Have you ever whitened your teeth?

Yes I have once and it was really good - they do not go whiter than they ever were but mine went several shades lighter.
I was always told what nice teeth I have when I was younger.
It is now time to buy the chemicals again to do this as I will probably do it once a year.
I had the special holders made at the dentist to fit my mouth so I just buy the vials of bleach - quite easy -just put it on for 30 minutes twice a day or some such depending on the strength.

This was a product recommended by a dentist and I would not just buy any of these products.

by Finy

I like the idea of having whiter teeth but worry about the long term effects of using these chemicals. Dental bills are another huge deterrant.

by Gayle Beveridge

No and no. Human teeth are not perfectly white in nature anyway. I don't like the idea at all and as I have never smoked I am not worried that I don't look like the Chiclet veneered Hollywood set.

by Rice

Totally in agreement with you. They look so unnatural when they are really white. Mine have never been white and I've not felt they need to be.

but they dont go whiter than they ever were with this type of whitening

No. My dentist isn't really into cosmetic dentistry. He just cleans the teeth, fills them, and repairs them. Anything else, he will send you away to someone who specialises in that. When I was on a cruise ship, I saw it on offer at the wellness centre, but it was thousands of dollars per session, as it was probably permanent whitening. I have never smoked, so my teeth look okay, and don't really need it.

by Lluxi

the only way to get permanent whitening is to put something over each tooth - otherwise the bleaching will eventually wear off. My dentist was always anti whitening till lately so I figured the one he recommends is OK!

Yes, the whitening a la Shane Warne is permanent isn't it. He has some kind of coating on his teeth, not bleaching, as I understand it.

Only myself...not at the Dentist.

by jonaja

I have never done this. I am usually complimented on my teeth so I don't think I'll be doing it. Moreover, I do not take coffee or smoke so I'm ok

by dwatk

they still discolour with age!

I got it done once. I don't think I would be bothered to do it again. My teeth did look really nice after I got it done.

by AJ

I have only try to whiten my teeth with toothpaste whietner.

by Diana Nairn

No, white teeth look unnatural! Some of those products can damage the enamel on your teeth and do you want more chemicals in your system? More important to have healthy teeth than cosmetically white.

by brigi

No, this is something I have never bothered to do, and shall most likely never do. I have so many allergies and health issues that I do not wish to use any chemicals unless for something which would be lifesaving!!!

by Jules

As a teenager - once, and I did it myself. I would like to do it once again when I finish breastfeeding my daughter.

by Vee

No I have never done this and never will. Never been interested in it either. The way they are is just fine by me.

by njsan

Yes as I've become older my teeth are starting to yellow. I notice other peoples teeth and those on TV seem to have unnaturally white teeth. Last thing at night once a week while reading I"ll put in the trays. I heard that dental whitening is very bad for your teeth. How true this is I do not know.

by nat_c

Nope. I think natural colour looks the nicest.

by BritishStorm