How can I make My teeth whiter I brush them all the time but it don't seem to help & yes I have braces?

Answer 1

Tobacco, coffee, cavities, aging and drugs can stain teeth. Treatment for discolored teeth depends on the magnitude of the stain; remedies appear here in order of increasing intensity.


Steps:
1. Brush and floss regularly to reduce or prevent stains.

2. Try whitening toothpastes. Though heavily advertised, these only partially whiten teeth and don't provide a complete remedy. Make sure the toothpaste has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval and has been clinically proved to whiten teeth effectively. Very few whitening toothpastes have undergone any type of clinical trial, and ones that are too abrasive can damage teeth or make them very sensitive.

3. Get regular dental cleanings, which remove many food and tobacco stains. No amount of cleaning will remove the severe staining left by tetracycline or systemic disease because these pigments lie inside the tooth; you'll have to take more aggressive measures against these.

4. Consider the two options'in-office and at-home treatments'for bleaching your teeth. A dentist performs in-office treatments by coating the teeth with a bleaching agent, then using periodic flashes of light to activate the solution. Treatments last 30 to 60 minutes, and the complete procedure often requires several appointments. In at-home treatments, patients wear a mouth guard fitted with bleaching gel 2 hours a day for two weeks, depending on the severity of staining.

5. Think about getting veneers, which are custom-made shells bonded to the teeth with resins. This procedure often requires removing a small amount of tooth structure and is the most invasive'as well as the most expensive'treatment option.


Tips:
No bleaching method can permanently whiten teeth, and all require repeated treatments'especially if the factor that caused staining still exists.

All of the bleaching mechanisms described here can cause tooth sensitivity, usually temporary (lasting up to several weeks).


Warnings:
Never try to remove or scrape off stains with your fingernails or other sharp objects.

The ADA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discourage use of over-the-counter bleaching kits, which can damage your gums.

Answer 2

LASER BLEACHING (In-Office)
Using a laser with a whitening gel, this is an in-office bleaching system. The translucent bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a laser light is used to activate the crystals to absorb the energy from the light and penetrate the teeth enamel to increase the lightening effect on the teeth. The length of time in the cosmetic dentist's chair depends on the degree of discoloration you have.

Advantage: One visit is usually all it takes for a bright smile.

Disadvantage: The sudden change of color is likely to be noticed by those around you immediately. This is the more expensive of the procedures available, but also the quickest.

Answer 3

I don't recommend it, but use Crest 3D white strips the 2 hour ones. They really work and you can see the difference. I don't recommend it because natural white teeth should be an off white not pearly white like most people now a days.

Answer 4

can you go to the dentist and have them bleached? don't know with braces. Or try a at home kit...or a ultra whiten toothpaste.

Stay away from coffee and tea and smoking for a while until you get them whiter. Have your teeth cleaned regulaly to get rid of excess plague and such. Be careful with the laser though...I saw a guy who did that...and it looked like a damn spotlight in his mouth.

Answer 5

Are you using a whitening toothpaste? You might not want to just in case it goes white around the braces and you end up with dark bits where the brace is.

When you get your brace off just ask the dentist to whiten them.

Answer 6

Either get the whitening stuff at the store (Colgate makes a great one) or everyother day brush with peroxide after you brush your teeth. Both have great results without the high price!

Answer 7

Brush with Baking soda

Answer 8

Brush with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide...I use it when I had braces. Also try a different shade of lip color.

Answer 9

DONT use whitening stuff, when your braces come off you'll have a tanline effect. You'll just have to wait till you get your braces off, then your ortho will whiten them for you if you want.

Answer 10

Use Crest White Strips and stay away from soda's.