So maybe in a video, maybe on a post you read that I am trying anything and everything to try and get this physical shell of mine in tip top shape. I have 2 major things going on this morning, buuuuuut, for the sake of future fodder, let's stick to one.
Crest 3-D Professional Whitestrips = Good. Falling asleep at night with a set in = Bad.
OK, I have been doing Crest Whitestrips for YEARS. When did they first come out anyway, sometime in the early 90's? I never noticed a "HOLY SHIT MY TEETH ARE WHITE" result, however I GUESS they did remove some stains, and I had a few friends who had really nice, pearly whites, and whenever I asked about it, they would almost all say "Crest Whitestrips!"Now I am not a smoker, NEVER, gross! I don't drink red wine, I brush, at LEAST once a day, which I know, I know, is not enough. I should be brushing after every meal. And I do have a bit, OK, really a massive addiction to coffee drinks. How much this has to do with my teeth stains, I dunno.
Now in early July I was supposed to make a trip to Washington DC that I ended up not going on. In preperation of this trip I bought a box of Crest 3-D Profressional Whitestrips. So I didn't use them then, but I decided to try them now, along with all the other new health and beauty related things I am trying.
Yesterday was my 3rd day and I have to say that I am BLOWN AWAY by how far the actual product has come. I was expecting the strips from the old days. Wet, slippery, foamy, hydrogen peroxide running down your throat. Well these new strips of today are NOTHING like that.
The product first of all has gone from twice a day to once a day, you can do it more often if you'd like faster results. The commercials for the old formulation always showed these gorgeous people with teeth that were ALREADY bright white. Oh well.
The VERY first thing I noticed about this new product is that the strips were made of alot sturdier plastic and was not wet, goopy, or anything. It came off the backing like some really well made sticker. THEN when you place it on your teeth, it's pretty much the same, line it up press it down, fold excess over...and wait. So I did. It was alot more pleasant of an experience without the formula dripping into your mouth and down your throat.
The second thing I noticed, went I went to take them off, they were stuck. Like ''REALLY" stuck. Cool. They aren't going to slide around, and I really can do other things while whitening my teeth! Well I usually do these kinds of "things" at night, last night was no exception.I guess this is a good point to mention that part of my bedtime routine is to brush my teeth. I'm tellin ya, there is some exciting stuff going on over here at mi casa! Anyway, to "UP" the whitening process I have added the accompanying toothpaste.
OH and remember, I am your normal, average gal. That's right, I med up before bed. I love my ambien! I busy wife/mother's best friend! Welllll, besides coffee, lol. Anyway, took my ambien, started to get ready for bed, washed my face, did my nightime routine, yada yada, Then I settle into my comfy white rocker (I am SURE you will hear about / see that later) next thing I know I am waking up and what in the blue hell is that stuck on my tooth? That's right folks, these things are so comfortable, form fitting, and unnoticeable that you can actually, and I actually DID sleep the entire night with these things ON my teeth. Do I recommend it? HELL TO THE NO!! My bottom teeth are THROBBING and feel like they are gonna fall out like some junkie meth freak, and all my chompers are noticeably sensitive which the precautions warn you of, and say it will be temporary and won't hurt anything.
We'll See.
This was a mistake made COMPLETELY by me, and as I said before, DON'T DO IT!! The package says 30 minutes once a day, and that is what I normally would do, and that is definately what I recommend you do. As always, read the precautions before using and follow directions closely.
OK, here is the part where the blog intertwines with the video. I mention where I heard about the product. Now I don't live under a rock, I have a very comfortable abode, thank you very much :-) But there WAS a guru's video I watched that gave me the incentive to use the strips and try the toothpaste. Now another part that I don't think I HAVE mentioned is that I am going to ask for the person's permission before I talk about them. It shouldn't be a problem since I admire these people and even if I have a bad reaction to a product they love, that is just MY reaction and will in NO WAY change how much I admire these strong, smart, independant women. I will ask this lady and if she says it is ok I will post her information and talk a bit about her here.
Also, in my quest for beauty, health, positivity, and fitness, my family also joined the gym. I am a creature of curiosity. Now a bunch of people in a room jumping, clapping, and grinding their hips to Ludacris "LUDA!" caught my curiosity. Hello Zumba! Last night was my VERY first Beginning Zumpa Class, or as I like to call it, a Hippo struggling in quicksand, and I LOVED it. Well OK I loved the Idea of it. In reality I looked stupid. Really bad. BUT I can see how it is going to be a SUPER FUN way to get in my cardio while getting my groove back! We immediately left the gym and headed on over to Wal-Mart so that we (The Hubs and I) can get an idea of the basic moves without pulling any muscles or embarassing the family name tooo much!
As for a video. Well for this whole thing to work, or for it to even exist as I picture it, there has to be a sister site on youtube. Soooo I will film one later today, touching on this and whatever else happens to me on cyberspace today. Hey, it's only 8am!
Have a great day guys, and as always, Be NICE to each other!
Big Hugs!
Misty <3
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