Ever see celebrities with their dazzling smiles and perfect white teeth and think there's no way you could afford to have that? Well that's not the case. Here are some tips to help you get some luminous chompers of your own that'll have people asking for YOUR autograph
INSTRUCTION
step1
Remember to keep up with dentist appointments, don't skip 'em. Dentists have special cleaning and whitening pastes that can do wonders for your teeth. They can also pin point things you can do to improve your dental health.
Step2
Lay off of the coffee. Coffee does a real good job at staining your teeth. If you're gonna drink it, make sure to do so in moderation.
Step3
Quit smoking. Smoking stains the teeth as well! Besides, it's takes a terribly tole on your lungs, and seven minutes from your life. There are many other healthy things you can substitute to mellow out or calm your nerves, such as chewing gum!
Step4
Clean your teeth after eating. Okay it seems a bit of an exaggeration to literally brush after every meal, I mean come on seriously; in public bathrooms? Sure you can brush right after eating at home, but if you're out and about, chew on some gum such as Orbit, Trident or Stride. These gum's can help to loosen tarter.
Step5
Before you go to bed brush with Crest teeth whitening tooth paste. It works to lift stains from the enamel of your teeth while you sleep.
Step6
Brush in the morning when you wake up. This way you'll brush away any of the stains that the whitening toothpaste may have lifted while you were sleeping.
step7
Eat an apple a day. Hey, you know the saying, and it's true! Apples are slightly acidic, which means they are a great natural way to help clean your teeth and keep them healthy.
Step8
Using mouth wash can help as well. Not only can it whiten and freshen breath, but it helps to keep your gum's healthy.
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
How to Avoid Problems with Teeth Whitening Products
A wide variety of products will whiten teeth, but be aware that some people have problems with the process. Here's what you can do to prevent some of the issues with teeth whiteners.
Step1
Two different dentists recommended over-the-counter teeth whitening strips to me. They said people were less likely to suffer sensitivity from those than from the stronger process they used. It certainly was less expensive as well.
Step2
No matter what brand you choose, people react differently to them. Some will have no problems and others will complain bitterly. You can see the negative reviews on sites like Amazon and consumer sites where people post reviews. Look at user comments on amazon.com and drugstore.com for the brand you are considering buying.
Step3
Number one rule to avoid problems: read the instructions that come with the product. If it says it should only be used for 30 minutes, don't leave it on longer. If it says use twice a day, don't use it more often than that.
Step4
Do not eat, sleep, drink, or smoke while the product is in place. In the case of the strips, they don't want you to accidentally swallow one. Don't use it while wearing metal braces.
Step5
It's best to use extra caution until you see how you react to a whitening product. Instead of using twice a day, go with once a day. It will take longer to achieve the level of whiteness that you want, but unless you're heading to the class reunion in a week, why rush and risk problems?
Step6
Don't use it when you have dental work coming up. They recommend not using for two weeks before a dental appointment and for two weeks after the work.
Step7
To prevent sensitivity in either the teeth or gums, you can use sensitive toothpaste during the period of time you're using the whitening product. Brushing your teeth right before applying whitening strips can heighten sensitivity, so wait thirty minutes.
Step8
The products are not intended for use on children.
Tips & Warnings
If your mouth continues to be sensitive, stop using the product for several days or stop entirely.
Step1
Two different dentists recommended over-the-counter teeth whitening strips to me. They said people were less likely to suffer sensitivity from those than from the stronger process they used. It certainly was less expensive as well.
Step2
No matter what brand you choose, people react differently to them. Some will have no problems and others will complain bitterly. You can see the negative reviews on sites like Amazon and consumer sites where people post reviews. Look at user comments on amazon.com and drugstore.com for the brand you are considering buying.
Step3
Number one rule to avoid problems: read the instructions that come with the product. If it says it should only be used for 30 minutes, don't leave it on longer. If it says use twice a day, don't use it more often than that.
Step4
Do not eat, sleep, drink, or smoke while the product is in place. In the case of the strips, they don't want you to accidentally swallow one. Don't use it while wearing metal braces.
Step5
It's best to use extra caution until you see how you react to a whitening product. Instead of using twice a day, go with once a day. It will take longer to achieve the level of whiteness that you want, but unless you're heading to the class reunion in a week, why rush and risk problems?
Step6
Don't use it when you have dental work coming up. They recommend not using for two weeks before a dental appointment and for two weeks after the work.
Step7
To prevent sensitivity in either the teeth or gums, you can use sensitive toothpaste during the period of time you're using the whitening product. Brushing your teeth right before applying whitening strips can heighten sensitivity, so wait thirty minutes.
Step8
The products are not intended for use on children.
Tips & Warnings
If your mouth continues to be sensitive, stop using the product for several days or stop entirely.
How to Clean Stained Teeth
step1
Stained teeth can be embarrassing for many people. There several reasons teeth can become stained. Most stained teeth are caused by food and drink products or tobacco. Certain types of food and drink have a higher potential to stain teeth and these include coffee, tea, and soda, All foods can stain your teeth if they are not properly cared for.
Some medicines can stain teeth as well. The antibiotic Tetracycline can cause discoloration of teeth, giving them a uneven appearance. Vitamin supplements can stain teeth in certain people as well. Iron has been found to stain the teeth of children who take the supplement for any length of time.
