Tuesday, March 8, 2011

How can i whiten my teeth?

I need to whiten my teeth without buying things.....I have tried whitening tooth paste, white strips..and they won't get them white enough... and i really don't want to go to the dentist! Please help, Thanks!
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This might sound weird, but banana peels!! You rub the inside of the peel (white part opposite of yellow side) across your teeth for about 5 minutes. Than, you take a tooth brush and brush off the residue. In about a month, you teeth will improve by two shades of white! Good Luck!!! ;D
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Teeth whitening (read description)?

alright I want a natural way to do this and I want it as soon as possible! brushing my teeth with only the toothpaste will not help very much I want an extremely effective way to whiten my teeth if possible then it would be nice if it was under 2 weeks that is all
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Hello..Ok, let me first tell you the old saying "haste makes waste" when applied to you would read, ''Haste may ruin your teeth"...if you attempt to whiten your teeth to quickly. Some tooth whitening products can make your teeth very sensitive and some can soften the enamel on your teeth....This is the two issues you need to be very careful about. You need to get an opinion from your Dentist because he or she has your dental records and will know if you need to avoid a particular brand of tooth whitening product. Please be careful what you attempt and how fast you attempt it. Good luck and I wish you well.
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Teeth and whitening strips?

So I have very bad enamel and the dentist's have told me this many times. Its very hard for my teeth to be white and clean even though I brush them alot. I have a few white spots on some of my teeth and I was wondering. Is it safe for me to use whitening strips from the store on my teeth?
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Well i think u should be atleast 13 years old and if u are then yes! It is perfectly safe.
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whitening teeth?

whats a fast and easy way to get white teeth yeehhh i know you can get your teeth whitened but my mom said she only let me do that after my braces are off (and im dont even have braces yett) so is there like some good toothpaste or something?? please help
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use a product called pronamel. i like in uk but if you have a Boots shop nearby go there and it will help get white teeth i assure you
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I have white spots on my teeth, will zoom whitening make them less noticable or worse?

Is Zoom whitening worth the money?
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The white spots are caused from excessive fluoride ingested; it's called fluorosis and described as mottling. I would not recommend the zoom bleaching system especially to you due to the mottling. I'm speaking from the voice of experience since I've tried the zoom and brite smile, but I've used and still use my bleaching trays, for over ten or twelve years now, so what does that tell you? Most patients are extremely happy with the bleaching trays and solutions that your dentist can offer you. This method takes about two weeks to achieve the brightness you want and allows you to touch up months later when you feel like your teeth are getting a little dark. You use the trays for about 30 minutes to an hour, once or twice each day for two weeks, sometimes a little longer depending on the darkness of your teeth. There are various solutions of different strengths that can be used so that sensitivity is minimal. The zoom doesn't offer this, it's only advantage is that it takes an hour giving you the instant brightness that most patients want. Now I can tell you that all of the one hour products say they last a year or even two but I was using my trays within 6 months time after both of them. The one hour systems are about $600 for (what they say) a year vs. approximately $400 for many years. Like I said, I've used my same ones well over ten years that I can remember. Most patients don't wear the trays out; they burn them with hot curling irons or misplace them. So with the fluorosis that you have I would definitely use the dental bleaching trays so that "you" can monitor your whiteness level. I think you will be much happier with this method. Discuss this with your dentist, I'm sure he will give you the same information about the "trays" that I have. I don't think you will get the same information about the one hour system though, if his office is trying to sell it. Hope I've been of some help and good luck with which ever method that you choose. I almost forgot your question, yes it will make them more noticeable in the beginning, but as your teeth get brighter and lighter they will blend better. My daughter has the same problem and hers seemed to disappear after she did her bleaching trays. I hate to admit this, but no I do not think that Zoom is worth the money that most dentists are charging for the session. Additional information: You are correct, if they have the system they try to sell it and I hate that this is done by some dentist but it is. You have to understand, they have a price tag to pay for this equipment, even if it's not used. Some dentist will place, or have the lab place a "block" on the model prior to making the trays so they have a "pocket" or slight indentation. I prefer to make my own "without the block" added to the model. This way you use "less bleaching material", which means "less waste," the tray "fits tighter" over the teeth since it's been made from an exact replica of your teeth, which allows the material to be "expressed over the face of each tooth's entirety." This will give you an even bleaching process each and every time you bleach. You may have some of the material, usually on the lower anterior that seeps some on the bottom, but the material is pretty thick and will adhere to the teeth, so a little seepage is fine and should be wiped off. As far as saliva going up under the trays, it's not a possibility if the trays fit tight and are placed correctly. You might want to ask your dentist "not" to place the block on the model so the tray fits completely against the teeth. Some cases I've seen with the block placed have a tendency to allow the solution to "pool" leaving a space at the top of the upper near the tissue, and at the lower missing the incical edge of the teeth that doesn't get bleached as well. I just prefer to make mine without any added material, that way I'm sure the bleach will be flattened or expressed over the entire surface of the face of each tooth. I'm sure after you discuss this with your dentist he will make the trays without the block if you request it, unless he makes them that way already. If there is anything else I can help you with just let me know. Good luck, I'm sure you will love the bleaching process, how well it works and you're new brighter whiter smile!
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how much does it cost to get your teeth whitened?

