how can i whitten my teeth without paying so much money??
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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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Find your local dental school. These students need the practice, and the cost will usually be less than a practicing dentist.
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don't get dentures.....get veneers....they drill down your teeth and then replace them with new and straight white teeth
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A friend, or family member is the best.  Ask anyone, eventually you will find someone who will swear by their dentist.  These are the best reccomendations.  If they feel comfortable enough to advertise like that then its worth a try.  \n\n1-800 Dentist is an advertising business.  Their dentist are the ones who charge up the kazoo, to pay the $3000+ / month in advertising charge. \n\nGood luck
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You could try crest white strips... I did but they tend to make my teeth too sensitive... Have you seen this infomercial for this thing that zaps you teeth with a blue light it's not to expensive but that works pretty well. But I would totally suggest you get you teeth whitened by a dentist I paid $500 that was over 5 years ago and I still get compliments on my teeth.
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You better shop around. I was in the same situation back in 99, and got a really bad deal. I ended up paying almost 3000 for finishing up the treatment that would have cost me almost half of it in Sweden and the guy did a lousy job.\n\nMake sure you have all the paperwork with you, and if you can get your samples that were done before you started the treatment try to convince you dentist to give them to you.\n\nAnd also, be care full with the American dentists, they have a nasty habit of "fixing" you problem by cutting the side of your teeth to speed up the process, you end up having many problems a few years later.\n\nDentists in the US are either really good or awful, so you should try to find someone who can recommend you a good one, and pick it even if it is a bit more expensive, paying less in the US means you get a 3rd world quality treatment.
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Use Crest Whitestrips!!! I have been using them yearly since they came out a few years ago... They have turned my teeth from almost the worst color yellow they can get (due to very bad dental hygene when I was younger) to the bright white like most models on the commercials...and they are only $20...that is sooo cheap for waht they can do for someones confidence!!! I have been getting compliments ever since I had gone through just half of a box!!!.......oh and if u do buy them make sure you buy the original ones in the cheap box...all of the other kinds Crest has out do the exact same thing (not one is better than the other!) the reason I say to buy the original ones is because they are the cheapest!!!
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(m)\n\n \nNote: You will need to obtain a ceramic mold of a set of teeth. You can get these from a dentist's office for free. Denture clinics are gold mines!\n\n15 g sodium bicarbonate \n11 g calcium phosphate \n2 g Saccharin \n3 g washing soda \n1 ml glycerin \nwater \n1 drop peppermint extract \n1 ceramic mold of a set of teeth \n1 toothbrush \n1 popsicle stick \n4 50 ml beakers \n1 400 ml beaker \npH paper \n1 tube Toothpaste (Crest™) \n1L grape juice \ncoke \nvinegar \nlemon juice \npaper towels
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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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you get what you pay for with whitening systems.  by far the best thing that you can do is go to the dentist and let them handle you.  it's never more than $400 and your teeth will be so white it's ridiculous.\n\ni've seen that system on tv and it's hilarious.  if you are looking for bargain results then stick with the crest white strips.
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The more expensive the product, the better it is going to be.  So, starting with the cheapest, is brushing twice a day and flossing.  The cleaner your teeth are, the whiter they are going to be.  Stay away from coffee, tea, and red wine.  Then there's whitening toothpastes, floss, and rinses.  These will give results, but not as much as whitening stips or gels.  I know a lot of people who have been satisfied with Crest Whitening Strips.  Just be careful using whitening products, because they can cause sensitivity.  So, if you already have sensitive teeth, be aware.  Many electric toothbrushes claim to make teeth whiter.  I use the Sonicare brush, and I can tell a difference.  But it's not a dramatic difference.  I notice it, but I don't know if others do.  I know the Crest Spin Brush has one with brusheads that claim to whiten teeth.  If you're looking for a real big difference in shades, then you may want to try the strips.  It seems to be the biggest improvement for the cheapest.
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are you aware that your teeth can only get but so white. If your teeth are white already why waste $30- 40 on white strips. I found that  Colgate luminous and Colgate plus whiting advance(gel)works great and I live by them \n\nI use the Colgate plus whiting advance(gel)at night b4 bed and Colgate luminous in the morning .. And my smile always get its compliments... ;-D
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I take it that you dont have dental insurance then. you can call 1800dentist, or try your local phone book. if your credit is okay then you can put money down, and make payments on the rest. If it is  shot (your credit) I would suggest that you find a family member that has okay credit, and pay them monthly.
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If you are wanting a low cost way of whitening your teeth try this 2-3 times a week....\n1st- brush your teeth with salt. moisten your toothbrush and put salt in your hand and dab your toothbrush into it. brush your teeth very well.\n2nd- get rid of any excess fluid in your mouth, but don't spit out the salt.\n3rd- gargle with hydrogen peroxide for about 1-2 min.\nLastly- after rinsing your toothbrush well, brush your teeth with regular toothpaste.\n\nA dentist gave me this tip and it really works!
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it all depends on what tooth it is you could check to see if you have a crusader clinic or another facility that pull teeth for a fraction of the cost. if its a front tooth it is cheaper $45-$65. back teeth can be $75 to$150. so check out a few places first. if your in major pain you may have to go and pay the fee. especially if the tooth is infected. sometimes the dentist will send you home with antibiotics and pain pills before they pull the tooth.if its infected they don't always pull it the same day.i hope this is help-full to you.thanks kat/ryoutrue2@yahoo.com p.s. you can talk to your dentist to work out a payment plan if you don't have the money.also if you have insurance you could go to the hospital and they will give you antibiotics and pain meds til you can get to your Dr. sometimes we have to do what we have to do if we don't have the funds. teeth are nothing to mess with they can make you sick.
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Try http://www.ProWhite-Teeth.com my wife and I have had great results with this product. \n\nProWhite works great!
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There is a company that offers dental benefits that can save you up to 80% on your dental work. I know they have great savings for that. \nIt costs $11.95 for the benefits package but well worth the savings. They also offer Free Prescription, Free Vision and Chiropractic Care is all included in the $11.95.\n\nGood Luck,\n\nChristy