Ask Mike: Whiten Your Chompers
Hey Guys,
A few years ago, I made a conscious decision to start drinking coffee. It seemed like a good idea at the time. But now my once pearly whites are starting to look a bit, well, stained. There are plenty of “teeth whitening” products, but do any of ‘em really work?
I’m hardly the first person to ask. Yahoo! Answers hosts a slew of inquiries about various teeth whitening products. Some folks want to know if the products are worth the money. Other, less skeptical people simply want to know how they work. I did some research and found a few answers…
From what I can tell, most experts believe that teeth whitening products do work, although results (of course!) tend to vary. An article from The Boston Channel quotes a doctor from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. He explains that “some of the products work quite well,” but it all depends on the concentration of peroxide. That’s the stuff that bleaches your teeth. For example, the take home strips you often see at the drug store have a relatively low percentage of peroxide, “usually about 3 percent.” Meanwhile, according to the article, a professional bleaching done at your dentist’s office will use about 35% peroxide.
Of course, there is a big price difference between a simple at-home treatment and going into the dentist for a professional job. A Denver News article writes that most at-home whitening strips cost around $25. Meanwhile, having your teeth whitened by your dentist will run you well into the hundreds. It’s also worth noting that all the treatments require maintenance. You may see an improvement, but drink more coffee and its back to brown town.
Do you guys have experience with teeth whiteners? Have they worked well for you? Any tips on getting the most “bang for your buck”? Please leave a comment below.
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i drink coffee also. Wish I didn’t but one way is after you drink a cup go in the bathroom and swish with water and spit unill you get that yellow crap out of your mouth. also will help your breath from smelling like coffee. u cant brush after every cup cuz you won’t have any gums left. I never used these but my daughter uses crest white strips once a year. her teeth are WHITE but she doesn’t drink coffee or drink coke products. ( I wish I had her willpower) good luck
I’ve used the Rembrant 2 hour whitening system, and it works great! Its only around $20. And if you use a whitening toothpaste, then the results last for a long time. I smoke regularly and have always been selfconcious about my teeth, but the dentist couldnt even tell.
the best tooth whitener on the market is called sexy celebrity tooth whitener. i found it on the internet, from a reliable source. i don’t remember where possibly on web md. but it comes in a package of three for $99.00
I recently went to the dentist and since my mom also drinks coffee, she brushes her teeth with whitening toothpaste. The dentist told us that whitening is good with young teeth, but that when you reach your 40′s you should start brushing with a Colgate Whitening with *sensitivity* toothpaste because the older the teeth, the more sensitive they are. Since an ingredient within whitening toothpastes causes your teeth to be less sensitive, it is recommended that you use a Whitenting with Sensitivity or just another product without whitening.
*just wanted to advise you about that!*
I have a friend who is a dentist. She drinks a lot of coffee like me. She recommended that after drinking a cup of coffee, I rinse thoroughly every time.
My teeth were very yellow after years of drinking coffee. So, I went to my dentist to get my teeth cleaned (not whitened). That same day, I started using Crest whitening strips, which I was pleased w/ the results. Ever since then I have rinsed my mouth thouroughly every time I drink coffee.
I drink coffee three times a day. But since I’ve started rinsing I can see that my teeth do not get yellow easily. Between the Crest whitening strips I used (once) and the rinsing ever since, my teeth seem to maintain themselves much whiter than before.
I still plan on doing the Crest whitening strips every six months. But I also plan to continue the rinsing. This should help as it has helped me.
Rembrandt two hour white does an amazing job. I use it once every six or so months, and they stay nice and white!
Weird, I just bought Crest Whitestrips 2 days ago…and yup, they were about $25. I recently noticed my teeth starting to get yellow, and I used to have such nice white teeth. Unfortunately, I gotta have coffee everyday, 2 to 3 cups, and I know it’s totally staining my teeth. So I bought the white strips two days ago, and have only used it twice so far, so I can’t really form my opinion yet. I noticed that right after using the strips, my teeth were noticeably a shade lighter, then the next day they were back to the same, so we’ll see. I think the best way though is getting them bleached at the dentist, it’s more long term. As for us coffee addicts, we should brush our teeth after drinking coffee…even when we’re at work.
try soaking your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and brushing your teeth with it once in a while (ie: once a week, once every two weeks, depending on how stained your teeth are). that’s the whitening ingredient that they put in all those whitening strips. the results aren’t drastic, and it doesn’t look unnatural, which is why i like to do that.
plus white system 5 minutes its the best
i’ve spent so much money on teeth whitening products over the years only to find out that theres a cheap way that will do wonders. go to the grocery store and buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. after youre done brushing your teeth swish it around your mouth for 30 seconds. you’ll notice unbelievable results in a few days. plus, a botlle of peroxide costs no more than a dollar
GoSmile. It works amazingly! It cost $100 but is worth every penny. You can buy it at Sephora or a large department store like Nordstroms. It is a 14 day kit and the big plus to it is it does not make your teeth sensitive like a lot of the others. Nor do you have to wait around to let a strip dissolve.
I’m not sure about the teeth whiteners but take back old school, do what your grandma used to do and use that baking soda w/ a touch of peroxide… i know it doesn’t taste good and lord knows it doesn’t smell good but that stuff will make you pearly white… works on grout too… if this is too much at once try using the arm & hamer tooth paste… some concept less potent.
yeah crest strips and aquafresh. aquafresh is about $28 and crest is about $15 but the aquafresh works faster and you can kind of see results the day you use it.
As long as you don’t have any false teeth, from what I experienced, Crest Whitening Strips are phenomonal. They only take a couple days, and all they require is a little responsibility!
I am a huge fan of Crest White Strips! I’ve been using them twice a year for three years and I get complimented on my teeth daily. I drink A LOT of coffee and tea (no soft drinks) and my teeth are still bright. The maintenance part is not tough and it’s well worth the result anyways.
White Strips cost 20-35$ a box, but there are always P&G coupons in weekly newspapers for 5$ off.
I recommend
Thanks Bethany. I’ve always wondered about the Rembrandt System, but I’m a ‘try before I buy’ sort of person. I haven’t found anyone yet that’s used it, until now. Like your recommendation, and I think I’ll go buy it this weekend.
Now – I hope they don’t have 20 diff. kinds of this one product or I’ll be back to ask you more! lol
More of the reason why they are staining is because you have plaque buildup around your gums… You need to remove the plaque..and that’s done by, I don’t know, going to the dentist and getting a good old fashioned cleaning?
