Being military I live a very hectic life style and I don't have much time to myself let alone, doing more to my teeth than brushing them in the morning and at night. What is another alternative to teeth whitening other than white strips?
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Avoid peroxide!! IT causes breakdown of enamel and makes them more porous! USe once or twice but not more---slippery elm has been revered for hundreds of years for its tooth whitening abilities. You can brush with powder of slippery elm, but in the old days the old timers merely used a switch of slipppery elm (peel the bark off) and rubbed their teeth clean that way. Works like a charm, will not harm enamel!\n  Also, though I wouldnt recommend, some of these old timers would push chewing tobacco into their gums (bleah!) with these switches and it would indcue what they called "rushing".\n\n   If you use chewing tobacco Id say lose the habit, mouth cancer can be fatal.......
152223
Just go to a dentist and have your teeth whitened.
467405
NO GUM,BUT TRY EATING A FRESH APPLE IF YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT BRUSH IN THE MORNING.\nps.  this free advice is NOT COPYWRITTEN =O)
132118
Crest white strips professional or premium.. . their a little expensive but work very well and the whiteness lasts. YOu can get the highest potency from your dentist and other levels straight from the drug store
70891
i definatley would have to say Crest Whitening Strips.  It's worth the price.  Trust me*
100718
yea you can go to the dentist, but its expensive.  just use crest white strips and whiting toothpaste and whitening gum.
260700
they are both healthy..white is only more aesthetically pleasing...cause we've been conditioned that way. go to your dentist and consult about a bleaching kit..only way to whiten.
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I use Colgate total plus whitening - it's what my dentist recommended for me. I have never heard that whitening toothpastes weaken your teeth. I would suggest asking your dentist what he or she would recommend for your teeth - everyone teeth are different, your dentist knows your teeth best. Good luck.
375752
Well, first off I would highly recommend a water pic to keep your teeth and gums as clean as possible.  Then when you brush your teeth use a whitening toothpaste or even use plain baking soda from the kitchen.  It will help.\nAfter your braces come off you can get the real whitening strips to make that perfect smile sparkle !
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Whitening toothpastes will not change the shade of the teeth. At best, they may do a little better at removing some of the extrinsic stains on teeth caused by such things as smoking and drinking dark beverages.... doing these every day things is what cause your teeth to discolour. I would not recommend using them because they are abrasive and could potentially damage the tooth's enamel. \n\nThere are no strips, gels, etc that you can purchase over-the-counter that have been approved by the ADA (American Dental Association), therefore, I do not recommend the use of them. The only products approved by the ADA can only be purchased through your dentist. You should also be under the care of your dentist while you are using a tooth whitening program because the dentinal tubules are opened up during the process which can sometimes cause extreme sensitivity in the teeth. Your dentist would know when to discontinue use of the product.
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Try using sensodyne tooth paste and then rub it in on the real sensitive spots before bed (leave it on over night. Also you can ask you dds for a concentrated flouride product. Space out your use of the strips to prevent more sensitivity.
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I advise my patients to use \n\nColgate Sensation Deep Clean Whitening\n\nThis has Bicarbonate of soda in it but does not have the strong taste that Arm and Hammer has.\n\nIt is very mildly abrasive, enough that it will remove staining but not damage the enamel on your teeth.\n\nBeware of using Pearl Drops, Eucryl or other so called tooth polishes. They are too abrasive to be used regularly and make the staining worse eventually by roughening the enamel so the stain sticks all the more.\n\nIf it's any recommendation, I use this myself too!\n\np.s. Crest Whitening Strips are NOT available in the UK, the Americans have not been reading the questions again...........
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Limited effect.  It will make your teeth a few shades lighter but there is a limit.  If you need serious bleaching, see your dentist.  There is also such a thing as brushing too often.
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First you all, you should not be using any whitening products that can be purchased over-the-counter b/c none of them are ADA approved.... if you are, then discontinue use and begin using a sensitive toothpaste..... your teeth will be fine in a week or so.  If you are using a product from your dentist then contact your dentist as soon as possible to discuss the problem you are having with him or her.
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crest whitening strips or listerine whitening brand, with bleach for the teethe
549331
Hi,\nI think its wonderful that you are taking care of your teeth so well.  I wish more people were like you!  I bet you floss everyday also. You can start using your white strips as soon as you are eating a normal diet and brushing and flossing normal.  If your extraction sites are still sore, hold off on the strips.  Then when you are back to normal....WHITE AWAY!!!\nGood Luck.
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Results from tooth paste are totally insignificant the best way to whiten your teeth is by using Carbamide Peroxide, this is what dentists actually use and charge £300 per treatment.\nWe sell this for home use for around £20 and we also sell Laser kits. If you would like to know more please e mail me. or visit www.whitegob.com\nLaser kits produce immediate results and they are inexpensive.