Congratulations to Lita Cavanagh & Daniel Leask who posted the best comments on our facebook page about “Why Oral Health is Important”. They each win a box of Crest 3D Whitestrips 2 Hour Express Whitestrips worth £42.50. Be sure to post a picture guy’s on our facebook page and remember to flash those pearly whites!

WHITNEY PORT is not just another pretty face in Hollywood. Port is paving her own way, and making sure that she builds a solid foundation that she is proud of. Most recently, Whitney penned the book True Whit (Harper Collins), which is a go-to- guide for young women.

The book gives advice on everything from rearranging your closet to decorating, makeup, cooking, dating and fashion tips.

Whitney started off on the MTV’s reality-hit show, “The Hills.” In Season 1 of “The Hills,” Whitney began appearing as intern at Teen Vogue Magazine, and as Lauren Conrad’s co-worker and confidant.

By Season 4 she was a regular and audience favorite. In December 2008 Whitney’s own spin-off, “The City” launched on MTV. She moved across the country and the cameras followed as she begin working for Diane Von Furstenberg. In Season 2 of “The City,” Whitney was working at People’s Revolution and on her fashion line, Whitney Eve.

Whitney writes on her website, “For those of you who don’t know, I’m a huge fan of Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips — I’ve tried a ton of different whitening methods and not only are these the most effective, but they only take two hours! I’m a girl on the go so I’m all about speed, so I feel like these were made for me haha. Anyway, since I love these so much, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to try them too. I’m giving away five boxes of the 2 Hour Express Whitestrips right here” but thats no good if you live outside of America so….

I AM GIVING AWAY 3 BOXES OF CREST 3D WHITESTRIPS 2 HOUR EXPRESS WHITENING

So why not start the New Year with a smile - Hop over to our facebook page – CLICK HERE  – give our page a “LIKE” and look for the Whitney Link and add your comments – the best 3 that make me laugh will win a box of Crest 3D Whitestrips 2 Hour Express Whitening. The rules: I decide the winner!

Theme for the comments -  “why is oral health important”.

Happy Whitening

Steve Douglas

‘The Tooth Ninja’

www.crestwhitestrips.co.uk

If you have just whitened your teeth, or are about to, watch what you eat after teeth whitening especially in the hour afterwards. Eating certain foods and avoiding others can help you keep your teeth whiter for longer after you have used an at-home whitening kit.

Many people ask how long will the whitening effect will last for, of course the answer is different for everyone, as tooth shade is biological and lifestyle plays an important part.

Before parting with your hard earned cash you need to consider that it is not just about  wearing some crest whitening strips for 25 minutes a day and yippee you have white teeth!

You have to be prepared to help the process, avoiding all foods that typically stain teeth in the hour after use would be of great benefit.

Avoiding all foods that help make your teeth yellow for the complete treatment period would be just about perfect; thats if you feel like you can give up red wine, coffee, tea, smoking, curries and other such awesome cravings!

There are certain foods that can help keep your teeth whiter with or without the use of a home bleaching kit. Fruits such as apples, green beans, carrots and celery help scrub the teeth while you chew. They also help promote the flow of saliva, which neutralises acids and protects the teeth

Dairy products, especially those high in calcium, and cheeses also help keep teeth white. The lactic acid in these products helps prevent decay. Harder cheeses also help remove food particles left on the teeth.

Teeth whitening is a safe cosmetic dental treatment that has been carried out successfully by dentists for hundreds of year.

However it is important that you regulate the amount of whitening you do. All things in moderation, and once you have whitened you need to implement a really good oral care program that along side a good diet will help keep your teeth whiter for longer.

Before you undergo a teeth whitening treatment it is important to find out from your dentist your suitability to the process.

Proctor & Gamble the manufacturers of the new Crest 3D Whitestrips range now have a product to suit everybody’s needs. Whether you have dark tooth stain, yellow tooth stain or even sensitive teeth there is a solution.

Crest 3D Whitestrips are manufactured from the same enamel safe ingredients that dentist’s use. They are now the no.1 take home teeth whitening kit in America and are taking the rest of the world by storm.

Simple to use and easy to apply Crest whitening strips offer an affordable alternative to a dental whitening – and the results are exactly the same.