An alternative to bleach whitening, about a month ago I invested in an Oral B SonicComplete toothbrush in order to improve my overall oral health. I wanted: A. Healthier gums B. Less plaque on and between teeth and also 3. Whiter teeth. Let me say that I am very impressed with how much better my teeth look and feel and it doesn’t take very long at all because it is so efficient. The only drawback is that the toothbrush vibrates incredibly fast. It can take a while getting used to, bit after a week or so you being to love it.
I don’t smoke, or drink coffee. However, I just wanted to have a whiter smile just for the heck of it. I bought the Crest Whitening Strips Pro Effects, and it had amazing results. My teeth are amazingly whiter and I didn’t spend a lot of money. You can buy it at Target for around $35, but I was at Costco the other day and they had a 20 day supply sale for the same price. The Target version was only a 10 day supply, but it did the job. I believe it contains 10% hydrogen peroxide, a higher dose then other brands. The only downside is, you can’t do anything in those 30 minutes twice a day. I apply the first one before I shower, so it’s not as time consuming. There is a supreme version, but I am aware that it can cause amazing gum pain. I would use Sensodyne toothpaste while using this though, but you really should try it.
I often just buy a bottle of peroxide and dump some on my toothbrush every morning before I brush them with toothpaste. It works well and you can see a difference just after a few days!
I have been in the dental field for 15 years. I strongly recommend doing take home bleaching where they make special trays for you in the dental office and you do it on your own at home. I feel the in office whitening my get you instant result in an hour but very over priced. As far as the crest whitening strips you will never get the results your looking for,and that will be after already buying several boxes. I know intially the expense will seem like costly but at least you will get the results you want with the take home rather them wasting your time and money with the others. Day white or nite white are a good brand. Also opalescence is a good good one. I would not go with the rembrant have not seen any good results like with the others. As far as the whitening tooth paste goes I do not recommed them they are very abrasive and will make your teeth more sensitive. Your teeth may become sensitive with any kind of bleaching system you use. If that happens ask your dentist for a flouride rinse or a desenitizer gel for the trays for after bleaching.
I used a whitening system where you put gel into little trays that you moulded with hot water to fit your teeth, then you would put the trays with the gel on them in your mouth, leave them for 10 mins and then wash the gel off.
They did whiten my teeth, but probably not enough for anyone else to notice, and only in patches where the enamel is most worn off.
The tray system was very difficult to use. I also got the gel on my gums which bleached them too!
I would not buy the stuff again
I drink iced tea all day long and i make a consciene effort to not let the tea hit my front teeth. Takes some time getting used to, but it works.
Hi, a very slow method that is extremely effective is by using diluted hydrogen peroxide (like Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse). It deeply whitens your teeth all the way to the core but it takes daily use for a year for it to work completely.
Decades ago, people used to use diluted hydrogen peroxide every day but unfortunately people were brainwashed by commercials into thinking modern products are better. Now hydrogen peroxide is making a comeback. Another product to use is a “post-brushing” anti-tartar mouthwash that contains “zinc cloride” in the inactive ingredients list. Zinc cloride is highly effective at killing bacteria and slowly whitening teeth. It is actually used for farming purposes for bleaching and disinfecting. Not too many years ago, I think the FDA decided it was safe to add to mouthwashes in tiny quantities. Zinc cloride also works great for keeping the teeth and gums fresh (combined with using a tongue brush). Hope that helps! Also, dentists have told me that rapid “one hour” teeth whitening actually damage teeth, so I hope you avoid using that method.
I avoid this by drinking coffee through a straw
The original pack of crest whitestrips really works as long as you leave them on for the full half hour. I’ve had many friends and family notice the change in my teeth! However, if you have extra money (a few hundred), you can get professional zoom whitening done and it will last longer and work even better.
My grandmother grew up quite poor. They couldn’t afford toothpaste, so the family used baking soda. She kept using it into her adult years and her teeth were always white. You couldn’t tell she was a smoker.
some don’t some work. but as you grow older your teeth will go black too…
if you want a really cheap route. make your own whitening paste. buy peroxide, baking soda and a tub of any toothpaste. mix a teaspoon of peroxide with a teaspoon of baking soda , a teaspoon of water, and a teaspoon of toothpaste. mix well. stick your toothbrush in the mixture. brush. let it sit on teeth for 30 sec. to 1 minute. rinse.
best methoud dont smoke
I’ve found that a quick brush with baking soda will remove most of the surface stains, I usually do this after brushing with reg toothpaste. It tastes terrible but it does the job if your teeth aren’t hardcore stained, plus it really kills bad breath. I’m wondering though if you gargle with peroxide for a couple of minutes a day if that would get the tougher stains? Again you’d have to suffer the taste but it seems like it would be significantly cheaper.
You can make a paste of baking soda and peroxide and do the samething..works great and is cheap
I’ve done both at home (Crest White Strips) and professional (trays). I have bonding (which darkens/stains, unlike porcelain veneers). The trays were able to lift the staining from the bonding (which my dentist told me would not happen), so I was happy in that regard, because I had planned to have it replaced once the rest of my “real” teeth achieved the desired lightening. The downside of professional whitening is the sensitivity: I am talking about doubled-over pain that hits out of nowhere. Air hurts it, food hurts it. I never considered myself to have sensitive teeth before the whitening process, but I certainly do now!
I have used them before and love the Crest Whitening strips. The only problem is that I used them too much. You aren’t supposed to use them as often as I was ( I kind of got obsessed) and they actually caused such painful sensitivity that I went to the dentist. He informed me that you aren’t supposed to use one package after another after another after another. You are supposed to take a break in between. I probably knew that but with the results I got I didn’t care. I am an obsessive coffee drinker too but looking at my teeth you wouldn’t know it. I haven’t used the strips now for about a year. lol
A few years ago, my little sister bashed her mouth at the bottom of a swimming pool and chipped her front tooth. The dentist repaired it easily enough with a filling, but a while ago the tooth started to blacken due to broken nerves.
My sister opted for tooth whitening. The dentist offered a treatemnt where first she makes a plastic mould of the mouth (the most epensive part, about $200, but this is reusable), then you simply buy peroxide which you inject into the mould, and sleep with this over your teeth.
If it worked well for a tooth damaged from the inside, i’m sure it’s other uses for fixing stained teeth are seriously effective!
