Peroxide definitely works, but careful not to overdo it—my gums got pretty sensitive after using it too often. The banana peel trick sounds interesting, though I'm a bit skeptical about how much whitening you'd actually get overnight. Personally, I've found brushing gently with baking soda paste (just baking soda and water) does the trick nicely. Just don't scrub too hard or you'll wear down your enamel...ask me how I know, lol.
I've tried baking soda before too, but honestly, didn't see much of a difference overnight. Maybe it's just me? Also, banana peel sounds kinda gimmicky—has anyone actually seen results from that? I've had better luck with activated charcoal toothpaste; it's messy but seems to brighten things up pretty fast. Just gotta rinse thoroughly afterward, or you'll regret smiling in public the next day...
Totally with you on the charcoal toothpaste—it's messy but legit works. Baking soda never did much for me either, just left a weird salty taste in my mouth. About the banana peel thing...yeah, sounds like something my grandma would forward me on Facebook, lol. Honestly, the only overnight hack that's ever worked for me is those whitening strips. They're kinda pricey, but slap one on before bed, and by morning you're good to go. Just don't fall asleep with it on...trust me, been there, done that, sensitive teeth for days.
Totally agree about the whitening strips—seen plenty of patients who've had great results overnight. But yeah, leaving them on too long is no joke. Had a patient once who fell asleep binge-watching Netflix with one on...came in next day complaining of tooth sensitivity like you wouldn't believe. Charcoal toothpaste does seem promising, but I'm still curious about its long-term effects on enamel. Anyone tried oil pulling? Heard mixed things, but haven't personally tested it yet.
I've actually tried oil pulling a few times—mostly coconut oil—and honestly, it felt refreshing afterward, but I didn't notice any dramatic whitening effects. Maybe it's something you have to do consistently over a longer period? Also curious about charcoal toothpaste... I've read some articles suggesting it can be abrasive if used too frequently, potentially wearing down enamel over time. Has anyone else heard similar concerns? As for whitening strips, totally agree on the sensitivity issue. I once left mine on just 10 minutes longer than recommended and my teeth were sensitive for days after. Makes me wonder if there are gentler overnight options out there that still deliver noticeable results without the discomfort.
