I saw different products in pharmacy like whitening strips of many brands and another products like lamps. I know that the better option will be visit a dentist. But I'm talking about pharmacy products..Thanks in advance 4 your comments..:)
2007-02-10 22:42:02 · 11 answers · asked by annbabelle r 1 in Health ➔ Dental
strips, and use a lot for a long period of time.
2007-02-10 22:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to use something by Colgate or crest. They have spent alot of money and time getting an ADA(American Dental Association) seal of approval and would never jeopardize that by putting out something that is not safe. Also use sensitivity toothpaste 1 - 2 wks prior to whitening during whitening and 1-2 wks after whitening to prevent sensitivity. The product I have seen that works the best is Crest whitestrips but the key seems to be to use them every day for the two week period. They dont work as well if you do a couple days then skip a day. I definitely dont recommend peroxide, baking soda or things like that while they can whiten your teeth if they are not diluted properly they can cause chemical burns on your gums
2007-02-11 04:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by firstmolars@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try mixing salt and soda together where it makes a paste, and use that and see if that helps. They have a toothpaste that is for coffee drinkers and smokers, just reg. type of toothpaste, but that works. The best is to get a bleach kit from the dentist, they fit you with a plastic gum cover formed to your teeth, but I don't see why you just could not get a guard that the football players use, you put it in either cold water or hot, and it forms to your teeth, and then buy the bleach from the dentist. You just put it in there and wear it for a couple of hours each day, that should do it better than over the counter. I am sure the bleach paste is not that expensive, it is just when they have to do a mold of your teeth and make a guard for your teeth. WE are talking about cheap, and the best, so I am not a dentist, so just take it for what it is worth. The over the counter things like has been said, may not work very well. I don't think the paste from the dentist is very expensive.
2016-03-29 01:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would like something that is natural as well as inexpensive, I have just the thing.
The Herbal Body Book (A Natural Approach To Healthier Hair, Skin, and Nail) by Stephanie Tourles says that....
"strawberries have a slightly bleaching effect and help to rid the teeth of tea, coffee, and cigarette stains. A strawberry is much safer to use than lemon juice, which is too acidic."
Her recipe for Strawberry Brightener
Mash 1 medium-sized ripe strawberry. Dip your brush into the liquid and brush normally.
From the Answerer:
I must warn you that the seeds get stuck in your toothbrush, so you may want to have a separate brush just for the strawberry treatment. You would want to do this after regular brushing with toothpaste, of course. You can use thawed out berries that have been frozen, but make sure they do not have sugar in them (and that they’re not still cold). This is a tasty way to treat your teeth!
***This book has great recipes for natural facial steams, scrubs, toners, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, shampoos, etc. I got mine from Amazon for less than $4!!!
2007-02-12 07:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by diamond8784 3 · 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
2007-02-13 05:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine is a long time heavy coffee drinker/smoker with a beautiful bright smile. I once asked her where she kept her toothpaste and she told me she dosen't use it (!). She brushed her teeth with salt and then used a basic mouth wash.
She said she got the idea from watching her aunt use salt to clean coffee/tea stains of of her china mugs.
I've not tried this personally, since I don't tend to eat staining foods, but she's been doing it for a good 15 years... might be worth a try. It's cheap.
2007-02-10 22:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by zzycatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever whitening product you choose, you must not overuse it, for all whitening products cause thinning of the teeth enamel if overused.
2007-02-11 00:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by calvin o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlie toothpaste plus the whitening wash:)
2007-02-10 23:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by rosemary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya really should not use it at all, it disturbs the enamal and sooner or later your teeth will become cold,hot sensitive, trust me,it is a fact!
2007-02-10 22:46:36 · answer #9 · answered by Billie R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tooth Paste...
Well you have to experiment. But don't get overdone. I just like to keep my slightly darker shade.
2007-02-10 22:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