I have fortunately good teeth but i do drink a bit too much of the black stuff and my dentist always says oh you have great teeth but bad staining- she asked me even if i smoked! So i have been trying to give up coffee and using beverly hills white sensitive toothpaste. My teeth look a bit whiter and its very mild as some toothpastes make me sneeze! I have to have white teeth for my modelling work so its crucial i get them as good as possible!
yes!! crest white strips are the best. and yes….they do work!!!
try rubbing your teeth with orange rinds. Its very cheap and works wonderfully
If you start to drink coffee through a straw, I know sounds ridiculous but it prevents teeth from staining as badley. and just use crest whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. you will se a difference in a couple of weeks… I’m a dental assistant. People have always come back and said it’s helped quite a bit.
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i have used aquafresh whitening trays and they don’t work. At first only parts of your teeth are white, so you have little spots of white on all teeth.. but after you eat something, the whiteness dissappears. I wouldn’t recommend using whitening trays.. at least not aquafresh, they are expensive and don’t work.
i have one compulsion and one addiction.
my addiction is caffeine/coffee. i cannot go without it.
unfortunately i am SERIOUSLY OCD about teeth. not just my teeth, all teeth. they have to be straight and white, or at least one of the two.
i used whitestrips awhile ago in 2002 in highschool for my prom. they went straight to B1 within a couple weeks. i also didnt use them everyday or twice a day because of sensitivity.
the results lasted for QUITE some time even after all the coffee i drink. i’d maybe use 1 or 2 strips a month for maintenance.
now i’m in a dillemma bc my teeth/gums are too sensitive for something that strong. i’m still on the quest.
ps–dentist office whitenings has SERIOUS sensitivity consequences. your teeth would hurt even to exposing them to air. thats a downside in addition to the cost
I’m currently using the Crest Night Effects stuff, last night was the fourth night and I am definitely seeing an improvement. I tried the Crest strips but I couldn’t stand the feeling of them in my mouth more than a few times so I don’t know if they would have worked had I stuck it out. I also tried the Listerine prefilled gell cups but I salivated too much while they were in and it became too messy. So while I’m not thrilled with the clumpy goo left on my teeth in the morning, it’s a method that is working for me.
I am really self conscious about my teeth. A few years ago I bought this product for $10 at Wal-mart that whitened my teeth in like 5 minutes. It was a gel that you put into a tray and bit on to keep it on your teeth. It was the easiest, cheapest way to whiten my teeth and now it is no where to be found. I dont even remember what it is called. When I would go to the dentist, there was nothing on my teeth to clean. So sad…if anybody knows, please tell me.
ok i heard this work take and orange peel and the white stuff on the back rub on teeth for 15 seconds this works rinse after with water
I drink iced coffee around 3 times a week, and green tea every day. I’ve used Aquafresh Whitening Trays, and you actually can see a difference after 3 days, and my teeth are perfectly white after the seven.
They stay in place much better than the strip ones.
I have used a variety of whitening toothpastes. They will all work, but coffee, tea etc will work against them. I brush for about 1-2 minutes, then keep the toothpaste in my mouth for another 3-5 minutes. You have to keep the toothpaste on your teeth to give the whiteners a chance to work. 1-2 minutes initially is not enough time in my opinion.
I’ve Always wanted to whiten the teeth at the side of my mouth.Brushing or mouthwash doesn’t seem to work
I just bought the crest advanced whitening strips about a week ago. you use then twice a day for 30 minutes each. On the first day i noticed a huge difference in my teeth! And it seems like every day they get whiter!
I am very satisfied with the strip!
NEGATIVE: they kind of make your teeth very sensitive! By the second day i was using them i noticed that my teeth would hurt after i did something normal that i usually did. But it is not that bad :]
I use several things and it helps a lot. First I brush with regular toothpaste and crest night time wihtening and floss. Then I rinse my mouth with hydrogen peroxide and brush my teeth with bakingsoda. Then I rinse all that out and can already see that my teeth are whiter. Then I use crest whitening strips. the more you use them the better your results will be.My teeth look much better.
I also drink coffee. Black. I not only brush my teeth after drinking coffee but, you must also brush your tongue. There is a lot of coffee residue left over on your tongue. After brushing rinse until clear. Remember also to brush the back of your teeth.
I have been using “Plus+White Teeth Whitener Gel” (“5 Minute Bleaching Power”) For about 5 years and am very satisfied. It comes in a tube, like toothpaste; it is a clear peroxide gel. I apply a small amount to my teeth with a swab, then I place a square of toilet paper over it (to keep the gel in place and off my gums) and let it work for 5 minutes. Then just rinse and go. It costs about $6 a tube, which lasts me at least a year. I find it in the drugstore section of my supermaket. The first time I used it I did the recommended double treatment. I am not a coffee drinker so my teeth may not be as stained as some, but it definitely makes my teeth whiter and I feel that I look younger and better. I sent a tube of this to my brother who had been using the white Strips for severl years, and he likes this stuff better. It costs about 1/4 as much as the strips. It is made in the USA.
Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) of peroxide, and swish in your mouth for a few minutes each day, spit, brush, and rinse. You will find that your teeth will get whiter. Also helps with bad breath, etc.
After drinking coffee just drink some water like mouthwash and it won’t stain teeth dark nearly as bad!
I notice when I go on a “night out on the town” my teeth become whiter.
All the hard alcohol makes my teeth white I think.
you should use Crest Whitening Strips!
they work really well. i used them like 2 years ago and my teeth are still white! (i dont drink coffee though)
Yes, teeth whitening does work
Cigarettes and tea and coffee make your teeth turns color
Use a straw while drink tea or coffee
Brush your teeth after you ate, rinse your mouth with water after you smoke(it’s not effective)
Visit your dentist two times a year
My friend has come up with an inexpensive, extremely effective way to whiten her teeth. However, I am not so sure that I could even try it because of the not-so-safe nature of the product she uses… Ready for this? She uses Comet- sprinkles it right on her toothpaste, makes sure not to swallow and rinses well. In case you’re not familiar with Comet, it is used to clean sinks and bathtubs and other scummy places. Anyway, she has the pearliest whites I’ve seen for the cost of 10 bucks every year. But, how safe can that be, I wonder? I, personally, just swish some hydrogen peroxide around in my mouth once and a while and stick to good old baking soda sprinkled on my toothpaste. My experiences with whitening strips has not been good, as they make my gums extremely sensitive after a few uses.
I spent a fortune at the dentist buying their bleach to whiten teeth. My mother gave me a home remedy a few months ago that works better than the professional bleach and it so much cheaper. Use baking soda with a drop or two of hydrogen peroxide on top. It works great but you should only use it once a week.
