m getting my braces off soon and right afterward i want to whiten my teeth with some store bought stuff.( not professional or anything) So i was just wondering what yyou reccomend (: also, are there any cons to teeth whitening?
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teeth whitening
Well..after you get your braces off..Be sure to use mouthwashes often..
Here are some of the tips that are really useful(GOOGLE is really helpful)
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Do I have these items in my house?
All you need to whiten your teeth are simple household products. Ok, first go to the kitchen. Open the cupboard where you keep your baking supplies. Do you have baking soda? You probably do. Spoon about two teaspoons of baking soda into a little bowl or cup. Now, travel over to the nearest bathroom. Open the medicine chest. Do you have hydrogen peroxide? You probably have this common household item, too.
How do I make this paste?
Drop two or three teaspoons (this may not be exact) of the hydrogen peroxide into the baking soda, making a paste. This sometimes takes a little trial and error. Be sure it is the same consistency as toothpaste. If you wish, you can add a bit of mint flavoring or even a small dollop of toothpaste.
How do I use this free whitener?
Brush your teeth with your mixture, being sure to leave it on your teeth for at least two minutes. Do NOT swallow this paste! Trust me, you wouldn't want to swallow it- the taste is not the best. To make the paste taste better, try to use the above tips. This will help to make the taste a little bit tastier.
What should I do after using this paste?
After you finish brushing with this free paste, brush again with regular toothpaste to rid your mouth of the taste as well as the peroxide solution. You will be amazed at just how white and bright your teeth will be! Many smokers and heavy coffee drinkers use this little trick. This may be a home remedy that your grandmother even used.
Use mouthwash, brush your teeth very often and use brightening strips. The strips will make your teeth look very white & clean, I have used them before.
(04-04-2011, 03:45 AM)jani Wrote: [ -> ]m getting my braces off soon and right afterward i want to whiten my teeth with some store bought stuff.( not professional or anything) So i was just wondering what yyou reccomend (: also, are there any cons to teeth whitening?
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teeth whitening
No, there's no cons to teeth whitening. For teeth whitening using the bleaching method there is though, since it's been known to raise sensitivity in your teeth and eat away at the enamel. Just use baking soda as the substitute for your toothpaste once in a while and you can get them noticably whiter.
Btw, I think this is just another spammer, so I was posting that for everyone else's reference on the forum lol. Usually people don't just come here like that with their first post, and add a link like that conveniently.
Get the Chrest: White toothpaste, along with the Chrest whitning mouthwash. My teeth are pretty white from daily use of this.
I must say this was a good helpfull thread mate.Im gona try those whitening strips.
Not sure, I used to use these gum shields that had bleach gel in them. I smoke and my teeth go a light shade of yellow so I use them to make sure my teeth remain and stay white forever.
These work great:
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(04-04-2011, 10:16 PM)Infinity Wrote: [ -> ]No, there's no cons to teeth whitening. For teeth whitening using the bleaching method there is though, since it's been known to raise sensitivity in your teeth and eat away at the enamel. Just use baking soda as the substitute for your toothpaste once in a while and you can get them noticably whiter.
Btw, I think this is just another spammer, so I was posting that for everyone else's reference on the forum lol. Usually people don't just come here like that with their first post, and add a link like that conveniently.
I would strongly suggest you avoid teeth whitening products. The reason your teeth get white depends on the product you use - some just 'paint' over the enamel, while others strip away the enamel (which is naturally yellowish and does NOT regenerate). If you do decide to go the over-the-counter teeth whitening product route, make sure that you follow the instructions exactly and that you don't leave them on for longer than instructed. Doing so will definitely strip away your enamel and leave you with more sensitive teeth.
Thnx rooneyful ima try that. First to the pharmacy to get hydrogen peroxide
