hmmm... alot of things cuz the teeth to deepen in color. diet and hygiene are the first reason and then age. as we age- our teeth do get darker for several reasons. after having your teeth professionally cleaned - consult your dentist or hygienist about whether or not you are a good candidate for bleaching
2006-06-20 11:28:35
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answered by ladyofthehollow 7
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I smoked for ten years and had very yellow teeth, about 3 weeks ago I started using a teeth whitener called radience. it's wonderful I can't tell that I ever smoked by the color of my teeth now theyare much whiter and stand out now.
2006-06-26 23:18:33
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answered by txredneckgurl 2
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In addition to everything else, brush with baking soda atleast once a day. Still brush with toothpaste at least once a day. Stop using/eating/drinking things that discolor your teeth. Use whitening toothpaste. Have plenty of calcium.
2006-06-25 04:05:52
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answered by silvermoonstar3 4
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Are you a smoker or a chewer? That can turn your teeth yellow. See your dentist for a good cleaning of your teeth and don't smoke or chew.
2006-06-14 06:11:08
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answered by Happy 3
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Drinking coffee or tee or soda? Get a toothpaste whitener or buy a 7 day whiter from your local drug store or have your dentist to it.
I would never give up coffee myself!
2006-06-23 17:56:46
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answered by Jay 1
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buy toothpaste that is for whitning or go to the dentist and have them cleaned....
your pearly whites, well, aren't--blame it on caffeine, candy, prescription drugs or aging, all of which dull the gleam. Whiten and brighten dingy teeth with high-tech treatments in your dentist's office or over-the-counter bleaches you use at home. Here's how to bring that sparkle back.
Steps:
1. Ask your dentist if you're a good candidate for whitening, since results can vary. Yellowed teeth generally lighten well; darkened grayish or brownish teeth may not.
2. Try over-the-counter products, which have low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. A dental tray and gel kit can be used for a short time each day to lighten teeth one to two shades in two weeks, at best. Whitening strips cover the six front teeth--which must be even--for similar results, and keep peroxide on teeth and off gums. Paint-on gels get similar results and cover more teeth, but can be messy to use. Hydrogen peroxide works faster than carbamide (see Step 3), but takes longer to get results and deactivates faster. These are the least-expensive treatments to use when staining reoccurs due to beverages and smoking.
3. Use a dentist-made tray at home twice daily for an hour for a couple of weeks, or wear it overnight. The gel's active ingredient is 10, 15 or 20 percent carbamide peroxide, which is gentler than hydrogen peroxide. Teeth could lighten several shades depending on the strength of the gel used. Higher percentages work faster but also increase the chance of teeth sensitivity. Ask your dentist for whitening products that include fluoride to reduce sensitivity. Cost: $300 to $450.
4. Whiten your teeth by up to 10 shades in one 60- to 90-minute session with a potent, light-activated bleaching formula of 35 percent hydrogen peroxide. Cost: $500 to $1,100.
5. Consider porcelain veneers or bonding if you have conditions where bleaching isn't effective, such as tetracycline or intrinsic staining. Bonding is a resin that's contoured over teeth. Veneers are thin porcelain manufactured in a laboratory. Cost: $500 to $1,500 per tooth for porcelain veneers, $150 to $300 for bonding.
6. Keep in mind that two to three weeks of whitening by over-the-counter products equals one week of overnight tray treatment from the dentist--and may well equal one hour of the light-activated treatments.
Overall Tips:
See How to Purchase a Toothbrush.
The results of whitening treatments, even the costly ones, aren't permanent. Touch-ups may be required every six to 24 months.
Overall Warnings:
If you experience severe sensitivity after using a product, let your dentist know.
Since whitening treatments have no effect on artificial materials such as crowns, fillings or veneers, monitor your progress closely to keep color uniform with your natural enamel.
Avoid restaining brightened teeth with red wine, sodas, tea, coffee or tobacco. Bonded teeth can be affected but to a lesser degree. Veneers will not be affected at all.
"Whitening" toothpastes contain polishing agents that improve tooth appearance by removing surface stains. This can take months to see results, if any.
What to look for:
Dentist's options
Over-the-counter kits
Percentage of active ingredient
2006-06-14 06:11:31
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answered by Anonymous
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um brush them reguarly. stop smoking, stop drinking coffee, stop drinking dark wine... look up stuff that discolors your teeth and stop doing that
Oh yeah and get some white strips
2006-06-14 06:10:54
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answered by you know who 3
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Mines are too. The dentist told me not to worry about them.
LC
2006-06-23 13:04:53
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answered by littlebit 5
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buy baking soda and peroxide from store---mixed it together and brush your teeth...also gargle it with peroxide...keep your breath clean and fresh...better than commercial mouthwash...also it much safer cuz it doesnt have flouride
2006-06-26 20:40:19
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answered by m t 2
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quit smoking - if u still like to smoke - try "hookka" - where smoke comes out thru water after absorbing many toxins
2006-06-14 06:12:02
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answered by RAMAKRISHNA 1
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