Crest Whitening Strips - tooth decay and sensitivity

I used the strips for a month and a half about 4-5 weekly(stopped mid April). Right before I stopped I noticed a minor chip in my tooth and also some decay on my big front teeth. Went to my dentist recently and explained I'm still having some sensitivity problems. He said the strips had nothing do with the events that happened. Which I think is complete bull. I changed nothing health wise in my life and all of a sudden when I use these strips my teeth are decaying. Obviously I'm never using these again and I must use the sesodyne toothpaste for a couple months. So do you think it's just a coincidence or are the strips the reason?  

[Sheriff37]

I have used them in the past as well and they do cause some sensitivity. I believe hydrogen peroxide is what is used to remove stains in the teeth, and I don't believe that it would cause tooth decay unless the stains it is breaking up is actually covering decay that has been there for awhile. This was an explanation given to me by my dentist. Hope this helps.

Regards

[jessicarjr]

I used this product aswell, and my front teeth fell out after two to three months of using this product.  This was back in 2004 or 5.  The dentist were surprised that this happened. I never thought that using this product would would cause this much harm.  I had to get bridges at the age of 18!!! Ever since then, I have had many problems with my teeth.  I paid over 3000 dlrs for my bridges and I was told I needed more because my teeth would continue to fall.... anyway, I highly regret ever comming accross with this product

[catnip009]

There should be a class action lawsuit against Crest for harming people.  Did you ever file a complaint with the government?  I think it's consumer protection.  Maybe the FDA would cover it.  Anyway, by demineralizing and dehydrdating the tooth, it invites decay and prevents the tooth from repairing itself if continued use of this product.  I would say brush very gently with a soft tooth brush, rinse after eating something sweet, remember to floss, and get a good oral irrigator like Hydro Floss to remove plaque and food debris and don't use it above a "5" setting.  Check out www.mamagums.com for good advice.