What is the best at-home tooth whitening solution or product?
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Try brushing your teeth with a combination of equal parts wood ash, lemon juice, and plain table salt! If you can stand the taste, your teeth will be much whiter!! Don't swallow the salty water, and don't do this if you are on a sodium free diet. \nHappy smiles!\nMayaLisa
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There aren't any and none of them are approved by the ADA.  The best way to whiten your teeth is by going to see your dentist.  The only whitening systems for home use that have been approved by the ADA are Colgate Platinum Daytime Professional Whitening System, Opalescence, and Nite White.  All of which can only be obtained from your dentist.
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How about $6 for very white teeth?  I have used "Dr. George's Dental White", and people actually ask me about my teeth and how I did it.\n\nI recommend just buying the "refill" and swishing it around in your mouth for 15 min every few days.  I do it while I'm in the shower.\n\nYou can buy the product in some drugstores or here:\n\nhttp://www.drgeorges.com/buy-teeth-whitening-online.asp
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Dude...\n\n1)Brush\n\n2)Teeth whitener\n\nLast)Go to a dentist
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I recommend you see your dentist if you wnat to whiten your teeth and yes, you will have good results.  The cost will vary depending on what part of the U.S. you live in.  I do not advise any whitening products available over-the-counter as there are none that are approved by the ADA (American Dental Association).  The only whitening products that have been approved by the ADA are available only at your dental office.
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My friend has the WHITEST teeth I have ever seen. She used Crest White Strips and Crest Vivid White toothpaste.
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Well, I would reccommend the crest brand. If you want to know about the effectiveness of this brand, read the following paragraphs. For more info check out:\nhttp://www.animated-teeth.com/whitening_strips/a1_teeth_whitening.htm\n\nHow effective are teeth whitening strips?\nThere is simply no way to know for certain what type of whitening results will be possible with the use of any teeth whitening product. The results people experience are variable, period. This is because the teeth of any given population of people will display various types of tooth staining that has been produced by a variety of causes. As a result each of these people will have their own unique level of bleaching potential. \n\nAs you can no doubt imagine the overall effectiveness of teeth whitening products can be somewhat difficult to determine. In any given study there will be variability related to specifically which participants (by chance) got assigned to which group. In real life there will be variables not the least of which are which whitening systems are compatible with the user's lifestyle and perceptions of whitener use. Since peroxide-based teeth whitening simply seems to be one of cause and effect (the use of an appropriate whitener for an appropriate duration) it seems that compliance to the whitening system's instructions will be of paramount importance in the user's ability to obtain the whitening results they are after. \n\nThe published clinical studies we have reviewed seem to suggest that teeth whitening strips coated with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitener can be expected to provide similar whitening results as tray-based systems using a 10% carbamide peroxide whitener (a technique which at this point is generally accepted as the unofficial standard for at-home teeth whitening systems). As alluded to previously, since teeth whitening is simply a case of cause and effect, when choosing between teeth whitening strips or a tray-based system, selecting the system whose instructions you find easiest to comply with will make it more likely you will achieve the whitening results you are after. Compliance to a system is everything.
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Oh my god, you HAVE to try Crest white Strips Premium, they are the BEST, my teeth are still really white, and I used them a year ago, I always get complements!\n\nThey are about $23.00 at Walmart.
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I have found that the Arm & Hammer brand of toothpaste that is whitening works very well, after you are done with the tube you are suppossed to be able to see about three shades lighter.
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Ten Top Ways to Whiten Your Teeth\n\nAnd they are all simple!\n\nBefore you try something more drastic, give these simple little tips a try. You might find that your teeth are white than you ever imagined. \n1. Avoid coffee and red wine as much as possible. Both will quickly stain your teeth.\n\n2. Raw veggies will clean your teeth so you not only have a healthy snack, you are cleaning your teeth at the same time. \n\n3. Keep an eye on your toothbrush. It can't do its job if it is worn out. It might sound obvious, but you have no idea how many people hold on to the same old brush. If you think about it, it is almost impossible to brush away film that hides your white teeth, with a brush that has worn out bristles.\n\n4. Strawberries have a natural bleaching effect and are loaded with Vitamin C, so you simply can't lose. Rub the pulp over your teeth and then rinse.\n\n5. Brushing your teeth every 12 hours is considered a rule of thumb. This will prevent plaque from forming and stains setting. \n\n6. Lemon peel massaged over the teeth is often used for whitening. Rinse thoroughly. \n\n7. Avoid smoking. This is one of the quickest ways of turning white teeth yellow.\n\n8. Floss at least once a day. Stains can easily form between teeth. \n\n9. Use whitening toothpastes that have the American Dental Association seal of approval.\n\n10. Have your teeth professionally cleaned once a year. Your teeth will feel so much cleaner. Makes you wonder about the rest of the time.