Clinically controlled amounts of whitening gel are applied to each teeth whitening strip. When the whitening gel is applied to a person’s teeth, the peroxide breaks down into oxygen molecules that work effectively to go inside the teeth and break down stains that sit inside the pores of tooth enamel.

After 25/30 mins simply remove the strip, brush and rinse. Most people see visible results in just a few days, however full results are seen in 14 or 20 days depending on which kit you buy.

Crest 3D Whitestrips are ideal for people who lead busy hectic lives and do not have the time for long dental treatments, often requiring several visits. They will whiten all types of tooth stains including intrinsic ones which can be difficult to remove. 

Sensitivity can for some be a part of the whitening process, however it is not harmful or permanent. Finally for those who suffer from tooth sensitivity then Crest 3D Whitestrips Gentle Routine are an ideal choice as they are a more gentle whitening process.

For more information and to compare Crest Whitening Strips visit our store here

As oral care is important to you I thought that this article from the British Dental Association might be of interest to you.

A research study has revealed that sugar free drinks could dissolve your tooth enamel. In fact they could be dissolving your tooth enamel right now!

WHAT I hear you cry, it’s not possible – you bet it is!

Sugar Free Drinks Could Dissolve Your Tooth Enamel

In this article you will learn how…

On one hand you try to be really good and eat and drink healthily, avoid sugars where possible, eat lots of fruit, reduce calories & fatty foods etc and yet it has, been revealed there could be a down side to avoiding sugar free drinks – rotten teeth!

A paper published in the British Dental Journal has revealed that sugar-free gum, drinks and sweets that are promoted as healthy alternatives could actually be as harmful as sugary foods, as they contain acidic additives, which erode the protective enamel surfaces of the teeth.

The paper, ‘Are sugar-free confections really beneficial for dental health?’ investigated the role of additives that are used in place of sugar.

The study found that sugar-free foods can reduce the risk of cavities, but they increase the risk of acid erosion, which makes the teeth vulnerable to damage.

Digestive problems were also highlighted as a possible result of eating sugar-free foods and researchers suggested that there was little evidence to support the fact that consuming these foods facilitated weight loss.

And there is more….BAD NEWS, as you age your tooth enamel gets thinner. Underneath tooth enamel is dentin which is porous and absorbs substances which can cause tooth stain – that’s mainly why people buy a home a home teeth whitening kit, like Crest Whitening Strips.

Can you see where this is leading…….the net result is that age, sugar free food & drink will attack your enamel, and reveal your dentin shade more clearly – this is your intrinsic tooth stain.

There is good news however as you can protect and rebuild your tooth enamel.

One way is to reduce the amount of sugar free food and drink, the second is you can use tooth remineralisation pastes that contain liquid calcium. These products if used over time will help rebuild tooth enamel.

Professor Damien Walmsley, scientific adviser for the British Dental Association, said that excessive consumption of sugar-free products that are high in acid contributes to enamel erosion, which increases the risk of a tooth becoming damaged.

I guess as my grandad used to say, “All things in moderation” …

What is the difference between Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects and Advanced Vivid?

These two products were launched as part of the new Crest 3D White Whitestrips range. They are two of the three home teeth whitening kits from within the range that are made from the new ‘advanced seal’ non slip technology.

This is unlike the others that are made from a single layer of whitening strip.

Both kits are made from 4 layers of microfilm that contain the controlled amounts of hydrogen peroxide.

In this case both kits have controlled amounts of 10% hydrogen peroxide on each strip and they are worn for 30 minutes each session.

However here are the main 2 differences:-

1) Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects comes with 6 extra days of whitening strips (20 in total v 14). Therefore Professional Effects are more suitable for darker tooth stains as you get a longer whitening period. 

2) The bottom strip of Professional Effects is slightly longer than Crest 3D Whitestrips Advanced Vivid. So if you have a narrower lower set of teeth then Advanced Vivid would be more suitable.

The difference in price varies from company to company, however we try to keep the differential to about £4 for the extra weeks whitening. Both kits provide very good value for money v a dental whitening.

As a summary, if you have darker yellow stains around the gum line then Professional Effects would be more suitable. If you have pale yellow stains then your choice would be Advanced Vivid.

