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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 18:44:25 GMT
There are a lot of bigger fish to fry, but I put on a lipstick the other day that seemed to magnify the yellow tint in my teeth into something almost fluorescent. ugh.
I have tried the expensive molds with bleaching gel from the dentist - $700 bucks (!!!) and I couldn't use it due to sensitive gums.
I have really crooked teeth on the bottom but they don't show when I smile, but I've avoided trying Crest white strips as I've heard they don't stick well to uneven teeth and then you end up with mottled tooth color...
I have never tried coconut oil plus baking soda to whiten, not sure if that is even "a thing." Any ideas for me?
Thanks!~
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Post by Zee on Oct 18, 2016 19:13:22 GMT
Did you try shortening the amount of time the gel is on your teeth, or trying a gentler gel with less peroxide? It will take longer of course, but might be worth it.
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Post by schizo319 on Oct 18, 2016 19:26:37 GMT
I've been swishing with peroxide before brushing with baking soda & regular toothpaste. That seems to work pretty well for me when my teeth are stained up from a lot of coffee or red wine. I've also done the oil pulling with coconut oil, but I didn't notice much of a difference in whiteness from that.
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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 19:32:21 GMT
Did you try shortening the amount of time the gel is on your teeth, or trying a gentler gel with less peroxide? It will take longer of course, but might be worth it. Thanks It was so long ago, not sure i still even have the mold. the bleach would def be needed. I'm having my teeth cleaned on Thursday but am hoping to get some other ideas. |
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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 19:33:01 GMT
I've been swishing with peroxide before brushing with baking soda & regular toothpaste. That seems to work pretty well for me when my teeth are stained up from a lot of coffee or red wine. I've also done the oil pulling with coconut oil, but I didn't notice much of a difference in whiteness from that. how long with peroxide? |
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Post by gritzi on Oct 18, 2016 19:34:28 GMT
Zoom worked well, but wasn't long lasting. I always use Crest Professional WhiteStrips.
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Post by schizo319 on Oct 18, 2016 19:37:16 GMT
I've been swishing with peroxide before brushing with baking soda & regular toothpaste. That seems to work pretty well for me when my teeth are stained up from a lot of coffee or red wine. I've also done the oil pulling with coconut oil, but I didn't notice much of a difference in whiteness from that. how long with peroxide? I just swish it around a few times and spit (like you would mouthwash). "They" say to dilute it 50/50 with water, but I don't. |
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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 19:45:49 GMT
I just swish it around a few times and spit (like you would mouthwash). "They" say to dilute it 50/50 with water, but I don't. Thanks! I might try that! How often do you do it? |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 18, 2016 20:16:22 GMT
Zoom worked well, but wasn't long lasting. I always use Crest Professional WhiteStrips. I have some of these, but they don't want to stay stuck to my teeth! Any tips? It seems like the minute those things are in my mouth, I start to salivate uncontrollably and the darn things slide off.  |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 18, 2016 20:23:58 GMT
i used the white strips. I don't leave them on for the full hour because of sensitivity. It works for me. They do nothing for my husband's teeth.
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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 20:38:41 GMT
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Post by lesserknownpea on Oct 18, 2016 20:39:39 GMT
I drink a lot of strong coffee and red wine. Like a PP, swish peroxide and water in my mouth before brushing. I do it about 3 times a week. I leave the mixture about 3 minutes in my mouth, though, and dilute it more, perhaps 1/4. I fill my mouth with as much as I can so I'm sure it's touching my upper teeth.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 18, 2016 20:43:35 GMT
No, I have the kind you have to get from a dentist. I won them in a silent auction. |
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Post by likescarrots on Oct 18, 2016 20:52:45 GMT
I have very crooked bottom teeth and i haven't noticed variant coloring using the strips. They work well to whiten, but for me the white doesn't last long. I wish there was some kind of sealant that could protect against tea stains.
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Post by flanz on Oct 18, 2016 20:53:55 GMT
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Post by likescarrots on Oct 19, 2016 1:37:39 GMT
I've tried turmeric. It may have made a tiny difference but not enough to overcome the mess. EVERYTHING turned yellow. The sink, my hands, my expensive sonicare toothbrush. It wasn't worth it. I have had some luck with activated charcoal, but it's also a little messy and it only lasts a few days before i tea stain my teeth again. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 19, 2016 1:57:11 GMT
I use a Qtip and swab my teeth with 40 vol., front and back, before I brush. I let it sit for about thirty seconds then brush with toothpaste leaving the peroxide to minge with the toothpaste. I do that most days. When I first started doing it I would let it sit on my teeth longer. Once they whitened up I just swab them down before brushing and they stay really white. I don't have sensitive gums so it doesnt bother my mouth.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 19, 2016 3:41:16 GMT
I can't help on the actual whitening products (I have veneers and so can't use any of that) but try looking for a lipstick with a blue undertone. Alternatively, you could try something like this. The blue is supposed to create an optical illusion that your teeth are whiter. |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Oct 19, 2016 6:04:04 GMT
Is Airflow stain removal available in the US? My friend had this done and I'm thinking of having a bash myself. Costs around £65.00.
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