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you can mix peroxide and household baking soda and brush your teeth with it and it will whiten your teeth...cheaper than the products and just as good as what you see on t.v. it dont tast good but it works...oh it does not whiten your gums either...
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Teeth can be whitened by several methods:\n\n1. "Bleaching" which truly involves hydrogen peroxide\n2. Veneers - artificial surfaces placed and glued on the tooth front surfaces (usually the top fronts first)\n3. Caps  or crowns - one or more teeth reduced in size and a new surface made to place over the top.\n\nBleaching is the easiest and cheapest. Several shades of whitening can be effecteed. Consult with your dentist.\n\nThere are off-the-shelf methods now sold in pharmacies that have overnight trays and solution to put in them. You sleep with the solution in them and the holder in your mouth.  Use care to follow instructions. Irritation of gum tissue is a worry.\n\nVeneers require a dentist and can cost a thousand or more dollars. They look great but may require careful treatment afterward to avoid popping them off from hard wear and eating. \n\nCaps and crowns are rugged but are major dental commitment. Most dentists will not do this without health reasons.\n\nBest of luck and get a professional opinion or two.
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either crest whitestrips also to keep up your "whiteness" quick rinse with peroxide everyday
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My Dentist says that there two types of teeth in regards to brightening products:  1) those which will benefit from professional treatment by a Dentist (expensive)and 2)those that will not (but do respond to the over-the-counter brighteners.)  I have used most of the OTC brighteners as well as all the toothpastes.  My vote goes to Crest Strips, but if you are on a tight budget, Walmart has a brand for around $10.  Good luck & GOD bless.
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they just say it will "whiten" your teeth so u will buy there products .they are all phonies out there just buy colgate and remember:brush,floss and use mouthwash and brush your teeth after every meal/snack
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There was an infomercial for Didi-7 a few years ago.  That stuff worked FANTASTIC.  Other than that, try anything (other than chlorine bleach) that whitens gently.  Toothpaste works, depending on the brand.\n\nMy step-daughters had to have perfect white sneakers for cheerleading every game, but they did cheers on a cinder track & would ruin them every time.
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Hi, \n\nThe only way you will be able to whiten your teeth properly is to have them bleached professionally at a dentist. The stuff sold in the shops does not contain enough peroxide (the active ingredient) to remove anything but a little suface staining.You need to have at least 10% peroxide and this strength is only legally available to dentists in the UK . \n\n Bleaching, when done properly does NOT damage the enamel of the teeth, any sensitivity is usually only temporary and can usually be overcome by using a Sensitive toothpaste and fluoride mouthwash.\n\nI have had quite a few patients have it done, men and women of all ages (mostly over 40 surprisingly) and we have had some really good results.\n\nTo do home bleaching supervised by a dentist costs around £350 but gets fantastic results. You wear two bleaching trays for a couple of hours a night for approx 2 wks depending on lightening needed.\n\nYou can also have speed whitening done at the dentist in 1 hour and at around £650, but beware, if your teeth are not isolated properly this can make your teeth and gums very sensitive! better to do it gradually over a couple of weeks when you get the same results anyway. The laser light does not really do anything anyway, it just makes you think you are getting value for money !\n\nIf it is just surface staining I advise my patients to use a toothpaste containing Bicarbonate of soda and and electric toothbrush (you can get them as cheap as £12 now) this can work wonders too. Also a visit to a Dental Hygienist for a professional scale and polish can make a big difference .\n\nHope this helps