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I will brush twice daily. but my teeth are not white. Can you give me a better advise to make the teeth whitened?

2007-02-03 05:30:04 · 20 answers · asked by Sandeep 1 in Health Dental

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Tooth bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Many people consider white teeth to be an attractive feature of a smile. A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often increase in value--that is to say, they become darker. This darkening is due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco.

As white teeth are subconsciously associated with youth, they have become desirable. This has been made more apparent with the spread of American culture worldwide, where an especially white smile is coined a "Hollywood smile". The procedure to bleach teeth uses oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to lighten the shade of the tooth. The oxidising agent penetrates the porosities in the rod-like crystal structure of enamel and oxidises interprismatic stain deposits; over a period of time, the dentine layer, lying underneath the enamel, is also bleached.

There are two main methods of bleaching. The first involves applying a high concentration of oxidising agent for a short period of time, which is the so-called office bleach. This produces quick results but risks chemical burns to the soft tissues. Therefore, most in-office bleaching procedures use a light-cured protective layer that is carefully painted on the gums and papilla (the tips of the gums between the teeth). The bleaching agent is either carbamide peroxide, which breaks down in the mouth to form hydrogen peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide itself. The bleaching gel typically contains up to 35% hydrogen peroxide equivalent.

The alternative method involves using a thin mouthguard or strip to hold a low concentration of oxidising agent next to the teeth for as long as several hours a day for a period of 5 to 14 days. This is known as take-home or over-the-counter bleaching. This is a slower process but has fewer risks to the soft tissues. The bleaching agent is typically less than 10% hydrogen peroxide equivalent.

A typical course of bleaching can produce dramatic improvements in the cosmetic appearance of most stained teeth; however, some stains do not respond to bleaching. Tetracycline staining may require prolonged bleaching, as it takes longer for the bleach to reach the dentine layer. White-spot decalcifications may also be highlighted and become more noticeable.

Recently, efforts have been made to accelerate the bleaching process by the use of light. Studies have shown varying results as to the efficacy of light-activated bleaching.

Side effects of tooth bleaching include: chemical burns (if a high-concentration oxidizing agent contacts unprotected tissues, which may bleach or discolor mucous membranes), sensitive teeth, and overbleaching (known in the profession as "over white teeth"). Rebound, or teeth losing the bleached effect and darkening, is also an issue, with some studies showing the rebound effect over 30 days. A recent study by Kugel et al has shown that as much as 4 shades of lightness can be lost over 30 days with light-activated/office bleaching.

FOR MYSELF:
I soak my toothbrush in baking soda to keep it clean and fresh. I use baking soda in my bath. Keeps my skin nice and soft. (Even my elbows.)

Baking Soda is a great teeth whitener. Sprinkle a little on your toothbrush before the paste goes on.

2007-02-03 05:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Basically the best option to get tooth whitening is use Teeth Whitening treatment . Apart from this there are also some home remedies such as:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Drink mouthwash.
Brush your teeth with baking soda.
Eat more crunchy fruits like celery, carrots, apple, etc.
Use peel of banana on your teeth.

2014-08-06 23:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0 0

Be aware that sometimes brushing heavily can reduce the enamel and the tooth won't have that polished look even when whitened. I was looking at some products online and some I've tried and haven't been good as in takes several weeks as opposed to days to whiten this product called "Teeth Whitening 4 You" was brilliant , it's not too harsh on teeth, and the results are well worth it,

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2014-07-02 08:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Who doesn't want sparkling white teeth? Clean, white teeth are an indication of how well-groomed you are.


Here are a few things from your kitchen that will preserve that dazzling smile:

Baking soda: It's not known as the universal cleanser for nothing. Add a little baking soda to your toothbrush and brush like you normally would.

Peroxide: It's always used for cleaning as it kills germs. Teeth get discolored because of the natural colorants in the food we have and also because of the bacteria and germs living on our teeth. After brushing, rinse your mouth with peroxide. It freshens and cleanses while whitening teeth.

If these tips were helpful, I have a couple more on my blog that may be useful.

2013-12-01 09:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Not that continued ago about the alone way association knew how to get white teeth was to appointment the dentist office. Teeth whitening in the dentist's chair, nonetheless, is a slow and tiresome process. Even so, as time went on a growing number of people today were asking for whiter teeth. In an attempt to meet public need, home whitening systems began showing up on supermarket shelves.

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2013-11-04 07:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 4 0

I will give two suggestions.
1. Use teeth whitening toothpaste instead of your regular one.
2. use teeth whitening strips, it is the most used teeth whitening remedy around the globe. Its efficacy is outstanding in term of teeth whitening and cost effectiveness.

2016-12-05 06:29:22 · answer #6 · answered by Danish 3 · 0 0

Today, new techniques are available through which teeth whitening is made easy and it lasts for a longer time. Consult a good dentist. This technique is so helpful that it can whiten tetracycline teeth and even stained composite fillings.

2013-09-26 01:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Victor Ryoo 1 · 0 0

Make sure you use a whitening toothpaste, preferably one with baking soda. Listerene whitening rinse is also a helpful pre-brush rinse that has good results.

If that doesn't help you could try a bleaching product or Crest Whitestrips from your local drugstore.

Most drastically you have your teeth whitened by your dentist, but that tends to be quite expensive.

2007-02-03 05:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by boog_forever 2 · 0 1

Tooth bleaching or whiting tooth past works for me . Just give it a few months . Big bits of yellow will start to fall off you teeth and its cheap to price not like Tooth bleaching .

2007-02-03 05:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

There are a lot of home remedies like using baking soda and lime for teeth whitening, but according to me it is always a better option to visit a dentist for getting instant and long lasting whitening effect on the teeth. I was also using the said home remedies for teeth whitening but since I wanted some quick results one of my friend suggested me about Dentzz Dental clinic. Well the treatment performed by them is very effective and reliable. I loved the results and would surely recommend it to others.

2014-09-04 19:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by Dinkar 3 · 0 0

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