Friday, March 25, 2011

whitening teeth at home...?

so i heard that baking soda was really good at whitening teeth but is it true? if so, what else goes with it...like how much of baking soda to salt would i need/be safe for my teeth? also ive been hearing stuff about hydrogen peroxide...where would i find this in the supermarkets?
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Do not use baking soda or peroxide. Use crest vivid white toothpaste. Also can try crest whitening strips. I have been using the vivid white toothpaste for 7 to 8 years it works great! If you still have questions or concerns on what to do, consult with your dentist. Also there are mouthwashes that help to whiten teeth.
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Whitening teeth gel question?

Are you supposed to brush your teeth before you use this product?
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yes, brush and floss
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does blue cross blue shield cover teeth whitening?

i'm just curious whether i should make an appointment with my dentist to whiten my teeth, or just use the stuff they sell in stores. i just dont really like it cause it takes so long for it to work. id rather just sit in a chair for an hour and get it done right away. i dont wanna call blue cross because i think that they like make certain notes of it and wont cover it on purpose because i called and asked, and its a voluntary procedure, not like my teeth are hurting or anything.. if anyone could please let me know, i would greately appreciate it. thanks in advance!
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They do not cover the Zoom or BriteSmile whitening. I doubt they cover the dentist custom whitening kit either. Some insurances offer discount percentages for some cosmetic procedures and I think mine offers 20% off whitening. Best thing to do is remain anonymous when calling Blue Cross and ask. If they say no when you call asking for info they they would say no if you tried to file a claim. Either way the dentist will probably call your insurance company to see if you have any cosmetic coverage before doing it anyway. You will have to just call and find out! Especially since there are different plans within the same insurance company - you need to find out what yours covers!
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Best Way to teeth whiten and What products to use?

Uncomfortable with my smile and on a budget! Best way to teeth whiten (Trays or strips) at home. Links to of legit websites of whitener ratings will work also
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I am a dentist, if you are looking for the best teeth whitening, check out this http://best-home-teeth-whitening.info You'll get a white and bright smile just in 1-2 days and it'll last for 6 months or longer.
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Roughly how much does it cost to have my teeth whitened?

I want to get my teeth whitened and was wondering how much it costs? I really do not know anything about it. Are there different methods?
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There are different methods. To do it yourself, with strips or whatever, only costs maybe 30-40 dollars, but wheter this is effective or not... professional whitening is going to be at least a couple hundred dollars, depending on how good the dentist is really and what kind of method they do. If you're curious you should ask yours or a specialist.
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Do you think professionally whitening your teeth is gross...?

So I whitened my teeth professionally, instead of white strips. I've heard people say that's gross!? I don't get why, my teeth weren't yellow before though..they were just a darker shade of white.
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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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Good toothpaste or mouthwash to get white teeth?

My teeth aren't terribly yellow or anything but you can still tell they're not pearly white.I want to know what a really good teeth whitening toothpaste or mouthwash would be to get my teeth white and gums looking really healthy. i don't want to use anything like crest whitening strips because i hear they're bad for you.
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whitening mouth wash (any brand will work i've had them all) and Crest pro health tooth paste.
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