so i'm getting my braces off soon. and my mom promised me she would take me to get my teeth whitened since i don't want to buy those like crest white strips because they're annoying.. how much exactly does it cost to get it done professionally?
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we charge 595.00 for the sapphire whitening in office, it takes about 1.5 hours some of our patients go 6-8 shades lighter in one setting, you also get a take home kit, we do impressions and give you a custom whitening trays to do touch ups with. we also have zoom which is a little more expensive, or you can just get the custom trays and whitening gel and that cost around 300.00
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Is there any free online teeth whitening photoshop... something?

I was drinking this orange icee thing and in this picture I adore my teeth look gross. Is there anywhere I can fix this?
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Paint Shop Pro x
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Whitening Teeth?

I want to whiten my teeth some more, which toothpaste is effective? Are there any other methods?
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remberant whiting toothpaste works best for me...i use crest whitestrips and patients i know who come into my office use them too and i notice a difference in whiter brighter teeth(using shade guide to show them the difference it makes:)) i use remberant to keep them white because i love coffee:) if you want to spend more money:( you could go to a hygenist and the can make you custom whitening trays and give you bleach for them...it costs more money but the toothpaste and crest whitestrips are just as effective try that before you spend the extra money:)
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Easiest and Quickest Ways to Whiten Teeth?

I have teeth that are not white. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me the best ways to whiten teeth! Btw I tried Crest White Strips and Listerine Whitening Mouthwash. They didn't work.
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I recently Bought Crest 3D vivid toothpaste and after using it only 3 time i can see that my teeth are significantly whiter
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How do I get my teeth whiter?

ok,my teeth aren't crystal white they are like a light cream. how do I get them whiter? I now brush my teeth after every time I eat or drink accept if I drink water or milk. I chew teeth whitening gum all the time. any tips? ps. I`m 13
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use tooth past with baking soda. Also you whitening boasters with the toothpaste that you use. Another trick that helps with whitening your teeth is using several different tooth paste products because using different tooth paste gives you more whitening power. In addition you can use different mouthwashes that help to whiten your teeth.
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what is the BEST teeth whitening available? is it Zoom?

if money is no object..
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Theres a cheap way. You can brush with baking soda a couple times a week. Make sure to keep brushing with your normal toothpaste though.
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How fast can i make Listerine Whitening Strips work? I need my teeth whitest as possible aSaP?

thank you for everything you do
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if yor looking for something faster you need to get a weekender whitening kit like zoom or the one hour inoffice bleach under the light. You cant make the strips go any faster than they were made to go.
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Best, healthy teeth whitening strip?