I used the Rembrandt 2hr whitening system like Bethany did, however, my results weren’t as keen. What most people fail to mention is that the whitening trays that you have to leave in your mouth cause you to drool. A LOT. With the 2hr system, you let the tray sit for 20 minutes, rinse and do it again. I just couldn’t handle the constant drooling/foaming at the mouth so I only kept mine in for about 16 minutes or so. It may have worked as it started getting white splotches but had to brush a million times to make it go back to normal.
I may give professional whitening a chance in the future but for now, I’ll just stick to brushing after I drink a soda from now on!
An interesting subject.
For those who may not wish to spend much money on propietary products, Murine ear oil contains 6.5 % peroxide which can be applied to a bandaid or any other carrier to the teeth. Cost : under $5.
Try getting your teeth whitened and use a whitening toothpaste
A good natural teeth whitener is good ol’ baking soda. You can just dab some onto your toothbrush and brush as usual. If the taste is too bitter for you, put some natural toothpaste over the baking soda. The baking soda is safe to use daily as it doesn’t contain harmful chemicals that can do damage to your teeth.
I drink 1 cup of coffee usually and apparently adding milk will help with the staining part. I tried colgates whitining toothpaste that promises whiter teeth in fourteen days and I’ve noticed a slight improvement.
Honestly, the best thing I use: Tea Tree Oil! I’m a smoker (about 1/3 pack/day), but let me tell you, I have no cavities and the dentist is always so pleased about the lack of plaque and whiteness of my teeth…and I’m 28! Tea tree is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-microbial…it’s just good all around. After brushing your teeth, put a few drops on your toothbrush and ‘re-brush’. Takes time to get used to the taste, but soooo worth it! Don’t swallow it…a little won’t hurt, but don’t make it a habit. Good news? Double-duty! If you have sinus infection, sore throat, etc., this will kill it due to it’s anti-bacterial properties! I haven’t had a cold since last February, I have unbelievably white teeth…and I thank Tea Tree Oil…and for a 2 oz. bottle at Wal-Mart, it’ll put you out about $7-8!!!! WAY better than whitening systems that kill the enamel on your teeth and make it more susceptible to cavities. I used to use the Crest whitening strips and it just made my teeth super-sensitive…and besides, who wants to waste that kind of time in the mornings and evenings? This takes as much time as brushing your teeth. Good luck though!
Definitely Crest Whitening Strips.
I use them all the time and they will take off ANY stain. It’s amazing.
I have used over the counter whitening strips with results that were positive. People that saw me everyday were suddenly commenting on what nice teeth I had. I have also used the whitening trays with higher peroxide concentrations-the process can be gaggening(is that a word?). The whitening did not make my teeth gleaming, but more of an evening out of color-erasing yellowing edges, that kind of thing.The real price of whitening can sometimes be a thinning of tooth enamel or causing increased tooth sensitivity. I had a lower tolerance for hot and cold on my teeth after whitening. My dentist recommended using Sensodyne toothpaste,which helped-but took several months.Try the over the counter strips first to test the waters. If you want to venture on with professional whitening on the cheap,a new twist in the dental world is offering free whitening packages to new patients. Good luck and enjoy the java.
gargle and swirl hydrogen on your mouth for ten minutes a day and that will whiten them. Do not swallow the hydrogen peroxide. Let me know how it goes. Use it for mouth wash. Sounds weird, but it really works.
After brushing your teeth , swish with a mixture of one part peroxide and one part water each night. It keeps your teeth white and also prevents cavities, and it costs only pennies.
An easy home whitener that I’ve been using for years that works like a charm is mixing baking soda with lemon juice and brushing your teeth with it. Your teeth become about 10 shades whiter after you finish. Be sure not to do it more than once a week, because overuse can harm your tooth enamel.
Drink coffee and dark sodas through a straw. Will bypass the teeth. Of course, you have to let the hot coffee cool a bit! Or, enjoy it iced!
PS Also have heard strawberries will whiten teeth.
Heres the thing: if you really enjoy your coffee, make it iced, so you can drink it thru a straw! You can even drink cola this way and it won’t stain your teeth as bad, see this way it doesnt even touch your teeth. If you really enjoy your caffeine try this: two shots of expresso, whole milk, ice, and chocolate syrup. shake it up and enjoy it! yuuum!
I cut back on soda/colored drinks and my teeth seemed to get whiter in the next few weeks. I lost ten lbs too! That was my favorite part!
a friend of mine started using something she found off line called celebrity sext teeth, i know it sounds cheap and like a rip off but it worked well for her, its $50 or you can get 3 for $100 i think its probably about .16oz (that is a decimal in front of 16.) I bought it and felt like I was seeing results, they weren’t like the results of my friend, but I also smoke. the results i did get lasted all of about a month and then i ran out. I decided not to buy anymore because i personally don’t like spending that much on them, but i would recommend the product to someone who doesn’t smoke or drink coffee a lot and someone who can afford to maybe spend 100 on the three little bottles at a time.
the good thing about teeth whiteneing, weather you are getting noticable results or not, most people like to think they are seeing results so it boosts confidence anyway. I was always smiling after i whitened my teeth.
butt good luck.
Well, first of all, I would suggest Crest toothpaste. It actually does whiten your teeth; it’s not just an anoying commercial. I would suggest brushing your teeth 3 times a day, after all meals. Second of all, have you heard of Crest whitestrips? Believe me, you will see a HUGE improvement with the strips. Last, but certianly not least, try laying off on the coffee! Or, if you feel like coffee is your life, drink it less, but not the strong types. Mild and below coffee types are perfect. Also, you may want to try gum-not bubble gum, but chewing gum. I personally recommend Trident- it tastes good AND whitens your teeth at the same time! Trust me, after doing all these things for about 2 weeks, you will see results.
Hope this helps,
Aquaria
A peroxide percent of 10 to 15 is good. Too much and you will have problems with sensitivity. Dental offices use different types of whiteners, not just peroxide. Before school, and I made my own prof. trays, I used something off of TV that was like 20% and it worked very well. The white strips also do work, but only for those needing a shade of two of change. Toothpastes can be abrasive and wear your enamal as they “seem” to whiten. Also if you are using a fluoride toothpaste while whitening, it will hinder your results as floride coats your teeth not allowing the dental tubials to open and allow bleach in. Make sure that you try to make trays that custom fit by boiling trays ( mouth guard kits work) and shaping them to your mouth and teeth. make sure that you do not let the solution sit on your gums. Trim the trays with scissors if necessary to keep solution off of your gums. If you drink coffee while bleaching, you will notice it taking longer as well because the dental tubials are open and as the solution gets in there, so does the color of teas, coffees and soda. Good luck, I hope this helped.
