Are there any ways to whiten teeth if you have braces?
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DONT WHITEN WITH BRACES!!!! your teeth could be all discolored when you get the braces off...\n\nhowever, i used a whitening toothpaste constantly and my teeth are fine...but i just did that to make sure they didnt get darker lol\n\nbut like i said...i know people that have teeth that are many different shades because of whitening...
775630
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
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It's not going to happen.  Whitening toothpastes will not change the shade of your teeth.... at best, they may do a little better at removing some of the everyday stains caused by such things as smoking and drinking dark beverages.  I do not recommend them because they are very abrasive and could potentially harm the enamel of the teeth.  As for the over-the-counter bleaching materials such as crest white strips, NONE of them are approved by the ADA (American Dental Association).  For products that are approved by the ADA you will need to see your dentist.  Also, it's best to be under the care of a dentist while you are whitening due to high reports of sensitivity and in case of any allergic reactions.
98709
use crest white strips
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The first thing you should do if you haven't been in at least 6 months is go to the dentist.  Alot of the yellow on your teeth could be the result of calculus and plaque build up.  Let your dental hygienist professionally clean your teeth.  If you would like them to be even whiter, have your dentist make you bleaching trays and give you professional bleaching material.  After two to four weeks, you will have much whiter teeth.  If finances are an issue, you could use the white strips.  However, these over the counter products don't work as well.
369029
When you get the braces off, the cement gets drilled off as well, so you should be ok.  Once they do that, your teeth get polished so any uneven coloring should be taken care of.
29006
Actually, there isn't a tooth paste that really whitens. They all say they do, but it's false advertising. They don't carry the bleach that is needed to whiten your teeth. Either go with Crest Whitening strips or get it done with your dentist.
261308
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.
503789
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!!
535697
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...
876509
No. Try getting a mouthwash like listerine plus whitening. It works trust me.
27483
I use three different products to whiten my teeth. \n\nListerine has a new mouthwash that foams and whitens your teeth and is effective when used with Arm & Hammer whitening toothpaste. \n\nTo get that quick and effective white right away, try Rembrandt's 2 Hour White.
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It does also eat away the glue. Tooth whitening strips are NOT healthy at all. The best way to whiten your teeth is through frequent brushing/flossing. I recommend the Braun OralB rechargeable brush. It works great! Also, go to your dentist for a whitening treatment. Store bought treatments decalcify your teeth greatly!
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Bleaching ...I hade my teeth bleached  and they look ok,,,and then take great care to keep them that way..\n\nTooth bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Many people consider white teeth to be an attractive feature of a smile. A child's deciduous teeth (milk teeth) are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often increase in value, that is to say they become darker. This darkening is due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foodstuffs and tobacco.\n\nAs white teeth are subconsciously associated with youth, they have become desirable. This has been made more apparent with the spread of American culture worldwide, where an especially white smile is coined, a "Hollywood smile". The procedure to bleach teeth uses oxidising agents such as hydrogen peroxide to lighten the shade of the tooth. The oxidising agent penetrates the porosities in the rod-like crystal structure of enamel and oxidises interprismatic stain deposits, over a period of time, the dentine layer, lying underneath the enamel, is also bleached.\n\nThere are two main methods of bleaching. The first involves applying a high concentration of oxidising agent for a short period of time (the so called office bleach). This produces quick results but risks chemical burns to the soft tissues. Therefore most in-office bleaching procedures utilize a light-cured protective layer that is carefully painted on the gums and papilla (the tips of the gums between the teeth). The bleaching agent used here is either carbamide peroxide, which breaks down in the mouth to form hydrogen peroxide, or hydrogen peroxide itself. The bleaching gel typically contains up to 35% hydrogen peroxide equivalent.\n\nThe alternative method involves using a thin mouthguard or strip to hold a low concentration of oxidising agent next to the teeth for as long as several hours a day for a period of 5 to 14 days. This is known as take-home or OTC (over-the-counter) bleaching. This is a slower process but has lower risks to the soft tissues. The bleaching agent is typically less than 10% hydrogen peroxide equivalent
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crest stips do work, but also baking soda..my mom use to tell me to do it, and i found out that it really made my teeth whiter..it will probably take alittle more time than the stips, but it will be like 22.00 dollars cheaper...
346127
That's a great question. I had braces for 2 years (age 12 -14) to correct slight crowding at the back and side of my mouth...you couldn't even see them. I wish I would have left them alone, and not worried about it. Braces do mess with your enamel, and sometimes the coloration of your teeth will differ after their removal. This is on an individual basis, and some people aren't affected. I have since had veneers put on my teeth to correct the thinned enamel, and color differences that were there.
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I think so---I use Crest White Strips.  In fact whenever I use them, my dentist alwasy comments on how white my teeth are.