I'm about to get my braces off in about a week and I'm wondering which whitening strip would be best after I get them off?
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Lot of people do face problems with yellow teeth. The reason for yellow teeth can be less calcium, smoking or coffee. Some people face problems like yellow to faint yellow teeth also because of too much brushing or using products which harm teeth. While baking soda or peroxide can make your teeth white but it is not recommended. Dentists world over do not recommend use of such pure form substances on teeth as they harm your teeth in longer run. Not all whitening trays are good, in fact many people have complained about irritation and pain with trays. Lot of people want white teeth so that they can smile big and don't get embarrassed while talking to friends and colleagues. Such people can use teeth whitening pens which are 100% safe for your teeth. The best thing about these products is that you can easily get FREE trial to have white teeth. You may order your free trials and have white teeth. You just have to pay for the shipping and handling. Its always better to try before you buy and I am sure it will work for everyone including you. You can get Free samples online by searching....Here is the link http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oG…
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Whitening My Teeth With Crest White Strips?

i am not very pleased with the colour of my teeth, they aren't disgusting yellow, they are white but i want them whiter. I am 13 and i have one more tooth to loose on the bottom right side of my mouth. is it a good idea to use the white strips?
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You could use White Strips, but you will notice increased sensitivity to cold. This will go away shortly. Good Luck
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Is using all these teeth whitening products harmful to my teeth/mouth?

Do all of thse products work well? http://rembrandt.com/toothpaste.jsp http://rembrandt.com/treatments-whitenin… http://www.crest.com/crestrinses/whiteni…
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Over a period of time it can be because our teeth have enamel on them to protect each of the nerves in your teeth, prolonged use of them can result in very sensitive teeth. use the whitening toothpaste, its not as bad as whitening strips and the gel stuff.
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How do i stop my teeth from coming out?

I'm 15 years old, and I'm starting to get yellow teeth, it feels as if my teeth are getting wobbly, and I'm scared that I'm going to get dentures soon. I brush twice a day and sometimes put the teeth whitening trays. I'm so scared that my teeth are going to come out, is there anything i can do to keep my teeth in? Please if anyone can help. Thanks.
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Its not your teeth, its because your gums are not holding them in. Do you get your teeth cleaned twice a year. You must get the tartar scraped off, or it builds between the gum and the tooth. Making it loose. The dentist is the only one that can help you. Also, you do not want to get dentures too early in life. They tend to grind down the bone and by the time you are old, there is no ridge left for them to sit on. The thing about teeth is... You go to the dentist regularly, it costs a little and involves little pain. OR you go infrequently..and it costs big money w/ lots of pain. YOU CANNOT WIN
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How do you whiten teeth naturally?

a natural way of whitening slightly yellow teeth at home and any other way other than brushing twice daily? Also, if you do have a solution then please also state the time for which it has to be used with your answer.... Any help is appreciated!
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Well first I would suggest not using whitening strips. They're not worth it, as they're more expensive and make your gums sensitive, when there's easier solutions. There's two highly recommended ways you can naturally whiten your teeth; baking soda or peroxide.I've never tried the baking soda method but I use peroxide. Peroxide is that brown bottle you use to clean cuts and what not, you can get for like a buck anywhere that has first aid products. In fact, it's actually the whitening ingredient in teeth whiteners. What I do is at night after I brush my teeth, I take half a capful of mouth wash (nonalcoholic) and a capful of the peroxide.. mix them and switch it in my mouth for a minute or two. Rinse out your mouth. I perfer to do this at night because it gives more time for the peroxide to set in rather than doing it in the morning then having it come off from eating.
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Whitening teeth with a porcelain crown?? What can I do about discoloration?

