Teeth Whitening for the Big Day

Not for the wedding, but I just started using a teeth whitening kit (gel + LED light to accelerate whitening) about a month before my engagement photos (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHB5JKF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I'm using the kit every day for one week and then will use the kit once a week for maintenance. Results looking pretty good so far (3 days in). I plan on doing something similar for my wedding

I've used Crest Whitening strips in the past, but I tend to have sensitive gums and had trouble manipulating the strips to fit my mouth which is why I went with the gel kit since I can more precisely apply the gel to my teeth and I haven't had any sensitivity so far.

I use coconut oil. Swish some in your mouth for 10-20 minutes. I do it once or twice a week, but you could do it more often.

View Quoted Comment I also didn’t like the strips. Those and the gel (not with the LED light) burned my gums. They were very uncomfortable.

I did those crest teeth whitening strips and they worked well!

I’ve been using this it’s 10 trays up and down after much research and videos from YouTube my and my FH decided to use them once a week- and they have been working well! We each got it at our local dentist


I’ve done it 2 weeks now
https://www.opalescence.com/products/opalescence-go

My teeth are really sensitive so I don’t use the strips. I’ve been using the Crest 3D White Stain Eraser toothpaste, and it’s my favorite whitening toothpaste so far! Only one I can notice results from

Honestly, I would check with your dentist to check the cost of teeth whitening it might be more affordable than you think. I got teeth whitening thru my dentist a little over a year ago for $150 with bleach/ whitening solution for life. That included the cost of trays and is constantly looking for better solutions. I found some of the others are too harsh on my teeth and cause sensitivity.
P.S. if anyone is in the KC area I can point you my dentist's direction.

I use activated charcoal toothpaste at night!

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That's also what my dentist recommended me! I had a professional whitening treatment at the dentist and she sent me home with opalescence go trays. My husband used the opalescence go trays leading up to our wedding as well. They worked wonders and I'd highly recommend them

View Quoted Comment At first I thought they were just trying to sell me more stuff hahah but I honestly am so happy on how they are working !! Way better than any strip I’ve tried for my teeth

We've been using Zimba whitening strips and they are working well so far (5 days in so far). I have used Crest White Strips in the past and most recently we tried Target brand strips with the same ingredients as the Crest products, but the Zimba product seems to work best for us. My husband drinks coffee regularly and has fairly stained teeth, but he noticed an improvement within the first couple treatments.

Zimba is supposed to use natural ingredients and cause no teeth sensitivity, which is why we opted for that before our wedding. Last thing we wanted was white teeth but a mouth that hurt! Based on my experience so far I would recommend them.

I considered the Lumineux brand but it is really expensive. Zimba had great reviews, a reasonable price point, and so far works great. I also feel like we noticed results pretty early, so even if you weren't able to complete the full 14 day treatment (or you decided to split a single box with your SO and each do 7 days), you would see results.

I used Crest White strips about a month before my wedding and did them every day for 2 weeks, then every other day until the big day so my teeth wouldn’t get too sensitive. I paired them with Colgate Optic White toothpaste to keep surface stains away, and avoided coffee/tea as much as possible. It made a big difference in photos without paying for professional whitening.