How do i whiten my teeth?

Krassus

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My dentist says laser whitening from them will cost $300 and they can't guarantee how long it lasts. She said it could only be a couple of months. So what do i do?
 

moshquerade

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forget the laser whitening go for lightening with 15% peroxide gel that you can buy from your dentist. they will make custom trays for you to use and you fill 'em with the gel and bleach your teeth at home. then if you feel like your teeth are yellowing again down the road you still have the trays and all you need is $20-25 to buy more gel.
 

AgaBoogaBoo

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How do i whiten my teeth?

Brush 2 - 3 times a day and if you smoke, reduce, if not stop.
 

minendo

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Originally posted by: AgaBooga
How do i whiten my teeth?

Brush 2 - 3 times a day and if you smoke, reduce, if not stop.
I'll also stop drinking coffee and any other colorant based products.
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Hell, to guarantee white teeth I'll mainline my dinner from now on.
 

Z24

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To all the 'brush your teeth' people, that's a bit unrealistic. Teeth naturally come in different shades. You could be the most hygenic person in the world, and not drink coffee or smoke, and still have yellow teeth.

As for suggestions to whiten -- crest whitestrips are supposed to work the best of the off-the-shelf options. I've had friends attest to this. You can also get professional grade crest whitestrips from your dentist.
 

rh71

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Crest Whitestrips = must try.

Too bad they're like $25 per package...
 

bootymac

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My teeth used to be yellow as heck, but since I got braces (a week ago), that kinda inspired me to take care of my teeth. So I started brushing properly and more often. Now my teeth are white as heck