Have you ever wondered – does teeth whitening really work?
See for yourself: before and after pics of Miss 16 Almost 17. The first photo was taken just after she had her braces taken off in August. The second photo was taken in the last couple of weeks, after about a month of teeth whitening treatment.
What: Professional Teeth Whitening take home kit – a mold was made of her teeth to create clear plastic trays for her upper and lower jaws, and she was given whitening treatment to use at night. At first she only used it for a couple of hours at a time as it can make teeth extra sensitive; then she went on to leaving it in overnight.
When: It took perhaps four weeks in total to get it to the stage where she was happy with the results. Now she has the kit, she can use it every now and then if she feels her teeth are discolouring again (eg from coffee, or red wine). So basically she will have lovely white teeth now for years!
Where: Our family dentist in Cleveland.
Why: We promised Miss Almost 17 she could have her teeth whitened after her braces were taken off (and before her school formal!).
How Much: Just under $500 (so it’s not cheap – we told her to think of it as an early graduation present!), but yes, this type of teeth whitening really works. She is extremely happy with the results. Our health fund didn’t provide any rebates as it was considered a “cosmetic” procedure – but yours may be different.
Now even *I*, dental-phobe that I am, have been considering having the treatment done too! I’ll keep you posted …
Joining Trish at My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday – even though it’s not very Wordless, I thought you’d be interested in the details π
NB This is NOTΒ a sponsored post, just sharing about our experience.
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
That is really interesting! Thanks for sharing. My daughter is modelling and her need for white teeth is important. I will keep that one up my sleeve!
Cheers
Leanne
Lisa@RandomActsOfZen says
They look good, Janet. I’ve often wondered if it’s as good as you hear π
Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy says
This is fantastic. I have used the ones off the shelf and they do not work. Every time I go to my dentist he asks the same question”Do you smoke?” No. “Do you drink a lot of coffee/tea?” No. Hmm…your teeth are normally yellow then. I hate it. Others may not notice but I do. I wonder how long it lasts for thought?
Janet says
It’s been a month or two and Miss Almost 17 said she will wear it again tonight for a “touch up”. There is plenty of the whitening solution left. Apparently it can last for years once you’ve had the molds made and can touch up whenever you feel the need.
Aroha @ Colours of Sunset says
Tsk tsk I hope Miss almost 17 isn’t drinking a lot of coffee and red wine! π glad she got great results with it! you’d want to for just under $500! but if she can use it any time, then I guess it’s got some value!
Janet says
She loves coffee, but yes I did think twice about the red wine!!! π
Yes expensive but it will last a loooong time.
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says
I have surprisingly white teeth, well so I’m told and have never tried to make them that way. I can tell the difference and it’s a great pressie because it’s the first thing people notice after a smile is your teeth! x
Janet says
You’re lucky Em. I took antibiotics as a young ‘un and my teeth have been discoloured for as long as I can remember. I usually don’t let it bother me, but I *will* confess that if I touch up a photo of myself, the first thing I do is whiten my teeth!!!!
Bec @ The Plumbette says
I want to get my teeth whitened one day. Your daughters teeth look fab!
Janet says
I don’t think the off the shelf stuff does much, so it was good to know that this actually works (and so it should for the cost!)
Tamara says
Wow what a fabulous result. I wonder how long they will stay that white
Janet says
She’s already given them one night’s touch up Tamara. But there’s enough solution to last her for years.
Rae Hilhorst says
I have found that Colgate (red one) really expensive toothpaste and mouth wash has given me whiter teeth, not brilliant but a definite improvement.
Janet says
Good to know Rae! I have been thinking I’d rather try that than spend $500.
Alicia says
I can see a difference there! Great she now has the kit to use for years to come too π
Trish says
She looks very happy with the result.
Jacana says
I had always been sceptical about this…. now thinking about having it done. thanks.
Rita says
Wow! Great results!