day basis. Check out the photos below:
These are my teeth before I commenced the Alta White Trial
These are my teeth after the 14 Day Alta White Trial.
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What I Really Liked About Alta White:
* Alta White actually uses the same bleaching agent that a dentist would use were you to have your teeth professionally bleached.
* I experienced no tooth sensitivity or any other type of discomfort of the mouth which I had done with other teeth whitening products that I tried.
* It didn’t require me to use a dental tray and leave it in place for 2 hours.
* The whole process can be achieved in less than 10 minutes each day.
* It came with a free trial*** (although you do pay shipping and handling) which means that I basically got whiter teeth for free.
*** Please read the terms and conditions carefully when ordering the free trial. If you cancel within 14 days of receiving the product there will be no charge but otherwise you will be put straight onto their Free Refill program which does carry a charge. I was getting great benefit from the product so I was happy to go onto the refill program but I have heard of others who didn’t read the T&C’s carefully, who were taken by surprise when they saw a charge appear on their credit card.
What I Didn’t Like About Alta White
* It’s a minor quibble but if you accidentally run your tongue over your teeth after you’ve applied the whitenng powder – it doesn’t taste that great.
My Final Word …
I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to finally smile again with confidence. Yellow teeth were a problem that was really begining to wear me down.
I hope that you’ve found my tooth whitening reviews to be useful. If you’re suffering from discoloured teeth then I’d really encourage you to give Alta White a go. In my opinion it is the “best teeth whitening product “ going around. It’s given me whiter, brighter teeth and I couldn’t be more thrilled.
The last time I checked they were still offering a free trial of Alta White, so you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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All the Best!
Stacey