I’ve always used Crest or Colgate Total whitening and tartar control toothpaste which I find helps a lot. I’ve tried the Rembrandt and Crest whitening strips/trays but my teeth are too sensitive to the whitening product and become very painful…sometimes I can’t even drink luke-warm liquids because it’s too sensitive. So, I stpoped doing that. I don’t have the money to do it at a dentist’s office and, considering they use more peroxide, my tooth sensitivity would be much worse. I don’t drink coffee or coke or any other soft drinks, etc but I do love my tea. Still, using the toothpaste seems to work just fine. They aren’t blinding white but they’re good enough
Rembrant 2 sounds interesting. I’ll have to give it a try for 20 bucks.
omg i love coffee but i usually drink mine with creamer so its not so dark..best thing to do is eat or drink sumthin wite after if u dont feel like brushing ur teeth ..and good whitening product would be the gel u put in a retainer looking thing that way the whitening product stays on ur teeth …yes it does work ( results after 2 weeks)
This is just something you can do to help prevent the color turning. I’ve learned to drink things like tea, coffee and soda through a straw, I didn’t think it would work but you’d be surprised.
Hey my advice to you is
try using bakingsoda and peroxide once a week
plus whitening strips bakingsoada n peroxide is really
good at whitening teeth
but the best way to stop staining your teeth is
just staying away from coffee altogether
or dont drink it as much
i hope i was a help
I have never been a huge coffee drinker, but until recently was a HEAVY smoker. I have started to brush my teeth regularly (not that i didn’t brush regularly before), with a combination of a whitening toothpaste containing baking soda, and a few drops of peroxide on top. Seems to be working pretty well so far. I can notice a difference after about 2 weeks. I’ve heard that the Rembrandt 2 hour whitening system works well, but I live in a remote area and can’t find it around here.
i have used them all and switched off..But u also have to think about your emamel and some of them can bleach to much..i use act restoring that helps restore strength and enamel after whitening
i switch up on the products..it has bleaching action in them so i also use act restoring wash afterwards to restore enamel and strengthen…that way u will have white and strong teeth
Congragulations! i personally dont like drinking coffee. mainly because of the reason thats happenin wich u. ok i was looking around and this website saves u a whole trip to the dentist.
http://dramaticsmiles.com/
good luck gettin ur smile back = ]
Drinking java is a way of life. When you do some thing like drinking coffee with passion,do it for your your self not other people. Be true to your java. Just drink Good coffee not the canned stuff, and brush your teeth and have them cleaned twise a year.You will see the differance…
Super smile does not work. I used it for about two weeks and my teeth actually started chipping from it.
I wouldnt use at home products unless absolutly nessisacry because that can lead to big mistakes in OVER whitening our un even whitening. I was watching the oparah show a few years ago when hayley berry was on and she let in on her secret to successful white teeth was after regular brushing, brushing with baking soda every other day. It works and is inexpessive, it does taste salty and not as good as toothpaste but its worth it. I do this as well as using ‘colgate natural expressions mint’, morning and night its the best whitening tooth paste i have ever used. Also my mom told me to drink with a straw and place it in the back of my mouth when ever drinking staining liquids like tea or soda.
i=I hope this helped and good luck!
I have probably tried every single at-home teeth whitening kit and I also know how hard it is to stay away from coffee, chocolate, etc. The best whitening kit by far is the Aquafresh Whitening Trays, they are a bit pricy but worth the money. If you cannot get rid of your coffee addiction, drink it through a straw. Hope this helped!
I use Crest Whitening Wash, and it has worked very well for me. After about a week, I noticed a definite change in color. It is not too expensive, and does not require a lot of wash for each use.
Celebrity Sexy Teeth works and its only $50! It doesn’t make your teeth sensitive at all and it whitens well!
https://www.celebritysexyteeth.com/
And, if you click on the first star after celebrity, you get $50 off!
using the crest whitestrips with addition to the colgate brighter white toothpaste is a good combo to work along side in keeping your teeth brighter than white, almost like its glowing when exposed to light. The toothpaste also protects your teeth from future stains which would be perfect for you if you want to keep drinking coffee and having white teeth
Try rubbing the white part of an orange peel on your teeth for 30 secondes.
I eat an orange everday, and whiten my teeth with the peel.
It will gradually “un-stain” your teeth and make them “Pearly whites!”
The teeth whitening strips do work, but they barely do anything and take forever. Personally I use the 35% carbamide peroxide syringes that usually come with the trays that you can mold for you teeth, they work really good. Plus they’re all over eBay. You use it for 5 days in a row for 15 minutes, then after that every 2 weeks. The bad thing is that your teeth or gums may be sensitive for a couple days and may also eat away the calcium in your teeth. Teeth whitening can also be addicting. Also with the whole coffee and soda thing, maybe once a month..it’s hard to resist, haha.
Well i use Crest Whitestrips and they really worked for me….i think they are like 20…..one box will last for 2 weeks if you do it everyday…..Also you should use the Crest Whitening Mouth Wash. When i had to do a science fair project i used that and i stained eggs in coffee for like 2 weeks and then i used that and two other brands the best results where with the Crest it whitens very well and i think you will like the out come. And last you need to get a good tooth paste that whitens, and again its Crest to the rescue. Really the best i have found is the whitening. You will really beable to tell and big difference with all of these products. I use them everyday and sometimes i can go like a few days with out the mouth wash or white stripes and i’m just fine. I hope they work for you like they have worked for me
I drink a fair amount of coffee, and my teeth are somewhat yellow but nothing extreme. I’m in the process of trying Crest Whitestrips…Pro Effects? The more expensive one. They have a 10% peroxide concentration, and I’ve now completed day six of ten…you’re supposed to be able to start seeing results after three days. My teeth might be a TINY bit brighter, but that could also just be my imagination/wishful thinking. I’ve heard from quite a few people that these really work well, but I guess I was just one of the unlucky ones. Oh, and they make my teeth ridiculously sensitive, and I get ‘zingers’ occasionally. Based on my experience, they’re not worth the money.
I use crest white strips once a year and they work FABULOUS! whitening toothpaste is a must as well…I drink coffee and tea every once in a while but I always get compliments on my bright smile! hope this helps!
Try the Crest Spinbrush (whitening one) I wasn’t even trying to whiten my teeth but they got whiter anyway.
