How do i whitten it at home?
2006-09-15 18:43:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Don't use baking soda and lemon juice, they create a weak acid that WILL destroy the tooth enamel. Peroxide will NOT lighten your teeth either. The two things to try would be a whitening type toothpaste to remove surface stains, and the over the counter whitening strips. Also, get your teeth cleaned to make sure you don't have any problems with the enamel, if you are grinding your teeth at night you could be wearing away some of the enamel, which could make your teeth appear yellower as the enamel gets thinner and the underlying dentin (which is naturally yellow in color) is exposed.
2006-09-15 20:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by blondambition 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "rinse with a bit of Listerine and hydrogen peroxide" reply from Meforever is the best procedure and what periodontists use as well. Don't spend money in all the other whiteners because they do not work any better, unless you spend around $500 for a laser whitening (although I read somewhere that it may eat the enamel that covers your teeth).
If you want to "polish" your teeth, you can do it with a little sodium bicarbonate and a few lemon juice drops.
2006-09-16 01:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by Maria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soda, coffee and meds can also cause yellowing of your teeth. Some meds that your mother took while she was pregnant can cause your teeth to be discolored. I had my teeth professionally whitened by my dentist and later tried the Crest White strips. Though the medical one was far more expensive, it was not any more effective than the other one. Try the Crest white strips.
2006-09-16 01:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by oneradnursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine too. Ever get a filling at a dentist? They have this little color comparison chart and it shows a whole bunch of different colors of teeth. The point is, not all teeth are white... in fact, hardly any at all. Just brush, floss, and don't worry about it.
2006-09-16 01:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Whodad, says it may be the water. water heavy in iron and other chemicals may effect the whiteness of your teeth, tooth if your from Arkansas.on a camel trip through Indian territory ( that's Oklahoma) a drover said the water was so hard the camels had to chew it before swallowing.
2006-09-16 07:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by whodad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your teeth whitened. There are many dentists who call it the "Lunch Hour" treatment. Meaning it can be done within an hour for about $150. But make certain the dentist is reliable and you've seen his work. Recommendations are always wise.
2006-09-16 01:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by tampagirl1015 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Crest Whitestrips (or local store brand of the same type). They are really easy to use and fairly affordable. You will not notice a difference immediately, but by the end, you should. Good luck!
2006-09-16 01:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Brandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coffee and tea can also stain teeth, and I loved the Crest White Strips!
2006-09-16 01:46:52 · answer #8 · answered by Tree777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut up Mr. Anator P70, quit being an a**. Anyways, I would, like most people have said, try crest white strips and don't listen to the Mr.Anator jerk.
2006-09-16 01:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by dawn27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people just have yellow teeth and fluoride is naturally yellow. white teeth are not always healthy teeth. brush some bi carb on them dry.
2006-09-16 06:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by EJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