Hello all, I was jsuit wonderign about Teeth whiteners, over the counter ones. See my teeth are a little yellower than i would like, but i also ned to get to my dentist for a cleaning and check up. Could that be the reason that they are not up to par? Does a professional cleaning make your teeth any whiter? Now they are not badly discolored, just not quite what they usually are. Or should i think about investing in some over the counter whiteners, and what are some good brands?
2006-09-01 18:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by phaedre05 1 in Health ➔ Dental
They probably need a good polish by the dentist ,then to save money just use whitening toothpaste.
2006-09-01 18:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to the dentist will help somewhat, but it won't remove stains. I asked my dentist about it. He said that's why they charge extra for whitening. They recommended Crest Whitestrips which I tried and hated. They caused a lot of pain in my teeth and gums and the pain lasted for weeks....although they were definitely whiter. Now I use Listerine Pre-Brush Rinse which I like a lot. It works well and keeps my teeth white. It's a little pricey though. I also use a whitening toothpaste.
2006-09-01 20:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some baking soda first, then ask your dentist if you want to get them whiter.
2006-09-01 18:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by cleaner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, try baking soda, but it tastes nasty. AIM works for me better than anything else.
2006-09-01 18:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it helps
2006-09-01 18:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