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Posts for Tag: Crest Whitestrips

Will Lemons Whiten Teeth?

My daughter has a sleepover coming up and I’m looking for some fun ideas, including some makeover fun. I read online that lemons can whiten teeth. I am thinking we could use that idea and also do a facial. Before I have the girls rub lemon all over their teeth, though, I want to make […]

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Did Crest Whitestrips Cause My Tooth to Need a Root Canal Treatment?

I have a tooth that had been damaged and pushed back. An oral surgeon had put it back in place. Recently, however, it had turned darker than the other teeth and some of the part up top by the gum had become exposed. I was embarrassed by the appearance and asked my dentist about it. […]

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Is there Affordable Teeth Whitening?

I’m interested in whitening my teeth, but I’m on a fixed income so I’m not interested in Zoom or anything like that. Are there more affordable options? Thank you, Bonnie Dear Bonnie, It’s understandable that you’d like to avoid higher costs at this time, especially while inflation is making everything cost so much. Many families […]

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Did Crest Whitestrips Cause Me to Need a Root Canal Treatment?

I had a front incisor damaged in an accident years ago which pushed it back from my other teeth. I spoke to my dentist about wanting to whiten my teeth and he suggested Crest Whitestrips. I used it for 7 days without a problem but then started having pain at the site of the tooth […]

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Why Can’t I Whiten My Teeth with Peroxide?

If the type of whitening gel that dentists use is peroxide, why can’t I just rinse with peroxide at home in order to whiten my teeth for a LOT less money? Pat Dear Pat, This is a great question. We all want to save money and do what we can ourselves instead of depending on […]

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Luster Premium At-Home Teeth Whitening

I’ve seen some great reviews for a product called Luster Premium Whitening that you can do at home without a dentist. I am glad the reviews are good, which shows people’s teeth are getting whiter, but wanted to make certain it is safe before I actually use it. Can you tell me what you think […]

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Whitening Non-Veneered Teeth

I have porcelain veneers and they have held up very well. My natural teeth, however, are a completely different story. Is there a way to whiten just the natural teeth without damaging the porcelain veneers? I was thinking maybe of using something like Crest Whitestrips. Is that safe? Laurie Dear Laurie,   I am glad […]

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