I’m a total soda feen but my teeth aren’t very stained from it [conveniently!] Just to keep them perfectly white, I am currently using Crest Whitestrips [the original 14 day formula ones] and I’ve used them in the past. I’ve also used the Wal*Mart brand of the product, Equate, which work just as well, though the strips themselves are bit thicker. I have had some problem with the strips slipping off of my teeth or sliding around in my mouth but I thought of wearing a sports mouth guard [$0.97 from Wal*Mart in the sporting and hunting area] on top of them to prevent this from happening. And it’s working wonders! Aside from the drool [I sound attractive, right? lol] the mouth guard is keeping the strips in place. There is a little bit of sensitivity when you first use them but after a while it goes away.
Best of luck!
I have a coworker with the nicest white teeth. I love seeing her smile. I asked her what she uses. She told me that the home treatments work great and that making that investment is worth it.
I use straight BAKING SODA. NOTHING ELSE.
I smoke, drink coffee, soda, and tea and my teeth
are pearly white. Baking soda and water is all you
need with a good tooth brush. Do this 2-3 times a day,
yes it really works. Not necessary to swallow the
baking soda, rinse as usual. Let us know how it goes.
I brush my teeth with peroxide and salt rinse then toothpaste…my teeth are white!!
well i have home remedy
1) have the will power to stop drinking coffee or soda, if you do, brush your teeth afterwards or drink it through a straw making it not come in contact with your teeth
2) take your toothbrush put some water on it and dip it into baking soda. then brush your teeth again with regular toothpaste. do this for your morning, afternoon, and night time brushing
you’ll have to do this for atleast a month, and YES it does work, you just have to be responsible enough to do this exactly. WILLPOWER lol =)
I have used Crest White Strips and they worked very well for me. I am a skeptic of products that make promises, so I decided to do a test. I only used the strips on my upper teeth first so I could see if there would be a difference, and there definitely was. Many shades whiter, in fact!
If you want to save your teeth from getting stained ….drink your coffeee from a straw..it may sound silly and you may think it looks silly but hey it works
Mike, first off I’d like to tell you that’s a crackerjack article you’ve written. My hat’s off to you, very useful. I’ve used Colgate tooth powder for years and I’ve been happy with it. I asked the nice people at Yahoo Answers if anyone had recommendations for different products. Turns out there are tooth pastes now, and they seem to be popular. The Crest Company makes one, and I find out Colgate also manufactures a paste. Maybe it’ll help someone, maybe it won’t, but I thought I’d toss in my two cents worth.
crest white strips! they rock. spend the money. I wear them in the shower and brush my teeth after. at night i put them in while i am on the computer. I used them for my wedding and 6 months later i am still using thme, but once a day now and it suit me fine
Hi I am a dental assistant, I reccomened you using Crest White strips premium. They work really well. I also recommend when you drink coffee follow behind it with a cup of water, that should reduce some of the staining. And get you teeth cleaned every 6months
im 17, and ive been drinking coffee for about 2 years
im gonna be in bad shape. lol
I find that sprinkling a little baking soda onto the toothpaste on my toothpaste is very effective after a little while. It’s suprising how noticible the difference is, and baking soda is cheap too.
even for those who want a very dramatic effect, at least it can be supplamental to whatever else they would want to employ.
You can also eat apples and strawberries. These are 2 natural sources of whitening teeth.
i am a janitor at an elementary school and i get really dirty on the job,., ppl seemed to be impressed with my white smile however… here are my secrets… these secrets have been passed to me by my mother who won the best teeth contest at my cities fair… first of all whenever u brush your teeth you should put toothpaste and a little tiny bit of salt on ur brush, sounds weird but works… something els u could do is get some ear wax and rub it on ur teeth, also seems weird but is very effective… if u are looking for something that will whiten ur teeth right away u need to purchase something called -flex all 454- some of you may have heard of this, it is a pain gell, if u put this on ur teeth for about 30 min u will have pearly whites for atleast a year… it is amazing and works like a charm…
no teath whiteners dont work my friend has been useing them for years his teath are still yellow the only way to get white teath would probly brush after every meal and befor u go to bed flos and brush, sugjested tooth past wold be aquafresh!
sorry for so much miss spelled words im tired
drink your coffee from a straw and i love rembrandt at home whitening, the one in the yellow and white box, works as well as the dentist (i have done both) and the toothpaste is great also..
Arm & Hammer makes a great whitening product called “whitening booster”. It’s a gel that you put on your toothbrush, next to your toothpaste, everytime you brush your teeth.
I use that, and Crest Whitestrips maybe once a year, and my teeth stay quite white. I drink a lot of diet coke, some coffee, and I occassionally smoke. Another trick is to drink staining beverages through a straw whenever possible.
My husband is a dental technician and his office offers a bleaching tray set that is safe to use and it is very effective. Before they began offering this, however, I used the crest whitening treatment because coffee was staining my teeth. It worked in about three days. I used the whole fifteen day treatment and it was like I had never touched a cup of coffee. I loved it!
Hydrogen peroxide is on the shelf at Wal-Mart, 16 oz. for less than $1. Directions are on the label for “oral rinse “, mix with equal part water and swish for a minute after brushing. It works slowly, but it’s very cheap and it does work.You’ll see results within 2 weeks, if you stick to it.
To avoid stains, I use a straw to drink my lattes. It is not a perfect strategy but works better than drinking directly from the cup. So far, so good. No stains!
P.S. If you try this, it may be a good idea to wait until the beverage has cooled a bit.
I use crest white strips & saw a difference.
Also I brush my teeth @ least 3x daily & I floss.
I don’t drink coffee, but I used Colgate’s whitening toothpaste for about a month and I can tell that it’s making my teeth whiter. It takes a while but it works if you brush your teeth once or twice a day with it.
What about lazer whitening as a more permanent opotion?
I asked my dentist, earning lots & lots of German certificates about:
1- Professional bleeching which is incredibly costly having to repeat it every six months or year. For me personally, doesn’t always look natural either.
2- If whitening offer in products is always safe & he said it is.
Coffees differ in countries for their cultures. But that of the American’s is the heaviest being called BLACK for it’s COMPLETELY toasted.
Mike, any product will show result as long as you continue it for its stated duration. I believe their best is Crest which I tried & is their most costly.
Now I only use toothpaste “Aquafresh Extreme clean Whitening mint experience” which is powerful. Its packaging & design tells it.
