Any way to whiten teeth without having to go out and buy a teeth whitening product?
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1. Models are told to sip through a straw to protect their teeth from stain-makers like coffee, cola, tea and red wine. \n\n2. Concentrate on foods that act like detergents and whiten teeth naturally. These are generally foods that require a lot of chewing like apples, celery and carrots. Other foods can act like a barrier on teeth by creating a film. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach are foods that prevent stains from recurring. \n\n3. Take a couple of strawberries and mash them in a dish or bowl. Then, taking your finger, spread the pulp all over your teeth. Leave it on a minute or two, and then brush it off thoroughly.\n\n4. By now, most of us have heard of whitening strips such as Crest Whitestrips. These flexible strips that you apply directly to your teeth are similar to the peroxide gel that dentists use during their bleaching procedures. They promise to whiten teeth in two weeks, and the results last up to six months. \n\n5. Make your teeth look whiter by using a bright shade of lipstick. The color contrast will make your teeth look like you’ve had whitening treatment.
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Avoid coffee and red wine as much as possible. Both will quickly stain your teeth,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, Brushing your teeth every 12 hours,Lemon peel massaged over the teeth is often used for whitening. Rinse thoroughly,Avoid smoking,floss at least once a day.thank you
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There are some really good whitening products available through your dentist.  Opalescence is a good one.  It takes a little longer for tetracycline staining than for regular stains but the wait is worth it.  Some say do veneers but they are expensive and only last 5 to 10 yrs last i heard. We're talking 5to 600 a tooth.
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Avoid pop, coffee or smoking which can all yellow/darken your teeth.  You can also try brushing your teeth after meals.  If you are out at a restaurant and you cannot brush right after a meal where you had pop or coffee, go to the restroom and swish some water around in your mouth and spit.  It is not exactly like brushing but will get some of the residue off your teeth.\nIn addition to that, use a whitening toothpaste, and if you want to spend a little more (25$ about) buy a whitening kit that you only have to do once a year or so.  Those are a little costly, but not compared to how much it would cost to  have your teeth professionally whitened.
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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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Brush your teeth twice a day also see a dentist about a special teeth whightener. Drinks lots of milk. That way your teeth will get whiter and stronger. But you are right about baking soda. There is a special kind of tooth paste dentists use that is made with baking soda. It taste nasty but it works. Try to get your hands on some.
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I brush twice a day morning and night, with "Arm and Hammer" peroxide and baking soda. Peroxide whitens your teeth. If you really want white teeth talk to your dentist and ask them about teeth whitening, they whiten your teeth with lasers. I wouldn't use the whitening strip, they eat away the enamal on your teeth. I would get it done professionally.
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I know you said excluding toothpaste, but have you tried the new Luminous?  I was in the same boat, and it was suggested to me, and I am very happy with the results!\n\nSorry!
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Natural way to whiten teeth:\n\nMix 1 spoon salt, 1 spoon sugar, 1 spoon honey and use a lemon to rub your teeth.
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mix lemon juice and baking soda and brush your teeth with it,this really works after u have brushed your teeth with the mixture, brush with regular toothpaste do this 1-2 times a week and on the days that u do not brush with the mixture, sprinkle some salt onto your toothpaste
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Contact a dentist that carries the Nite White system.  They will make custom fitted trays that allow for better whitening than any of the strips that you can buy. (The strips are OK, but they move around on your teeth while wearing them, and don't whiten anywhere near as well.)  You put the whitening gel in the trays and wear them anywhere from one hour to overnight, depending on the strength of the gel.  You will see dramatic results in about two weeks.
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just brush your teeth.(lol) well they have things on the shelf but i don't know if they work. go to shoprite and look u will find something i'am sure.\nbe safe
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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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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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Crest White Strips...they work great and you can get coupons for them...you can whiten your teeth up to four shades.  good luck.
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There are no over-the-counter whitening systems that are approved by the ADA (American Dental Association), therefore I would not recommend using any of them.  See your dentist for whitening your teeth.  Also, the whitening toothpastes that are on the market are very abrasive and could potentially harm the enamel on your teeth.
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This is what my Dentist told me, If you want to whiten your teeth, buy a whitening toothpaste, if you want to control tarter get a tarter controlling toopaste, and so on.. But dont buy one of those all in one toothpastes because they have so little of each ingredient that it don't work as well as it is suppose to!\n\nCrest Strips are good! Get yourself a whitening toothpaste and Use it with the Listerene Whitening pre-brush Mouth wash! You can see the difference the first time!