any teeth whitening remedies that really works?
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My mother has always used baking soda and warm water on a toothbrush to brush her teeth and being the age that she is her teeth are really whiter than any norm.
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Brush with a paste you can make from peroxide and baking soda, it will whiten your teeth and get rid of gingivitis if you have it.
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I've tried everything you can think of. None of them really work too well on my teeth but I smoke alot. My husbands aunt use to work at dentist office, and she said none of the teeth whitener are really good for your gums. Especially the ones in the little bottle where you paint it on your teeth. I used that gel stuff one time, you put the gel in the tooth tray put it in your mouth and it has a blue light that helps brighten your teeth. It didn't help me at all. It only turned gums white for a few hours and made my teeth and gums really irritated. I find that the toothpaste that come in the tube with orange top, (i don't remember if it's made by crest or colgate) and it has extreme clean on it and it's orange flavored. That works awesome on my teeth. Also I just tried another tooth paste made by colgate. It comes in a purple tube. It's called colgate Luminous paradise fresh. That works pretty good too. It has an awesome flavor. It makes you wanna brush your teeth 6 times a day instead of 3. It strengthens and whitens your tooth enamel with fluoride mineral formulation. But the best one that works for me (you have to remember everybodys body is different and acts differently to certain products) is that extreme orange flavored toothpaste.
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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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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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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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The best way to whiten your teeth is to see your dentist.  I wouldn't recommend anything over the counter.
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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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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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Do you know the reason for the staining? Is it something fairly new, like from coffee or tea? If that is the case then I would recommend a stronger whitening agent. Rembrandt whitening toothpaste works really well, or try any of the whitening strips.\nIf the stains have been a life long problem though none of these may work. It could have been caused from antibiotics that either your mother took while you were in utero, or that you took as an infant while your teeth were still forming. A side effect of certain antibiotics is to cause the enamel of the teeth to stain a yellowish color and only a dentist can do anything for that. If after trying the whitening products at home for a while you don't see any improvement, bring it up to your dentist at your next appointment. He may be able to offer some more suggestions. (other than surgery)
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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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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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I've heard put toothpaste on and leave it overnight, lemon juice is supposed to take out the redness. And coverup of course. Good Luck.
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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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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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You're probably using a mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide in it, which is the whitening agent.  You can just rinse your mouth with water after using the mouth wash, that should help.  If not, you might be sensitive to the peroxide.  Godloveya.
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Crest has this whitening strip that you put on every night for 10 minutes.  I used it a couple of years ago, and it was noticeable.  Costco has a good deal on them.