I've tried brushing with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for 3 weeks with no success. Perhaps my teeth are not stained and so there is no way to get rid of the yellow. Could it be that only stained teeth be whitened and not teeth that are naturally yellow in color? My teeth are strong and thick and I heard that can cause teeth to be yellow since less light can pass through it.
2006-09-27 10:34:28 · 6 answers · asked by Toby 2 in Health ➔ Dental
It's true, if you're a coffee drinker or smoker your teeth can yellow quite a bit over time. Over the counter teeth whitening can work pretty good, but I think in your case the stronger percentage of peroxide from a dentist would work better. I would recommend the trays instead of "in office" bleaching. Tray whitening can last over 18 months where as the "in office" bleaching only lasts about 6 months (Plus it costs twice as much). I'm not sure that thicker teeth have much to do with it, but genetics in general might be a factor. Ask your dentist about a bleach that has 16- 22% carbamide peroxide. I've seen dramatic results!! Hope this helps
-Dental Assistant
2006-09-27 11:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by misindy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the professional teeth whitening procedures and from the whitening at home kits. They are using extremely toxic chemicals that can cause IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO TOOTH ENAMEL and premature tooth decay.
Check out this site: http://www.naturalwhiteteeth.net - It's about how you can whiten your teeth 100% naturally. Same results but 100% safe and 1000 times cheaper.
2014-09-16 04:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you smoke Toby? Or did you? Because that would contribute.
Try whitening tooth paste and/or those white strips because they do work.
Also, your DDS can do a cleaning and polishing and that should whiten then up quite a bit.
2006-09-27 10:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Dolphin lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the white strips; they work. Also, toothpaste with peroxide and baking soda does a good job. Colgate is one, and it is inexpensive but does really good. Crest Whitening with Scope is also good.
2016-03-18 02:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to go to the dentist and get them professionally whitened.
2006-09-27 10:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by shai 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
crest renewal or whatever.. my boyfriend tried them and his teeth are awesome... BUT, you have to do exactly what it says and not cheat!!!
2006-09-27 10:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by amylr620 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
brush ur teeth
2006-09-27 10:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