Healthier it is if you let your body depend on its own natural vigor. Otherwise, you’ll always feel lazier without coffee.
The daily life is never fixed, so if coffee is drunk at some wrong time without enough sleep for few weeks, stress hormones are released due to lack of rest. Such hormones are fatty. Enough sleep, in fact, causes maintaining of weight.
If you like the coffee family, French Vanilla is free of CAFFIENE.
the cheapest and most effective way to whiten your teeth is to do a pre rinse of water/peroxide before you brush. infact when they use the crest whitening gel, or strips they use a form of peroxide. its also good for canker sores. try it out and youll be surprised at how quickly it works! ive done it for years and ALWAYS get compliments on how white my teeth are.
I prefer Crest whitening toothpaste. If you are worried about expense baking soda is fairly cheap and chances are you already have some. You just mix it with a little water and put it on your toothbrush. Don’t use a lot or it will burn. I always brush my teeth with toothpaste afterwards because of the taste.
I recently noticed my teeth were terribly stained from drinking coffee to get through college the last few years. There is no way I can stop drinking coffee, as I am just about to finish up my degree. I have been using Arm and Hammer Advanced White toothpaste for years to maintain my smile, but even it quit working! So, I went and picked up something that worked wonders for me a few years ago–Crest Whitestrips. I also picked up another excellent product for whitening–Rembrandt whitening toothpaste. After using the strips and the toothpaste together for about the three days, my stains are virtually GONE!! I am very, very satisfied and am no longer self-concious of my smile. It is beautiful again
I have used the Crest Whitening Strips, which take about two weeks and can be a little pricey – about $30-40 per package. However, aside from the time investment (30 minutes, twice a day, for two weeks) and the out-of-pocket cost, they work amazingly well. You can use the strips every six months to keep them extra shiny.
The strips can be kind of a hassle to put on your teeth, but once you get the hang of it and don’t fiddle with them too much with your tongue, they’ll do their job well.
baking soda with peroxide rinse works great, but dip your brush in freshly squeezed lemon juice before adding peroxide, dollars to donuts it will work fine…e
I read about iwhite in a girly magazine (Cosmo or something) a year ago and went to my nearest CVS to try it out. It actually worked really well for me, better than the white strips although just as awkward to use. I would def recommend it. It’s a tray with a light and you put the strip in and leave it on for 20 min, once for top and once for bottom. I’ve tried a lot of products and so far this one was my fave!!
drink coffee from a straw or anything that would usually stain your teeth. brush regularly with a whitening toothpaste and whitening mouthwash. drink lots of milk too. cheapest way.
Wow! After reading this I just tried pure bicarbonate of soda 3 times over and my teeth are definately cleaner and a bit whiter than before. Honestly! I’m going to keep this up. Thankyou!
I just hold a cap-full of peroxide in my mouth for about 10 minutes, making sure it’s around my teeth. Doing this for only 3 days has the same effect that a teeth whitening product you can buy at the store does, and it’s basically free, when you think about how much a bottle of peroxide costs. It might not taste the greatest, but the teeth whitening products I tried before I found out about doing it this way tasted bad to me.
I just mix half peroxide and mouthwash and my teeth are awsome. I have strangers ask me how I get my teeth so white. Eating strawberries will also whiten your teeth.
Well ussually the products that are on comercials aren`t really the best but mostly unknown products are WAYY BETTER
I drink about 1-2 cups of coffee everyday. I use Colgate Whitening toothpaste (for sensitive teeth) and Crest Premium Whitestrips. Also, if you drink Iced Coffee try drinking out of a straw. Anyways I get so many complements on how white my teeth are and I have never had a problem with stains on my teeth. Hope that helps!
I work in the dental field, and I’ve found that getting it done professional does make a difference.
It’s expensive if you use what’s called the ZOOM machine in the office, but the new colour is noticeable and it lasts! I’ve had it done, but unfortunately, due to some issues I had with braces in the past (the orthodontist removed all the enamel from my front teeth), I can’t do it without being in unbearable pain for a few days.
But there IS another option! It costs about 5 dollars to get a custom tray of your mouth made at your dentist’s office. It’s just like a clear retainer, but the material is a bit softer.
The gel is 15 dollars a tube. So, that’s 20 dollars for PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.
I’d say it’s definitely worth it.
I have found that rinsing with water and peroxide periodically and brushing with arm and hamer baking soda tooth paste. I recently found a baking soda tooth paste for sensitive teeth! The peroxide rinse not only helps remove the yellow, its great for gums and tongue plus its really inexpensive!
LOLOLOL GUYZ ARNT SUPOSED TO WHITEN DER TEETH
Home whitening kits don’t work for everyone, and a lot of times it can make your teeth super sensitive. I have used crest whitestrips and the listerine dissolving strips with excellent results. My dentist office also had a new brand of strips but I didn’t bother….also crest vivid white toothpaste (use it at night before bed) worked excellent on my brother who smokes and drinks coffee/pop heavily…good look on those pearly whites!
ah funny i saw this since im actually whitening my teeth this very instant
i used to use whitening toothpaste , but then got braces therefore had to stop using it because my teeth would be left with braces marks / discoloration when i got them off ,
anyways i got them off 6 months ago ( braces ) and the day i got them off i asked if i could start whitening my teeth , he said it was a bad idea and to not start doin g that since it will cause sensitivety and my gums are swollen even though you couldnt see it and they would receed and leaves marks from the strips … anyways long story short its been 6 months so i went and bought crest white strips premium 10 day pack , they come with 20 upper and 20 lower strips you use them twice a day for a half hour each for ten days ,
im on day five and WOAHH my teeth are lookin greeat
i strongly reccommeennd them ! goodluckk , hope i could help
one m ore thing !!!
use sensidine ( or however it is spelt ) whitening toothpaste , its about 5.99$ but it keeps your teeth from becoming sore from the bleach , and also helps whiten your teeth !
Crest whitestrips supreme, works well on even naturally yellow teeth.
+ Do actually work.
+ Very cheap (Ebay).
- Irritation to the gums, unless use cream or such to protect.
- Tricky to apply on bottom teeth.
Crest White Strips!!! They are to be used every six months. For years I have used them every June and every December. My birthday is in June and Christmas is in December so I get myself Crest Whitestrips. For Christmas I get my closest friends Crest Whitestrips so they can see WHY my teeth are so white. I get compliments on my white teeth constantly… just about every day.