I really want to get my teeth whitened, but I have a porcelain crown on one of my front teeth.. I started using Crest Whitestrips, and they worked awesome for me. However, it obviously didn't whiten my crown. I got the crown 8 years ago, and it is beginning to discolor, especially at the top where it meets with the part of my real tooth they attatched it to. I am really self concious about my teeth.. is it possible to get the crown re-painted?? or do I have to get a whole new crown or veneer? Bah. Also, how much will all this cost, I live in Canada. Thanks so much.
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you cant bleach the porcelain crown. unfortunatly, You will need to get it replaced. the dentist is unable to place any 'paint' or composite on top as composite does not stick to the ceramic crown. the crown itself hasnt discoloured, rather, because your natural teeth have lightened, you imagine that it has discoloured. The part where the crown meets your real tooth is called the 'margin', and because it is 8 years old, i am assuming that it is a PFM crown (porcelain fused to metal), therefore the discolouration you can see is the metal showing through because your gums have receeded. if you do decide to get it replaced, ask for an all-ceramic crown. although it costs more, it will look alot better than your current crown as there is no metal which 'blocks' the light and reflections, making it look more natural. The all ceramic crown will also still look natural when your gums recede at the margin as there is no metal which will show (unlike your current crown) hope this helps..
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What are the best whitening gums, toothpastes, and strips?

I just got my braces taken off, and my parents won't let me get my teeth whitened by the dentist. They will, however, let me use whitening products. So, what are the best whitening gums, toothpastes, and strips? How much do they cost? Thanks.
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i really like: extra whitening (gum) and colgate whitening (tooth paste) and i have never used strips before. you could also make your own miraculous mixture A fab DIY option to safely bleach your teeth is to mix a small amount of baking soda with a dash of lemon juice and salt, and use as toothpaste. Make sure you only use a small amount of lemon juice. Don't go overboard with the lemons though – they do contain acid which can be harmful to the enamel on your teeth. Lemons are a natural bleach and the salt will act as a stain remover. Just remember, less is definitely more then trying this!
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Tyra- Teeth Whitening Method?

It was on her showw, And I want to watch the showw with Catherine Zeta Jones, It shows how to whiten teeth, And I really want someone to find it for me, Pleaseee? Anything! Google, Yahoo, Anything! Please help!
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There are a variety of different teeth whitening products on the market today. As well, there are a variety of different home remedies that can effectively whiten your teeth. It is important that you look at all of the different remedies available and choose one that works best for you and your personal lifestyle. Some products will show immediate results, while others may show results over and extended period of time. I've used Altra White and so satisfied with the results.I believe thats the best product.Here is a link for that: http://www.teethwhiten.com/?aid=823489
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Anybody used Crest Whitestrips for teeth whitening?

I just bought some and the top one stays put OK, but the bottom strip doesn't, I guess the saliva gets it really wet and just comes off after a minute or so. I've attempted to do this 3 times already with the same result. Anybody had that same problem? Any solutions? Thanks and have a great weekend. I paid $40.00 too, so I'm a little p-ss-d off.
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I'm using Crest Whitestrips too and I've noticed the same thing with the bottom strip. The little book that comes with them says that the bottom strip can be a little problematic. It suggests using just the bottom strip by itself. It sounds gross but before you put the strip on, I would say kind of just spit out any extra saliva and dry the area with cotton or a paper towel beforehand. I know it's hard because you keep the strip in for 30 minutes but maybe keep your mouth slightly open and try to keep your lip from touching it too much? Also I know if I talk too much with the strip in it definitely gets too wet really fast so I avoid talking too much. It's hard but I really want white teeth :) Hope this helps!
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Chicken Strips or Teeth Whitening Strips?

I like chicken strips personally. The whitening strips gave me indigestion.
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haha Chicken strips rock plus my friend used to swallow her white strips & now shes a little slower than normal :P
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Question for teeth whitening?

Okay, my teeth are very yellow. I brush two times a day and it barley helps. I have heard to mix baking soda and peroxide than rub it on my teeth. Does anyone one know anything else to do and STEPS for the baking soda and peroxide and steps for other suggestions. PLEASE HELP. I AM VERY DESPERATE MY TEETH ARE GETTING VERY YELLOW. (No, I do not smoke, I don't know why this happened) God bless ~Angelina~
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I suggest going to the dentist...they will know what to do and it wont damage your gums. Good luck!!
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Teeth Whitening? Any requirements?

Are there are any restrictions when having you're teeth whitened? Are there any requirements you have to meet in regards to the health of you're teeth/gums?
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You need teeth.
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