whats the best at home way to whitening your teeth at hom i use listerine whitening rinse and brush my teeth with aquafresh whitening extremem clean about 4 times a day what else can i do? im 17 and dont smoke and usually only drink water only my two canines need it the most
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Take a look at my post below... but know that it is normal for the canine teeth to be darker than the rest due to being more bulky (less flat than the front center 4 teeth) so even if you whiten they will still be darker. Also, along the gumline will appear darker than the chewing surfaces or edges of the front teeth. I would brush, floss and hold off on the whitening rinse while using a whitening product. Give the rest a read... I can say that most of my patient's have had some measure of success with the Crest Whitestrips, some more than others. Our office uses the Supreme which are 4 times stronger than what you can get in the store, but the others will work as well but take more time and possibly more than one kit. The results are usually pretty quick, noticeable in the first few days, best in a week or longer.If you can, do yourself the favor of using them right after you get your teeth cleaned as any staining and buildup (tartar, plaque, or orthodontic cement) will impede their ability to work. They will not whiten any white fillings you may have, but whiten uniformly. Also, don't use fluoride toothpaste before putting the strips on (same reason). You should not drink or eat anything dark for at least 1/2 hour after using the strips. The strips/trays are your least costly whitening method as compared to custom made trays or in office whitening ($500.00+) All of the methods (strips, trays, custom trays, in office whitening) have the potential to make your teeth temporarily sensitive, but will not harm the enamel. If you get sensitive use the product every other day in conjunction with a sensitive tooth toothpaste. You might try to drink dark liquids through a straw and don't smoke. Most whitening toothpastes just remove stain on the surfaces of your teeth and therefore are not so effective. Whatever method you use it will not whiten your teeth for life, as you age your teeth will get darker and may need to be whitened again. Good luck! JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Teeth Whitening??
I got my braces off like a month or two ago and my teethe haven't ever been yellow but they were like really white before i got them on. So i want to whiten my teeth. What kind of teeth whitening products do you use? I've been using Crest whitening expressions, floss, Listerine mouth wash, and crest whitening strips daily renual after every meal. Is this good or should i be using different products and what kind of products do you use? thanks <33
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I recently got my braces off also. After I brush my teeth at night, I put some baking soda on my toothbrush and brush my teeth with that. It really works! And it works faster than any whitening strips, mouth wash, or floss I've heard of. Now I get complimented on my teeth all the time.
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I recently got my braces off also. After I brush my teeth at night, I put some baking soda on my toothbrush and brush my teeth with that. It really works! And it works faster than any whitening strips, mouth wash, or floss I've heard of. Now I get complimented on my teeth all the time.
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Teeth Whitening??
We know toothpastes that claim to make teeth whiter are lies. I want to get my teeth professionally whitened (laser??) Does anyone have any more info about professional teeth whitening? Like what celebrities do? Prices? Different procedures?
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The first step to understanding 'whitening' is how to measure it. There is something called a 'shade guide', which is often used to measure the coloration of teeth. This is best done by taking the various shades and putting them next to your teeth until the color most closely matches the teeth. When you talk about whitening, improvement is usually measured in numbers of shades. Of course, the shade guides are sometimes subtle, so you might get an improvement of 1-2 shades by using a whitening toothpaste and not know it, or not be satisfied with it based on the improvement you want to make. This doesn't mean that the whitening toothpaste companies are lying to you about improvement. But what it does mean is that if you are looking for more dramatic improvement than 1-2 shades, you might look elsewhere besides off the shelf whitening toothpastes. There are a variety of options to whiten your teeth that you can explore with your local dentist. These will vary in cost, effectiveness, and time it takes to produce results. The least expensive will be tray bleaching, in which the dentist makes a mouthpiece for you and you wear it to sleep every night. The results will take place over time, which may or may not be what you want. When they take place over time, they will be less immediately noticeble, making it less likely that you will draw attention (and questions) from those that know you well. This will also most likely be the least expensive dental office whitening treatment. There are also in-office, one visit treatments, such as Zoom!, BriteSmile, or a number of laser whitening treatments. With these treatments, expect substantial improvement in one visit - perhaps 6-8 shades, although your dentist will best be able to discuss your particular case and expectations. There is one additional innovation I have seen in regards to whitening. There are some stains (such as those caused by the antibiotic tertacycline) which none of the above whitening methods have effectively served. A dentist in Southern California has come up with a system called 'Deep Bleaching', which has achieved results with these deep stains. This procedure will take multiple visits to the dentist, and probably will be more expensive than the one-visit in office procedures. However, the results speak for themselves. If you want to see deep bleaching explained, with photographs and results as measured by the shade guides, go to http://www.dentalmiracles.com/pages/cosm… As far as celebrities, those that get whitening get them from dentists. There are certain dentists that are likely to have treated celebrities (reputed dentists in Los Angeles and New York are likely to have more celebrity clients than others), but celebrities by and large visit dentists with which you can make an appointment as well. Obviously, the treatment plan is based on the individual case, so that is between dentist and patient. And the 'celebrity dentists' are likely to charge higher fees than average. Best of luck to you in your search for whiter teeth.
