I need teeth whitening badly! Anybody here have any suggestions?

[CTyankee]

I use "whitening" toothpaste and mouthwash. I use the strips but hate them and they only help marginally. And my teeth are old so I guess this is just what happens to you. I go to the dentist regularly but he doesn't do whitening.

[montanacowboy]

1. Nothing works at home

you can buy every toothpaste possible and strips, and lightening with a light in your mouth and it won't work

the only thing that does is the expensive dentist treatment

[CTyankee]

2. how expensive is it?

[Brainstormy]

3. the white strips work for me, but

I have to use them two or three days in a row. Not sure that's recommended, but that's what I do.

[marylandblue]

4. Try another dentist

There is a simple whitening method you do at home. The dentist makes a plastic mold of your teeth. You put gel in the mold and wear it for 30 minutes every day for two weeks.

[CTyankee]

5. I think I have those from years ago. I'll call my dentist and let him know. He may have the gel

for them.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

6. First, you wanna swish your mouth with a few ounces of Clorox to get the outer stains...

Then, you want to pull out a mini-angle grinder for those stubborn stains. I've found an engraving gun to work good in those hard to reach places.

Oh, and to get that shine back when you're done, a couple coats of Rustoleum Gloss clear coat followed by some light buffing with #0000 steel wool.

A little bleeding is normal.

[CTyankee]

11. Yeah, that'll do it...

[whistler162]

7. Glidden

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glidden-Professional-1-gal-Ultra-Hide-220-White-Tint-Base-Flat-Interior-Paint-GP2-2110-01/205049984

[CTyankee]

12. Looks good! Can't wait to try it!

[Lars39]

8. I use this:

Opalescence Go 15%

I got the first box from dentist, got second online much cheaper.

[benld74]

9. Ask dentist about your enamel

Older we get
Enamel wears out
Causing less than white teeth

[TexasBushwhacker]

17. Exactly. A toothpaste like PRO-ENAMEL might help

You can lighten your enamel, but as you get older and it gets thinner, the yellow dentin shows through.

[frogmarch]

10. Beware of certain toothpastes

I was taken aback when I read this on the box of one I just bought:

Crest Gum Detoxify
Fluoride Toothpaste For Anticavity and Antigigivitis
Neutralizes plaque bacteria, even around the gun line

Active Ingredient
Stannous flouride (0.454%)

Products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of the teeth

adequate toothbrushing may help prevent these stains which are not permanent or harmful and may be removed by your dentist

this Crest is specially formulated to help prevent staining

see your dentist regularly

~~

[CTyankee]

13. UH oh, I just bought a tube of Crest...

is it just the detoxify type?

[frogmarch]

15. I don't know, but

if yours says it contains stannous fluoride, it may stain too.

[ailsagirl]

14. Just don't overdo it-- you don't want "Chiclets teeth"

Seriously! Teeth that are brilliant white don't look quite normal/natural... IMO

Like these people's:

[sl8]

16. Wal-Mart sells anal bleach for $24.00

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[smirkymonkey]

18. I just use White Out.

It doesn't taste very good, but it does the trick.

[irisblue]

19. Are you using a manual or a power toothbrush?

I drink ALOT of decaf tea & 2 am cups of coffee. I noticed that the caffeine stains lightened when I switched to a power toothbrush.
And I use & reuse a straw to drink the tea.
Have you researched charcoal toothpaste? I have no first person experience with this, but I've noticed adverts for that.

[Dem_4_Life]

20. Yes I am using the BEST whitening product that is all natural.

1st my dentist said you can use any whitening or enamel toothpaste but using an electric toothbrush and flossing is the most important first step.

I also use this charcoal natural toothpaste at night. Sometimes I use it alone and sometimes I want a "minty" taste so I mix this and my regular mint toothpaste. This stuff is AMAZING!

https://www.lushusa.com/face/teeth/boom%21/04342.html

Charcoal is all natural and draws out toxins from both your teeth and gums.

[Dem_4_Life]

21. This is a fun video about how it is made.

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