.STEP 1: Brush and floss regularly to reduce or prevent stains.
STEP 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.
STEP 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.
STEP 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.
STEP 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.
Most whitening toothpastes usually don't work. :-)~
2006-12-09 21:17:29
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answered by Anonymous
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On a comparative foundation, enamel whitening toothpastes in general don't seem to be viewed to be probably the most mighty kind of enamel whitening merchandise to be had, certainly when you consider that their end result is just one of casting off superficial particles versus developing a real inside colour difference as is the case with peroxide-centered whiteners. However, there may also be situations while a whitening toothpaste is the exceptional alternative. One of the visible methods to cut back staining of the enamel and advertise healthful gums is by way of ingesting plenty of water. Drinking plenty of water steers you clear of ingesting fluids which can be darker and have a tendency to stain or discolor enamel. Coffee, tea, and primarily darkish coloured soda's are a number of the best beverages that depart stains on enamel. An occasional beverage that results in staining isn't a drawback. Constant intake of those forms of drink isn't conducive to enamel whitening.
2016-09-03 09:06:59
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answered by boyington 4
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Visit Ebay, select "teeth whitening" and take your pick from a HUGE range of whitening products.
Do not worry too much about the "blue plasma" light, it isn't plasma (cheap LEDs) and it has long been realised that even in the high-end dentists clinics, the light actually DOESN'T make much difference.
there have been a few trials now where thre is NO statistical difference to the results. However they look impressive and it helps to justify why a dentist should charge you £500 for 25p worth of carbamide peroxide gel, 10 minutes work and 45 minutes of you sitting in a chair.
2006-12-09 21:41:18
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answered by Mark T 6
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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
2006-12-10 05:06:14
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answered by parijat 3
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I have just bought a home bleaching kit from whiterthanwhite.co.uk and it's done wonders for my smile. They send you a kit to make an impression of your teeth which you post back to them. They then send you a custom made plate for your teeth with tubes of bleach gel and instructions for use. It's quite expensive but well worth it I'd say.
2006-12-09 21:28:25
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answered by Deb 3
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Crest Whitestrips work well, but they can make your teeth sensitive.
2006-12-09 21:24:47
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answered by ROBERT L O 4
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i've heard the crest whitestrips are good. also a dentist can do it.
2006-12-09 21:18:01
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answered by anonymous 6
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use glister from Ambay
2006-12-10 13:29:28
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answered by Pankaj Minhas 2
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use crest white strips, they work great
2006-12-09 21:29:19
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answered by Rusty P 1
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