Scope Whitening Mouthwash keeps up whatever product you choose to brighten your smile, and it works pretty darn good on it’s own. My friend suggested it and I was rather surprised at the results. Perhaps because it is something that is done after brushing one’s teeth all the time which makes it do well. The other thing is, it’s easy so you keep doing it.
Coming from someone who whitens their teeth every six months ( which will probably give me cancer in the future ) I have used various at home teeth whitening products, paying as much as thirty dollars a box. Out of crest, top care and “white trays”, the one I prefer is top care. The strips are wax so they dont move around and they are dry until you put them in your mouth so they arent so messy as crest “whitestrips” which slide all over the place and rub off when youre putting them on. They also are shaped in a way that the back of the strip can fit the back of your teeth and the front of the strip can fit the front of your teeth. Hope I helped! Top care can be found at grocery stores and is generic so it can be purchased for a relatively low price.
I recommend having trays made at the Dentist’s office.
I go with the inexpensive treatment. Gargle with full streghnth peroxide and brush with baking soda twice a day.
Use the Crest WEEKLY toothpaste. Brush reaaaaalllllyyy good with that. After, apply the bleach to the teeth. Whether it’s the 5 minute, 15 minute or WHATEVER. The weekly cleaner will deep clean the teeth so the bleach works out the stains.
Do this once every one or two weeks.
I tend to stay away from colas, tea, and coffee… but I have used whiteners in the past anyway and have still noticed dramatic differences (I didn’t realize my already-white teeth could get so much brighter). I have tried several products, but the Crest Whitestrips were by far my favorite. They’re easy to use with minor discomfort, and I spoke with a dental hygenist regarding their safety before, with good news that they won’t damage your teeth or gums if used according to the package directions.
I am myself a coffee drinker. I tried to stop because of fear to stain my teeth. My mother suggested Arem and Hammer toothpaste with baking soda and peroxide and it worked well with my teeth.
I, drink coffee as well i think that the only three things that seem to help with the coffee stains on my teeth are swishing watter and brushing my teeth and crest white streps only probvaly with the crest white strips is they burn for a little bit
I’m been completely unimpressed by all the over-the-counter products I’ve tried, especially the Crest WhiteStrips (not only didn’t they work at all, but I gagged on having a mouthful of that gunk, not to mention that they hurt!), but if you can afford it, the BriteSmile or other similar system used by dentists is terrific. It takes an hour total and lasts 3 years.
crest white strips work miracles.
seriously.
i use the ones that take a half hour each time.
twice a day.
and your teeth will be white.
i promise.
check TOTALBEAUTY.COM
they have customer reviews on a bunch of products as well as a list on the best and worst teeth whiteners based on progress as well as consumer reviews.
A cheap way to do it is brush with Baking Soda. The results are not “instant” but after awhile (month or so) NICE AND WHITE and not harsh on your gums like all those chemical products.
I drink coffee, and tea… I’ve found that using Crest Whitestrips (original) for a week, then following up w/ Crest Daily use whitestrips a few times per week/month does the trick.
I also use Colgate whitening toothpaste, but I always have… and it never really seemed to do much for me before. Though I’m sure it does help somewhat, my teeth are loads whiter than before
I am a firm believer in going to the dentist to get my whitening done, but I did hear about a family who drinks their beverages from a straw. Even coffee! They all have extremely white teeth.
Yes, my teeth werent very white because i never really took care of them. Deciding to get them whiten, I went to my dentist and ask his verdict on whether I should get the done professionally done at his’s office or those home whitening kits. He told me that I should try the home kits because they do show results and are very effective and the chemicals are not as strong as the ones done in an office, therefore they run cheaper. He also reassured me that the effects I would get would be satisfying enough.
I took his word for it, assuming he knew what he was talking about, I bought a Listerine dissolving whitening strips in a box. Within a week of use, twice a day, my teeth were noticeably whiter. I would say, after 4 days…you can see results. The good thing is, they dissolve in your tongue like those mint strips, so no need to spit them out unless you dislike the taste! It only cost me $15 (on sale at Target).
If you wnat noticeably whiter teeth before a wedding event, use these and you’ll be amazed how quickly the brighten your teeth!
A cheap and simple way to whiten teeth is baking soda. Put it on a dry toothbrush and brush your teeth normally. Within a week, you should see some difference. You can use a bit of hydrogen peroxide also, as it is good for gum disease also. Follow up with a whitening toothpaste. I read somewhere that you can use ground up fresh strawberries as a whitener, but I haven’t tried it yet. Maybe try Tom’s of Maine strawberry flavor toothpaste?
How bout not drinking coffee anymore? It has over 10,000 chemicals, it stinks, it turns your teeth yellow & its loaded with caffeine.. Coffee is just as bad & disgusting as smoking.
I use crest white strips they are the best to me the also go on sale at cvs all the time. give it a shot!!!
I read that the #1 teeth whitener is Celebrity Sexy Teeth. Supposedly even better than having it done proffesionally. Can find great deals on eBay.
Lotta great stuff here. Just wondering does the peroxide weaken the enamel of your teeth at all?
well, if you really want to have a white teeth again, maybe you can just go to the dentist and let it clean…
there are lots of teeth whiteners in the market but i think, they’re not that effective…
the best thing to restore white teeth is to go to the dentist and ask for help, that’s the very thing that comes into my mind…honestly…
If you take hydrogen peroxide (that stuff that you put on cuts to clean them) and put a little on your toothpaste when your brushing your teeth, it bleaches them. Its really cheap (a bottle of peroxide is like $3) and you don’t have to go out of your way to do it. It worked well for me.
This works, It’s inexpensive and sold in supermarkets, I use Colgate Professional Weekly Clean. Three years ago it was $23 a 27gram tube, now it’s only $7 and it works so well my Dad noticed, and my teeth weren’t really all that stained anyway (drink tea, hate coffee- maybe why) I use it once a week, along with normal toothpaste three of four (or more)times a day, because I have a horror of dentists! When I went to the dentist for the first time since I was 13 (I’m 41!) I had no cavities and I only needed a little scrap on the back lower teeth, yuk hate that feeling. But it does go to show that you can look after your teeth properly by yourself, might be why dentist have the highest rate of suicide amongst professionals.
well like most people do you should go to the dentist and get your pearly “whites” witened its really cool and a lot of people i know have done it before but it kinda makes your lips hurt a little,but they put sun screen on them so that it wont hurt but sometimes it still does hurt anyways but it depends on whodoes it
Custom teeth whitening trays are absolutely critical and work better than lasers. The key is in the fit. They have to hold the whitening gel directly against your tooth to have the max teeth whitening effect.