I know it sounds crazy but I have a friend that is desperate. She has already tried clorox, greased lightning, several over the counter things that shouldn't be used and nothing works. She doesn't have access to a computer so she wanted me to ask. I know it's dangerous and I have already told her that. She said she only dabs a little on her teeth and lets it sit like 2 minutes. Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions besides sending her to a mental institution. I'm sure there is someone out here who has possibly tried it as well. It's the Internet?????
2006-10-11 05:46:54 · 14 answers · asked by Candy W 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Be very careful about what you use and how you use it. There has been some very negative results and harmful effects even from products purchased from stores that are made for this.
2006-10-11 05:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Joe Fooled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide, the kind you buy in the pharmacy for disinfecting an open wound.
I'm told it's harsh, but over a period of time it works very well.
I put a little on my toothbrush to wet it instead of water, every time I brush my teeth.
I keep some in a small glass dropper bottle so that I don't pour it and waste alot of it down the sink.
You can also use a small glass spray bottle to directly spray some on your teeth at the gum line. The sprayer mechanism must be made of a high quality plastic or over time the peroxide will eat it.
I used an empty mouth wash concetrate bottle from Amway (I guess it's now called Quixtar).
Let it sit for several minutes, and then brush as described above.
You will most likely be shocked at how much it fizzes the very first time you put it on your toothbrush, but don't worry it's just disinfecting it.
Over time it won't fizz anymore because it's killed the germs on your toothbrush. The fizz is just an indication that it's killing germs. Your toothbrush will be cleaner, which will make your mouth healthier.
The taste of hydrogen peroxide isn't pleasant, but it's not too bad.
I've done this for many years.
2006-10-11 06:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by M. K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Grief,, she is going to end up with no teeth,, Please tell her to stop and use dental products. Please...
Tooth whitening
Tooth whitening or tooth bleaching are procedures that attempt to lighten a tooth's color in either of two ways: by chemical or mechanical action [53].
Working chemically, a bleaching agent is used to carry out an oxidation reaction in the enamel and dentin [54]. The agents most commonly used to intrinsically change the color of teeth are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide [55]. A tooth whitening product with an overall low pH can put enamel at risk for decay or destruction by demineralization. Consequently, care should be taken and risk evaluated when choosing a product which is very acidic [56].
Tooth whiteners in toothpastes work through a mechanical action. They have mild abrasives which aid in the removal of stains on enamel. Although this can be an effective method, it does not alter the intrinsic color of teeth [57].
Microabrasion techniques employ both methods. An acid is used first to weaken the outer 22–27 micrometers of enamel in order to weaken it enough for the subsequent abrasive force [58]. This allows for removal of superficial stains in the enamel. If the discoloration is deeper or in the dentin, this method of tooth whitening will not be successful.
2006-10-11 06:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Cee S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen peroxide bleaches teeth. BUT dentin is made out of little tubular cells, if the peroxide seeps in and comes close to the pulp (Nerve) it can permanently damage the tooth and your friend needs rootcanaltreatment.
She should go to the Hygienist, to remove staining, and use whitening toothpaste.
Stay away from coffee, tea, red wine .......
There are more powerful whitening solutions available at your dentist (but not cheap)
Stay away from household cleaners, they might cost you your teeth, your health and in extreme cases your life
2006-10-11 07:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Starlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok - first tell your chum to place the Clorox down except she needs tousled the teeth and mouth sores (and a achieveable holiday to the emergency room) the uncomplicated and maximum suitable homestead answer for whiter the teeth is a answer of peroxide and baking soda. Take a tablespoon of baking soda and slowy upload tiny quantities of peroxide and combine until eventually it varieties a paste. placed the paste on the toothbrush and brush it onto the the teeth for 3 complete minutes. she would be waiting to would desire to repeat this 2x's an afternoon (morning and evening) for approximately 3 weeks. she would be waiting to observe the teeth that are plenty whiter! this could be a secure NON-poisonous technique in assessment to bleach and greased lighting fixtures.
2016-10-02 04:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and
are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural
tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries
but certain precautions have to be taken.
I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/ep7yg
2006-10-12 18:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by PAPU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is desperate and serious about good teeth then she would have gone to a good dentist and you would advise her of the right way too if you are her friend.
2006-10-13 00:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would speak to a professional (i.e. a dentist or dental hygenist) for your answer. I doubt a household item would work.
2006-10-11 06:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by C = JD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hve not tried it, but I have heard that Hydrogen Peroxide is good for this purpose.
2006-10-11 05:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use hydrogen peroxide and water as a mouth rinse.
2006-10-11 05:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