SilentOne answered Monday September 19 2005, 3:10 am: I've answered a question like this before, so I'll paste it in.
"What is the formula for whitening your teeth with toothpaste and baking soda?
(My answer isn't Flouride!!!)
I thought flouride was good for strengthening your teeth, not whitening?
There's not really a formula. I would suggest mixing as much (isn't it bicarbonate of soda?) as is palatable into your toothpaste, and brushing with it regularly. If you're really wanting to whiten your teeth badly, consider a smokers' toothpaste (they contain whitening chemicals) or using one of those chemical whiteners that you paint on overnight or something.
You really should talk it over with your dentist. I had a phase where I thought I really wanted my teeth whitened (before wondering why I really DID want them whitened). I found out that it's not just as simple as: get them white, and they shall stay white for the day. Because your teeth have rough bits on the enamel sometimes caused by plaque buildup, stains redily come back, and are hard to get rid of in the first place. Dentists have special tools for grinding this off, without damaging your teeth. (Just for reference, NEVER EVER try to do it yourself) Some dentists also offer more effective whitening treatments, which usually use less chemicals, and don't involve putting them overnight where you end up swallowing the chemical crap as you sleep.
May your teeth be white!, or maybe you'll just stop caring what other people think... I did ;)
-K"
So do you have to use a strip every day to -keep- them white? What chemical do they use? :) sorry to ask questions, but plz feedback with answers.
bikinikilledme answered Monday September 19 2005, 1:55 am: Ok...Crest White Strips is #1 but if you can afford them (like 30-50 a box) then use the homeade version:
K2204 answered Sunday September 18 2005, 9:30 pm: I like crest white strips! ive been using the regular ones, but when those run out, I have a box of the premium plus ones, my mom bought two boxes,and she used one, and i'll get the other, but her teeth look great!
if you need anything else, please feel free to asK!
emster812 answered Sunday September 18 2005, 7:23 pm: Crest whitestrips work! But if you use those get one for both top row and bottom row of teeth because if you only use it on the top it will turn real white and the bottom won't. So in otherwords you'll have two different colors of teeth on your hands. So just take my advice and get them both. LoL so thanks for askin sorry so long! [ emster812's advice column | Ask emster812 A Question ]
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