My teeth aren't yellow or anything, but they're not pearly whites. I really want to have super white teeth but I have braces, so I can't get whitening or use Crest Whitestrips or anything. I brush atleast twice a day, usually three or four times though. I use mouthwash, and floss. But my teeth still aren't really white. Any advice to make them whiter?
2007-01-21 09:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
If you get blue o-ties, your teeth will appear whiter. Get bright colors and steer clear of yellow, orange and other colors with a yellowish appearance.
Use the same trick with your lip gloss/lipstick. Use colors with a neutral or cool undertone. Stay away from warm colors that contain an orangish tint.
2007-01-21 10:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ingredients in whitening can harm your braces. You best bet: whitening tootpastes because they have a lower % of active ingredients. Also, to wait until your braces are off. Since you sometimes brush your teeth 4 times a day beware to brush gently or you can wear out your gums and your smile will be too "toothy" good luck!
2007-01-21 09:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Shar.E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my ortho. the same question when I had my braces and she told me there was nothing I could do to make them whiter while my braces were on. Sorry.
But I will tell you what you eat and drink affects the color of your teeth- like chocolate dulls your teeth color.
2007-01-21 09:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listerine makes a whitening pre-brush rinse now that I'm really liking. It's easy, and it seems to work pretty well.
2007-01-21 09:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not drink a lot of soda or iced tea because they stain your teeth!
2007-01-21 09:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dairy Fairy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