A 30-year-old member asked:
What are some methods to help make your teeth become whiter?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Gordonanswered
45 years experience
Depends..: Teeth are porous and therefore darken over time due to things we do, such as consuming staining types of foods (coffee, red wine, tea, grape juice, blue berries, etc) or smoking. So these may be contributing to the current tooth color, if you smoke, this is a great reason to stop.
Seeing your dentist will help as they can explain various teeth whitening options and examine and clean your teeth.
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Dr. Gary Klugmananswered
Dentistry 48 years experience
Prescription gel: The best is trays with a prescription gel. You can use over the counter strips. There are also in the dental office treatments, using a high percent gel, heat, light, or laser. Don't waste your money on over the counter rinses or toothpastes.
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Dr. Marc Benhurianswered
Prosthodontics 47 years experience
Laser bleaching : There are a few options on the market one being in office bleaching which may take 1 hour and the results are different on each indivdual. There is also take home products that you can get at your dental office.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What can I do to make my teeth appear more white?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Whiten them: There are numerous otc whitening products as well as professionally administered whitening procedures that can whiten your teeth. You'll pay more at your dentist, but you will have a quicker and more professional result.
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