In both cases it is highly recommended to use a whitening toothpaste such as Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid – Stain Protection as part of the process and your overall oral care. 

If you suffer from tooth sensitivity then the use of a sensitive toothpaste would be advisable.

If you require any more info just drop an email – stephen@crestwhitestrips.co.uk

Stephen Douglas

CEO – Beautybydesign

www.crestwhitestrips.co.uk

Whilst not ideal for those that suffer from any kind of tooth sensitivity, Supreme work by quickly bleaching deep internal tooth stains allowing for a whiter, bright more beautiful smile. The full course is a maximum 21 days, 84 strips (or 42 whitening treatments) and represents, at £56.99 tremendous value for money when compared with a visit to the dentist. Remember, the ingredients in Supreme are exactly the same, enamel safe ones as used by your dentist.

Supreme are perfect if you suffer from dark, brown or deep yellow tooth stains and you want to return to your natural shade.

Watch our short video review on Crest Whitestrips Supreme by clicking here and see if Supreme can bring a smile to your face.

Happy Whitening

Steve Douglas

This ‘dazzling’ new addition to the Crest 3D White range provides you with 4 quarterly sessions of 2 hour home teeth whitening. Now you can remove those embarrassing yellow tooth stains in just two hours and get lighter teeth and keep them white 365 days per year.

No Purchase Required.

Click this link to reserve your box here, whiten for Easter, your summer holidays, even next Christmas and enjoy the real benefits of brighter, whiter teeth.

Happy Whitening

Stephen Douglas

1). What causes tooth stains?

Tooth Stain Before and After

There are a variety of reasons for tooth stains. In the main these are are caused by the things we consume in our lives as well as antibiotics taken as children. A gradual build up of plaque which if not brushed, cleaned and flossed regularly ‘sticks’ to the tooth and over time if not removed causes stains on the enamel. These surface stains can penetrate the enamel which means they can then discolour the dentin found underneath and become intrinsic tooth stains. Unfortunately dentin is porous so it absorbs stains more. As we age our enamel erodes, or gets thinner and you can therefore see the stained dentin more clearly.

2). You can only whiten your teeth back to their natural shade

This is true, and it is best to know to avoid disappointment. You can only whiten your teeth back to their natural shade, you cannot change your genetics. For example people with yellow teeth will still see them discolour over time, however whitening your teeth you can remove these added stains

3). Teeth whitening does not etch or erode your tooth enamel

The enamel of the tooth gets thinner as we age, and it is why our teeth appear ‘less white’ (see point 1). Tooth bleaching or whitening does not erode the enamel. Studies over many years have shown that drinking fizzy drinks is far worse.

4). Do not leave Crest Whitestrips or Teeth Whitening kits on overnight

Once the oxidisation process has taken place there is little point in leaving the strips or trays in for any longer. Whilst originally it was thought that leaving them in overnight helped, recent studies show little or no advantage at the completion of the teeth whitening process

5). How long do the whitening results last for?

Most home teeth whitening kits results last for 12 -18 months. Once you have had your teeth whitened with a professional home teeth whitening kit like Crest Whitestrips, then regular brushing with a ‘whitening’ toothpaste, flossing and cleaning, should insure that your teeth remain whiter for longer.

Bonus Fact

**What is the Difference with a Dentists Whitening?

A dentist uses exactly the same ingredients that are sold in most OTC take home teeth whitening kits. When you visit your dentist you pay for their time to make your whitening trays and administer the whitening process under a UV Light. Recent studies show that the addition of a UV light does not enhance the whitening process and can lead to tooth dehydration

Happy Whitening

www.crestwhitestrips.co.uk

Stephen Douglas - CEO

Crest 3D Whitestrips Advanced Vivid are made with the new non slip ‘advanced seal’ technology, no slip, no mess easy to use home teeth whitening. In each kit you get 14 days of whitening which you use for 25-30 minutes each treatment. A simple, affordable way to get yellow teeth whiter.

To place an order go to Crest 3D Whitestrips Advanced Vivid – delivery will be 1-3 working days in the UK, 5-7 in Europe

Happy Whitening

Steve Douglas