Fluoride consumption should be carefully monitored as well, because just a little to much fluoride can turn your teeth yellow. Fluoride has also recently been linked to several health issues.
Smokers almost always have stained teeth to a certain extent and smoking should be avoided for this and many other reasons. Stained teeth can also be caused by high fever in certain individuals.
Step2
There are quite a few things you can do to clean stained teeth but the best thing you can do is to prevent staining. You should be brushing two to three times daily or after you eat within a hour. Regular dentist appointments are an important part of preventing stained teeth.
If your teeth are already stained you have several options you can try that will work depending on the amount of staining your teeth have accumulated. We will cover some of the more popular methods for cleaning stained teeth in this article.
Step3
The most popular way of cleaning stained teeth is with a whitening toothpaste. You will find shelves full of them in your local stores. Toothpaste is mainly used for prevention of stained teeth but certain brands I have used did give a notable brightening effect after a couple weeks of regular use.
Along with whitening toothpaste is mouthwash. Again this is a mild whitening agent that is best used in for prevention of stained teeth.
Step4
Bleaching trays you obtain from your dentist can help those with moderate staining of teeth. Bleaching trays can have some side effects such as tooth sensitivity or mouth pain but it is short term and the treatment works quickly.
These are reasonably priced but to require at least one trip to the dentist and perhaps more. A similar option that does not require going to the dentist are whitening strips.
These are also cheaply priced but tend have a slightly less effect than the trays do and have similar side effects on some individuals. Both are good options for people who have stained teeth.
Step5
A new treatment on the block is something called light technology. This method uses hydrogen peroxide and a led light source. This treatment is available from teeth whiting salons around the country and the effects are considered dramatic by many.
The treatment tends to be more expensive that the others but many who use it say the results are worth the cost.
Step6
There are a few home remedies for stained teeth that have some credibility to their claims.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide rubbed on the teeth can produce a whitening effect similar to strips, but can cause irritation to the gums and sensitive teeth for a short period of time.
Vinegar has also been used to clean stained teeth if you can stand the taste. Most people will dilute the vinegar with water to weaken the taste down.
Step7
As with any dental issue I strongly advise you to talk to your dentist before trying to deal with stained teeth at home. We all want to get rid of stained teeth but doing so safely will save you time, money and heartache down the road.
Stained teeth can be embarrassing for many people. There several reasons teeth can become stained. Most stained teeth are caused by food and drink products or tobacco. Certain types of food and drink have a higher potential to stain teeth and these include coffee, tea, and soda, All foods can stain your teeth if they are not properly cared for.
Some medicines can stain teeth as well. The antibiotic Tetracycline can cause discoloration of teeth, giving them a uneven appearance. Vitamin supplements can stain teeth in certain people as well. Iron has been found to stain the teeth of children who take the supplement for any length of time.
Fluoride consumption should be carefully monitored as well, because just a little to much fluoride can turn your teeth yellow. Fluoride has also recently been linked to several health issues.
Smokers almost always have stained teeth to a certain extent and smoking should be avoided for this and many other reasons. Stained teeth can also be caused by high fever in certain individuals.
Step2
There are quite a few things you can do to clean stained teeth but the best thing you can do is to prevent staining. You should be brushing two to three times daily or after you eat within a hour. Regular dentist appointments are an important part of preventing stained teeth.
If your teeth are already stained you have several options you can try that will work depending on the amount of staining your teeth have accumulated. We will cover some of the more popular methods for cleaning stained teeth in this article.
Step3
The most popular way of cleaning stained teeth is with a whitening toothpaste. You will find shelves full of them in your local stores. Toothpaste is mainly used for prevention of stained teeth but certain brands I have used did give a notable brightening effect after a couple weeks of regular use.
Along with whitening toothpaste is mouthwash. Again this is a mild whitening agent that is best used in for prevention of stained teeth.
Step4
Bleaching trays you obtain from your dentist can help those with moderate staining of teeth. Bleaching trays can have some side effects such as tooth sensitivity or mouth pain but it is short term and the treatment works quickly.
These are reasonably priced but to require at least one trip to the dentist and perhaps more. A similar option that does not require going to the dentist are whitening strips.
These are also cheaply priced but tend have a slightly less effect than the trays do and have similar side effects on some individuals. Both are good options for people who have stained teeth.
Step5
A new treatment on the block is something called light technology. This method uses hydrogen peroxide and a led light source. This treatment is available from teeth whiting salons around the country and the effects are considered dramatic by many.
The treatment tends to be more expensive that the others but many who use it say the results are worth the cost.
Step6
There are a few home remedies for stained teeth that have some credibility to their claims.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide rubbed on the teeth can produce a whitening effect similar to strips, but can cause irritation to the gums and sensitive teeth for a short period of time.
Vinegar has also been used to clean stained teeth if you can stand the taste. Most people will dilute the vinegar with water to weaken the taste down.
Step7
As with any dental issue I strongly advise you to talk to your dentist before trying to deal with stained teeth at home. We all want to get rid of stained teeth but doing so safely will save you time, money and heartache down the road.
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