Question:
I just saw this infomercial on TV, and it piqued my interest. I've
tried teeth whiteners before, but it was a pain in the you know what,
and the results I had were not that impressive. According to this
infomercial, in only 3 minutes, you will see your teeth whiten a
minimum of 4 shades! Now that is very impressive. You don't even
have to put one of those nasty trays in your mouth filled with gel
that leaks into your throat. You just apply the gel to your teeth,
and then 3 minutes later, you wash your mouth our with their
proprietary mouthwash. I would LOVE to have brighter teeth, but I'm
not about to shell out $60 unless I know that other people have had
success with it. I've been ripped off before, and I don't want to be
ripped off again. Are there any dentists or consumers that are
familiar with this Minute Brite system? I checked the web (google),
but I only found 3 results, which was definitely not encouraging.
Anybody who knows anything please post on this thread, so that I and
others can know if this system really works, or if it is a falsely
advertised ripoff.
Answer:
I would hope it's not true, otherwise I'd pity the fools that would
try this system. They will forever ruin their teeth' enamel with this
industrial-strength acid, or whatever other horrible substance it is.
Your dentist might not tell you this, but you're running a high risk
of damage even with the common whitening systems. I got one through my
dentist and after only several applications of less than one hour
each, enamel of my front (and maybe other) teeth now has vertical
microfractures that are quite noticeable. My teeth are damaged forever
and it will cost me dearly over the rest of my life. Stupid vanity...
They said it was some kind of oxidation process, but was not acid or
anything like that. I don't know the science behind it, but based
upon the before and after appearances of the teeth, it seemed to work
very well. There must be SOMEBODY on this vast infrastructure called
the internet who has at least tried it! They had dentists on the
program who said it was completely safe, but of course they could be
paid, so I wouldn't trust their testimoney. I'm just hoping there is
some gullible person who has tried it, and who knows, maybe it works
really well! But I am not that gullible person. So I will wait for
real testimoney. SOMEBODY PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT
THIS PRODUCT!!!
Do you see a dentist who you trust? If so, ask your dentist. My dentist told
me those whitening systems are a useless gimmic. I also asked him to whiten
my teeth and he said it would be a bad idea because the process is very
caustic and I have great teeth, other than them being yellowed. As my
dentist said, don't fix what works. I can't argue with that logic. A couple
of years ago, Consumer Reports came to exactly the same conclusion about
these over the counter teeth whitening systems.
The dentists that do whitening make a custom mold for your teeth
to ensure that the caustic chemical doesn't harm other tissue.
You're likely to do damage with a home "kit". Like others here
have said, there aren't many pros that recommend the procedure
in any case.
I do not have a regular dentist. I have not had my teeth cleaned nor
had a checkup in 3 years. I brush regularly, and I just don't like
the expense of going to a dentist. There are plenty of whitening
systems, and I guess I really haven't done enough research to know if
they would be harmful or not. The people on the program seemed to
indicate that after they used the 3 minute procedure, their teeth felt
as if they had just been cleaned by a dentist. It is a simple sponge
swab that they would dip in a solution and rub gently on their teeth.
Then, after 3 minutes, they would wash out their mouth with the
proprietary "minute brite" mouthwash. It didn't seem like a harmful
procedure.
Here is the description of the product from one website that hocks it:
3 MINUTE TOOTH WHITENING / AS SEEN ON T.V.
WHITENS TEETH IN MINUTES, BONDED WITH WATER NOT OIL. SPECIAL SAFE
FORMULA LEAVES TEETH SPARKLING WHITE AND WITH NO FLUORIDE. TEETH AND
GUMS ARE LEFT CLEAN AND FRESH WITH MINERAL RINSE AND MOUTH WASH. THE
KIT CONTAINS 1 JAR OF WHITENING GEL, 2 BOTTLES OF MINERAL RINSE, 1
BOTTLE OF MAINTENANCE RINSE, 1 ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH, 1 SMALL CUP FOR
RINSING AND 1 SET OF SPONGES TO APPLY WHITENING GEL.
ONE KIT SPECIAL PRICE $59.00
This is the only place on the entire web where I can find the product
for sale. Maybe it's because the infomercial is very new and the
product has not been out for long. Anyhow, it seems that on the
program, they were saying that the product is safe because of the fact
that it is bonded with water and not oil. I think they said something
about hydrogenization, or something like that. I'll have to watch the
program when it comes on again, and write down some of the specific
procedures they mentioned, and then ask dentists if they know anything
about the effect the procedure could have on teeth. Thanks all for
your input, and please keep posting to this board if you ever attain
new or pertinent information about this product "Minute Brite."