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The first step to understanding 'whitening' is how to measure it. There is something called a 'shade guide', which is often used to measure the coloration of teeth. This is best done by taking the various shades and putting them next to your teeth until the color most closely matches the teeth. When you talk about whitening, improvement is usually measured in numbers of shades. Of course, the shade guides are sometimes subtle, so you might get an improvement of 1-2 shades by using a whitening toothpaste and not know it, or not be satisfied with it based on the improvement you want to make. This doesn't mean that the whitening toothpaste companies are lying to you about improvement. But what it does mean is that if you are looking for more dramatic improvement than 1-2 shades, you might look elsewhere besides off the shelf whitening toothpastes. There are a variety of options to whiten your teeth that you can explore with your local dentist. These will vary in cost, effectiveness, and time it takes to produce results. The least expensive will be tray bleaching, in which the dentist makes a mouthpiece for you and you wear it to sleep every night. The results will take place over time, which may or may not be what you want. When they take place over time, they will be less immediately noticeble, making it less likely that you will draw attention (and questions) from those that know you well. This will also most likely be the least expensive dental office whitening treatment. There are also in-office, one visit treatments, such as Zoom!, BriteSmile, or a number of laser whitening treatments. With these treatments, expect substantial improvement in one visit - perhaps 6-8 shades, although your dentist will best be able to discuss your particular case and expectations. There is one additional innovation I have seen in regards to whitening. There are some stains (such as those caused by the antibiotic tertacycline) which none of the above whitening methods have effectively served. A dentist in Southern California has come up with a system called 'Deep Bleaching', which has achieved results with these deep stains. This procedure will take multiple visits to the dentist, and probably will be more expensive than the one-visit in office procedures. However, the results speak for themselves. If you want to see deep bleaching explained, with photographs and results as measured by the shade guides, go to http://www.dentalmiracles.com/pages/cosm… As far as celebrities, those that get whitening get them from dentists. There are certain dentists that are likely to have treated celebrities (reputed dentists in Los Angeles and New York are likely to have more celebrity clients than others), but celebrities by and large visit dentists with which you can make an appointment as well. Obviously, the treatment plan is based on the individual case, so that is between dentist and patient. And the 'celebrity dentists' are likely to charge higher fees than average. Best of luck to you in your search for whiter teeth.
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teeth whitening?
I wanna know...do those white strip things really work? I want my teeth to be whiter, and I've heard some of those whitening things work and some don't. so which ones work the best? and like how do people like Kristin Calvallari get their teeth white like that? strips or done at the dentist?
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Well my dad's a dentist...He recommends me to not use those strips and not get it laser done if you're under 20....He recommends this gel thing ......The dentist makes an impression of your teeth and gives you this whitening gel......You might feel sensitive but that's because its starting to work.....you can use them at night right before you sleep and take them off in the morning.....Usually these strips tak at least one week to become white.....or even less it depends upon your teeth... Good luck remember be patient!
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Well my dad's a dentist...He recommends me to not use those strips and not get it laser done if you're under 20....He recommends this gel thing ......The dentist makes an impression of your teeth and gives you this whitening gel......You might feel sensitive but that's because its starting to work.....you can use them at night right before you sleep and take them off in the morning.....Usually these strips tak at least one week to become white.....or even less it depends upon your teeth... Good luck remember be patient!
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Do Crest whitening strips damage your teeth?
I want to use those Crest whitening strips, but I've heard that they can damage your teeth in the long term or something. Is that true?
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no it says right on the box that it is enamel safe. dont worry, my mom uses em and she has a pretty white smile. they make your teeth a little sensitive, but that is only the first time, and it will go away after a while.
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no it says right on the box that it is enamel safe. dont worry, my mom uses em and she has a pretty white smile. they make your teeth a little sensitive, but that is only the first time, and it will go away after a while.
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How do YOU whiten your teeth? Electric whitening toothbrush, home remedy solution, shop bought product?
Thanks x
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i use Homemade Teeth Paste it is Cheap, safe and effective natural way to keep your teeth white over time The home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of toothpaste. the site give me a lot of help, u can visit it Compare for teeth whitening methods, which is the best teeth whitening method? There are many teeth whitening methods now, professional or at home. Whichever may be the best, or which method is most suitable for you? We compare for several important factors, hope that can help you. In accordance with the extent of the pros and cons from A to E assessed. "A" is a good grade, "E" is a bad grade. http://www.teethwhiteningbest.com/teeth-…
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i use Homemade Teeth Paste it is Cheap, safe and effective natural way to keep your teeth white over time The home recipes for whiter teeth is a paste consisting of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt and a dab of toothpaste. the site give me a lot of help, u can visit it Compare for teeth whitening methods, which is the best teeth whitening method? There are many teeth whitening methods now, professional or at home. Whichever may be the best, or which method is most suitable for you? We compare for several important factors, hope that can help you. In accordance with the extent of the pros and cons from A to E assessed. "A" is a good grade, "E" is a bad grade. http://www.teethwhiteningbest.com/teeth-…
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I recently whitened my teeth, but I am not satisfied. Will whitening twice back to back damage my enamel?
I recently used Aquafresh White Trays, but I am not completley satisfied. If I use Crest Whitestrips now, would it damage my enamel? I have heard rumors that too much whitening can permanantley damage enamel.
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its not advisable to go for whitening ,as it a trend now adays as a cosmetic task ,once in a year is OK ,or else you will spoil the surface enamel and the dentine will expose which is a natural coating underneath the enamel and if you do it back to back and so on it will lead to ultra sentivity to your teeth .
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its not advisable to go for whitening ,as it a trend now adays as a cosmetic task ,once in a year is OK ,or else you will spoil the surface enamel and the dentine will expose which is a natural coating underneath the enamel and if you do it back to back and so on it will lead to ultra sentivity to your teeth .
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