Crest Whitestrips

xoxob · May 2010

Am I deficient?! I can't make the bottom strip stay on my teeth and the gel is making my tounge hurt and they make me drool. Advice on how to use them?

amylydia23 · May 2010

The only way I could make it stay is with my invisalign braces. I originally had them for a whitening treatment that costs a ridiculous amout so now it just helps me keep the damn things on my teeth.

[Deleted User] · May 2010

They really just pretty much suck. But it's worth it if you can get used to it. I got the 3D kind with stay put strips that really do stay in place. I've tried them in the past and this new kind makes them a million times more tolerable.

Do they make your teeth sensitive?

MeaghanandMichael · May 2010

I seriously hated them. The only advice I can give is that I did not use them as directed... I probably did them every couple of days, and they still made my teeth very white! Besides, it is your top teeth people see more anyway.

xoxob · May 2010

This is my first day using. I tapped all of my teeth with my fingernail and it didn't hurt. We'll see tomorrow.

beatlesgirl25 · May 2010

No, totally not deficient on your part! I hate those things and have the same problem. It's natural for the saliva to pool in the bottom of your mouth, so it like dissolves the goo and you don't want to swallow the bleach so you have to just spit it out. Then the strip is gets loose and useless. And it burns the crap out of your tongue!

I used to fold up a piece of paper towel or napkin and put it on my tongue to soak up the spit until the 10 minutes were up, or spit into a cup (gross, I know). But it helped keep the strip somewhat "dry" and in place.

Or you can get the Advanced Seal Whitestrips. Those are the only ones I've found that stay where they're supposed to. Good luck!

[Deleted User] · May 2010

Mine were only sensitive for the first few days. They don't bother me anymore.

amylydia23 · May 2010

Cew- thanks for the advice about the stay put strips. I was afraid to buy them in fear that it would do the same thing

xoxob · May 2010

Hmm. Thanks for the advice! I think I am going to start alternating and do the top and bottom at different times. That way I don't have to focus on them both at the same time.

...I have to keep these craps on for 30 minutes!

[Deleted User] · May 2010

I thought the same thing, but was desperate and thought I'd try them. I was shocked at how much better they are than the other kind. I think they are a bit more expensive, but they are totally worth it.

beatlesgirl25 · May 2010

Ack, 30 minutes sucks. That's just too long to have to focus on not drooling.

xoxob · May 2010

The consumer research I did didn't even mention the stay put trays!

[Deleted User] · May 2010

Whatever, beatles. We all know you focus on not drooling 24/7.

xoxob · May 2010

The Ugly Truth is a horrible movie

beatlesgirl25 · May 2010

That's how I know that shits hard! I've had to install a waterproof guard for my keyboard.

amylydia23 · May 2010

I thought the Ugly Truth was pretty funny, I was also hittin the wine a little hard that night...

xoxob · May 2010

I liked the scene in the restaurant.

If I had wine, I would probably like it more

amylydia23 · May 2010

The wine definitely helps

beatlesgirl25 · May 2010

No wine with Crest Whitestrips!!!

xoxob · May 2010

That would be gross!

amylydia23 · May 2010

Eww absolutely not!

xoxob · May 2010

I think I'm light headed from accidentally swallowing all this bleach filled drool.

beatlesgirl25 · May 2010

Paper towel pieces are your friend, I'm telling you.

xoxob · May 2010

Next time, there will be paper towels.

amylydia23 · May 2010

Just carry the roll around with you

xoxob · May 2010

I am feeling some sensitivity this time around!!

nda_roxybabe · May 2010

I'm late buuut...I've used them for years, I never, ever use the bottom ones because they don't show as much. I've never had too much of a problem getting the top to stick or sensitivty problems.