what is the best way to whiten teeth?
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Your dentist is the way forward, and try using a whitening toothpaste (there are loads on the market). Be very careful of 'natural' tooth whitening tips on the internet - such as using strawberries or other fruit instead of toothpaste - there are a few of these recipes around which claim to whiten teeth but in actual fact the natural sugars in the fruit will take the enamel off your teeth and cause them to rot!\nAlso try and cut out nicotine and caffeine and things like red wine that will consistently stain your teeth. \nThere are treatments you can have done at the dentists if you have money to spare but they are often very expensive.
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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!
456361
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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Teeth cleaning removes the tartar from your teeth whereas bleaching your teeth removes the stains from the enamel and below. \n\nA cleaning is like scraping dirt off of a white shirt. a bleaching gets the stains that are left.
1003477
The only way to get your teeth super white is by bleaching or veneers. Whitestrips do not wear tooth enamel away. I'm a licenced dental hygienist and I use them all of the time. They do cause sensitivity though but it goes away. That is the cheapest route. The next step up is bleaching trays and in office whitening which is expensive and not worth the cost for the instant gratification. Whatever you do do not go crazy with whitening toothpaste.  This really does wear down enamel over time, esp. if you are scrubbing because you don't like the tooth color. All that makes toothpaste"whitening" is just abrasive stuff. Then you scrub off the enamel to expose the dentin which is naturally yellow in color. Sorry to ramble but I see this every day.
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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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Get ZOOM whitening from the dentist if you can afford it. They use that on all the makeover shows. If you gotta go low budget, use Crest whitening strips....they work too!!! But you have to use them everyday!!
1048903
brush you teeth regularly\ngargle with mouthwash\nkeep gum or candy on hand\ndrink citrus juices
479620
floss your teeth\nbrush your teeth and tongue\ngargle
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Please ask your dentist before you try any home remedies, some may damage your teeth badly, and that could make them looking worse than where you're at now.  I personally do not recommend "Zoom" whitening or any 'in office' whitening treatments.  They do not last very long, are costly and could make your teeth very sensitive.  I do recommend over the counter products that contain 15% or less 'carbamide peroxide'. (hydrogen peroxide products are not very temperature stable, and so it is hard to tell whether they are damaged goods.)  \nOther than bleaching you teeth you could have bonding or veneers done.  Veneers are also high $$, but are very nice, and you could drastically improve your appearance.  Some veneers don't even involve drilling or numbing ("Lumineers").  I would ask your dentist what he suggests...
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I would advise getting your teeth whitened if you really want it. I think it helps with self esteem. I am currently going through the process of having my teeth whitened has well. They are using a process called zoom whitening and it's all done in one afternoon visit. It lasts a lifetime. It is quite expensive ($500.00 probably depending on where you are) and insurance companies will not pay for it. However the end result is well worth the expense.\nI hope this helps
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use a toothpaste with baking/bicarbonate soda in it.\n\nWhen you use it, it feels slightly gritty, and it don't taste too good, but it does work really well if you use it twice a day for a couple weeks (sometimes less)
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1.  ngredients: bicarbonate of soda\nInstructions: bicarbonate of soda, not bakin soda that is different, brush your teeth, helps to remove calculate too, so then use dental floss, and then use your normal toothpaste, i do it every 15 days. because i smoke help me to keep my teeth white!\n\n2.  I used to have really yellow teeth from drinking so much coca-cola. I bought teeth whitening stuff from stores, but they wouldn't work. I looked on the ingrediants to see what was in it, and I saw hydrogen peroxide. So I took a swig of hydrogen peroxide, and swirled it around my mouth, (just like mouthwash) and left it in for a minute. I saw a difference in just 2 days!\n\n3. My grandmother's home remedy for teeth whitening is as follows:\n\nmix on small plate the following\n1 tsp baking soda\ndash of salt\nthen add a few drops of white vinegar, which will foam.\n\nThen brush with toothpaste afterwards.\n\nIt works great! I've used this for last forty years.\n\n\n4.  Pour a little bit of hyrdogen peroxide on your toothbrush and then put some baking soda on top then just brush your teeth with it. Rinse your mouth when your done. (Note: it tastes really bad and do not swallow!!!)\n\n5.  Rub the inside of an orange peel on the teeth.\n\n6.  Believe it or not...strawberries will whiten your teeth. Rub fresh strawberry on your teeth daily and watch. A strawberry may also be mashed and applied with a tooth brush. \n\n7.  hey its as simple as 100% Apple Cider Vingar brush your teeth in this not only does it help to whiten your teeth your going to think you been to have them cleaned. Safe and sanitary\n\n8.  eating lots of apples especially after a meal really helped whiten my teeth\n\n\nhope some of those help!!!
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one way is to spit it and rinse w/ water.\n\nanother put toothpaste(it really works) then rinse it
126108
Try brushing you teeth with baking soda and perxoide
501283
No, whitening will not work on this tooth.  I think a porcelain crown would be your best bet.  It will probably look more natural than any other option you have.  Another choice though that hasn't been mentioned is nonvital bleaching.  My husband had it done on a front tooth and it made the darkness lighter, but it still is a little bit darker than the rest of his teeth.  I've seen mixed results with this procedure.  If you go to the 1st link below and scroll down to the pictures and where it says nonvital bleaching, it will show a case that didn't work out, but that tooth was really dark to begin with.  The second link shows one that worked out better.  But talk to your dentist about it and he will be able to give you choices and help you make the decision that is best for you.
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Dude...\n\n1)Brush\n\n2)Teeth whitener\n\nLast)Go to a dentist