Saturday, May 14, 2011

What are the foods that cause teeth staining?

I'm going to get my teeth professionally whitened soon and knowing that whitening isn't permanent, what are the foods and drinks I should avoid to make the whitening last longer. I know I shouldn't be drinking fruit juices or sodas or red wine. I should avoid cherries and blueberries. What else?
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::General Staining:: - Soda Pop: It can be your teeth's worse enemy. The acid in pop can "eat" your tooth's enamel to cause cavities. If you must drink pop try sugar free or use a straw. A straw allows less sugary, tooth staining liquids to reach you front teeth. - Coffee and Tea.: It stains teeth destroying your naturally white smile. The heat from the coffee can also cause small fractures in your tooth's surfaces. Try drinking cooler coffee and use a straw or brush your teeth after drinking coffee or tea. - Smoking will cause a build up on teeth that can cause a yellow to orange color staining. These stains can take longer to lighten. - Food such as curry can stain your teeth... For more info, go to http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/what_age…
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Teeth and whitening?

What is the best way to whiten my teeth with out spending alot of money? My teeth are pretty white as it is, just could be a little brighter. Plus I smoke which doesnt help I know.
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My dentist had my take baking soda, put it on a tooth brush and brush with just that and warm water. Then when your done rinse, and brush with tooth paste. I've been doing that 2 times a week for about 3 months now, and it has helped alot!
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What is the best way to whiten teeth?

Can I put whitening mouthwash inside my Invisalign retainer? Will that work?
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The invisalign mouthwash works a treat!
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plus white toothpaste okay on whitened teeth?

I just got my teeth whitened the day before yesterday and i wanted to make sure that if i use plus white tookpaste will it be okay on my teeth thats the only toothpaste that i have in my apartment .. will it be okay to use ?
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No problem. Although it may worsen sensitivity issues.
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how do i whiten my teeth if they are sensitive?

i have really sensitive teeth but there really yellow and very embarrassing i can`t do whitening is there safe whitening for sensitive teeth ?
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If you have really sensitive teeth, you can still do teeth whitening. you can do one of two things: 1. Go for a lower hydrogen peroxide concentration teeth whitening system. Although it will take longer to whiten you teeth, you are less likely to get sensitivity. 2. Get professional bleaching trays made at your local dentist. After whitneing your teeth, immediately use a desensitizing product such as Relief ACP Oral Care Gel, UltraEZ Desensitizing Gel. This will help a lot! there are many teeth whitening product reviews here: http://www.teethwhiteningreviews.com
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How can I whiten my teeth?

I use whitening toothpaste and occasionally have a routine of mouthwash too, but I want really white teeth.
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brush 3 times a day when you wake up, after breakfast and then at night. Floss after meals and use mouthwash :)
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What is the best toothpaste that whitens teeth?

I want to whiten my teeth. Is there an inexpensive way to do it? Please help!!!
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The Arm and Hammer toothpaste tastes like crap but works. The Crest whitening is good and doesn't have a bad taste, but not as effective as the Arm and Hammer.
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