How do I get my teeth really white? my teeth are not really all that white.?

Ok, so I dont have really white teeth, they are kind of yellow, I smoke, so could that be the problem? but how would I be able to get them back to white, like really white? do I need to go to a dentist or something? and does sooner care cover dental costs?





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How do I get my teeth really white? my teeth are not really all that white.?
I'm a chain smoker ... I've found it impossible to keep my teeth white. I use Listerine Whitening but I haven't noticed a difference. It can be embarrassing for some but since I smoke and nothing has worked, I've learned to shrug it off.
Reply:crest white strips





they really really work





you just have to commit!
Reply:If you smoke then some of your tooth color is due to that. That is surface staining so it can be cleaned. You should see a dentist twice a year anyway (at least once). First start at home with the right toothpaste and a good quality toothbrush. Quit smoking or at least brush after you smoke. Use baking soda (doesn't taste that great but...) but it is a natural way to clean your teeth without too much abrasion to the surface of your teeth. Using over the counter tooth whitening products may help a bit but could cause sensitivity.





Check with your insurance provider to see if dental is covered. It should be.
Reply:Dont use Crest strips, they use bleach. An easy way to get white teeth is to dip a wet toothbrush into a small cup of baking soda. scrub gentley all around your mouth and then spit it out. Its not great tasting but it works because when saliva mixes with baking soda it creates bubbling action that lifts the stain out of your teeth
Reply:Yes, you are getting stain on your teeth from smoking, so you should have them cleaned at the dentists office and then do a whitening treatment (over the counter or at the dentist depending on how much you want to spend) to make them whiter. Normal adult teeth are not bright white but an off white color. Give a read to the post below that I had done for another asker.








I can say that most of my patient's have had some measure of success with the Crest Whitestrips (which cost about $20.00), some more than others. Our office uses the Supreme which are 4 times stronger than what you can get in the store (and cost $60.00), but the others will work as well but take more time and possibly more than one kit.The results are usually pretty quick, noticeable in the first few days, best in a week or longer.If you can, do yourself the favor of using them right after you get your teeth cleaned as any staining and buildup (tartar, plaque, or orthodontic cement) will impede their ability to work. They will not whiten any white fillings you may have, but whiten uniformly. Also, don't use fluoride toothpaste before putting the strips on (same reason). You should not drink or eat anything dark for at least 1/2 hour after using the strips.


The strips/trays are your least costly whitening method as compared to custom made trays or in office whitening ($500.00+) All of the methods (strips, trays, custom trays, in office whitening) have the potential to make your teeth temporarily sensitive, but will not harm the enamel. If you get sensitive use the product every other day in conjunction with a sensitive tooth toothpaste. You might try to drink dark liquids through a straw and don't smoke. Most whitening toothpastes just remove stain on the surfaces of your teeth and therefore are not so effective. Whatever method you use it will not whiten your teeth for life, as you age your teeth will get darker and may need to be whitened again.





Good luck!





JAMRDH - a dental hygienist





PS - The whitestrips do not use bleach!



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