carpe scrapum
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12-07-12 07:21 AM - Post#4030274
I have trays made for my mouth a long time ago and bleached my teeth on and off many times through the years. I even did the treatment facility stuff. My teeth are generally pretty white as it is but I like them nice and perfectly white so I bought the gel at the dentists yesterday. I guess they increased the strength allowed for it and, boy, it is strong! The mucus membrane around my mouth was burning almost immediately and I was sure I was goings to have sores after I took it off. No sores, nothing, just whiter teeth right away LOL
D you bleach regularly?
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12-07-12 07:27 AM - Post#4030282
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I had it done at the dentist a year or so ago, but need to again. Have heard (& wondered) about hydrogen peroxide whitening (?) I've read that that's the main ingredient in most OTC whiteners.... and that if you simply dip a q-tip into it, wipe it onto teeth & leave it for 30-60 seconds every day, it works. I wonder....
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12-07-12 07:27 AM - Post#4030286
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Not with bleaching trays. Hydrogen Peroxide does the trick for me. I dont swish it daily though.
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12-07-12 07:28 AM - Post#4030288
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there's my answer  thanks Jen!
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12-07-12 07:29 AM - Post#4030292
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No. I tried an OTC one but it sucked and was uncomfortable. I don't think I made it through the whole regimen.
My teeth could most definitely use it.
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Judge Amy
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12-07-12 07:48 AM - Post#4030318
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I want to but I have two crowns and was told that I can't use it because it might mess up the crowns.
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12-07-12 07:54 AM - Post#4030320
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I'm going to do it again this afternoon. I can see the results right away. Love it! But I do hate the feeling of the goop on the teeth after I take the trays off and brush. Yuck!
The hydrogen peroxide mixed with baking soda works fine Steph.
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12-07-12 08:02 AM - Post#4030326
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No, never.
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12-07-12 08:07 AM - Post#4030328
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I want to but I have two crowns and was told that I can't use it because it might mess up the crowns.
I do, too. I wasn't told that, but I didn't ask either. Maybe it's just because they color match to the rest of your teeth. You could have sparkling white and yellowy crowns. 
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12-07-12 08:39 AM - Post#4030350
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I got the stuff from the Dentist when my braces came off.
Used it overnight, no burning - no pain and pretty white teeth!
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12-07-12 09:14 AM - Post#4030356
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I have trays - have done it a couple of times. Love the results & was thinking about doing it again the next time I have an appt.
Sorry to hear about the burny-ness. I always try to be careful about how much I put in the trays, to minimize the amount that gets on my gums.
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carpe scrapum
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12-07-12 09:28 AM - Post#4030358
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I thought I was putting very little on. I even thought I was putting too little on! They did warn me that it would be strong. I don't mind it too much because it only stays on for thirty minutes.
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12-07-12 10:49 AM - Post#4030380
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Didn't know some dentists sell it! Don't think mine does.
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carpe scrapum
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12-07-12 10:52 AM - Post#4030382
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I would bet that he does.
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12-07-12 11:39 AM - Post#4030388
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After reading this, think I'll keep my "yellow" teeth! 
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12-07-12 12:08 PM - Post#4030404
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Nope, I did a long time ago and my dentist says it one of the reasons my teeth are so bad now. It's really harsh on your enamel.
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12-08-12 05:48 PM - Post#4030626
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yes i just got trays made and use it with the zoom stuff...i have used it before..and i do think its stronger..my teeth were sensitive afterwards..normally they arent.
she gave me prescription sensitive toothpaste to use because of it..it works good.
are u using the 15 min zoom stuff?
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12-08-12 05:52 PM - Post#4030630
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Thirty minute 35% strength. I did it for the third time this morning and my teeth are sensitive but not too bad. Burning during processing is gone.
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12-09-12 12:16 AM - Post#4030670
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My teeth hurt if I use whitener. I do have some stains from my first set of braces. I have an appt in the next couple weeks just to have them get them off. I would do veneers, but I like to bite things and heard they'll come off.
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