what should i use to whiten my teeth?

Question

crest strips?? if you use them please tell me if you find them effective and after how long did you notice a change. should i just use baking soda when i brush my teeth? i tried that once before but it was pretty nasty. but if thats more effective then i guess i'll do that.

Answer 1

just brush more often

Answer 2

The Crest Classic Whitestrips work Great.. and after you whiten then you can use the Crest Whitening toothpaste or Crest Whitening Rinse to maintain the white

Answer 3

The crest strips work really well but are expensive. Peroxide and baking soda help too. Get some rembrandt toothpaste. It works pretty good too.

Answer 4

Those crest strips really do work!!! Just give them a couple weeks and you'll notice a difference

Answer 5

Most cases of tooth decay and gum disease could be prevented if people took proper care of their teeth and gums. Proper care requires (1) a good diet, (2) cleaning the teeth after eating, and (3) dental checkups.

A good diet.
Dentists advise people to eat well-balanced meals. Such meals include a variety of foods and provide the nutrients (nourishing substances) needed by the teeth and gums. Nutrition experts divide foods into groups to help people plan well-balanced meals.

Dentists also urge people to eat fewer sugary foods because these foods contribute to tooth decay. Bacteria in the mouth digest sugar and produce an acid as a result. The acid dissolves tooth enamel, forming a cavity.

Foods that have a large amount of sugar include candies, pastries, most breakfast cereals, and sweetened canned fruits. Many people eat sugary foods as snacks. In place of sugary foods, dentists advise people to snack on such foods as fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, and nuts. They also recommend that people drink skim milk or unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices instead of soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Dentists further recommend that children drink water with chemical compounds called fluorides. Fluorides are absorbed by the enamel as the teeth grow. They help the teeth resist acid that forms cavities. Some communities have a water supply that naturally contains fluorides. Many other communities add fluorides to the water supply. But some people oppose fluoridation (the addition of fluorides to water supplies). For information on the arguments, see FLUORIDATION.

Fluorides may be applied directly to a child's teeth during a dental checkup. In some cases, dentists prescribe a fluoride substance that children can apply at home. Most dentists also advise children to brush their teeth with a toothpaste that contains fluorides.

Cleaning the teeth.
Dentists advise people to clean their teeth by brushing after every meal and by using dental floss once a day. Dental floss is a thin thread that comes in a roll. It is used to clean the areas between teeth and under the gum line. Brushing and flossing remove trapped food particles and plaque from the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film that consists of saliva, food particles, and bacteria. The bacteria digest certain foods, particularly sugars, and form an enamel-dissolving acid.

To brush the teeth, you should use a small, soft toothbrush and a toothpaste that contains fluorides. There are several methods of brushing. You should use the one recommended by your dentist. One commonly recommended method is to place the brush against the teeth at a slight angle, with the bristles pointed toward the gums. Brush the upper teeth with a downward, sweeping motion. Brush the lower teeth with an upward, sweeping motion. Clean both the outside and the inside surfaces of the teeth in this way. Use a scrubbing motion to clean the biting surfaces of the premolars and molars. Lastly, brush the tongue to remove food particles and bacteria, which contribute to bad mouth odors. Then rinse the mouth thoroughly with water or mouthwash.

To floss the teeth, cut a piece of floss about 18 inches (46 centimeters) long from the roll. Wrap one end of the floss around each middle finger. Using the index fingers and thumbs, gently guide the floss between two teeth. Then pull the floss up and down, cleaning the sides of both teeth and the areas around the gum line. Repeat this procedure on all the teeth.

Some people use disclosing tablets to see if any areas of the teeth remain unclean after brushing and flossing. Disclosing tablets contain a red or purple dye. When you chew a tablet, the dye sticks to unclean areas of the teeth. You can then rebrush and refloss these spots.

Dental checkups.
Dentists advise people to have a dental checkup at least once a year. Children should start going to a dentist after all their deciduous teeth have erupted. Dentists can recognize and treat diseases of the teeth and gums at an early stage, before the diseases cause serious damage. Dentists also provide services that help prevent diseases of the teeth and gums. Many dentists employ a licensed dental hygienist to help them in their work.

During a checkup, the dentist looks at the teeth, gums, and other tissues inside the mouth for signs of diseases. The dentist-or the dental hygienist-also may X-ray the teeth. X rays can show the location of dental decay that cannot be seen. They also show any abnormal conditions of the jawbones and other tissues that support the teeth. Based on the examination, the dentist may decide to fill cavities or plan other treatment. The dentist or hygienist then cleans the teeth to remove plaque and calculus, a hard, yellowish substance formed by the buildup of plaque. Calculus is also called tartar. After the teeth have been cleaned, a fluoride substance is applied to help the teeth resist decay. Generally, only children and teen-agers receive applications of fluorides. Lastly, the dentist or hygienist may instruct the patient on how to brush and floss the teeth properly.

Answer 6

See your dentist ( if you can afford it ) and he could whiten your teeth the proper professional way. They use special techniques for that.