Teen daughter s teeth are very straight but so dim . shes a beautiful girl but what can be done to brighten her teeth ? i can tell that she is very self conscious about it. why are they dim at such a young age? any effective treatment ? thanks .

Whitening or...: Your beautiful daughter can try Crest white strips since her teeth are straight. This is the most cost effective route and they work just fine. If her teeth are dull or not real shiny it could be her enamel....then you'd have to see a dentist. If she can and is old enuf, bright red lipstick will bring out he smile and her teeth. Make sure she smiles and try not to hide it with her hand.

Oh so many: How long has it been since her last professional cleaning. That may be all that she needs. If her teeth do need to be whitened, her Dentist can help her with one of a number of treatments. Once brightened, occasional use of White Strips will help keep them white. Avoid whitening toothpastes as they are very abrasive. Again, go see your Dentist. You'll be glad that you did.

Dim Teeth: I will assume that you mean her teeth are not bright white. There is a huge variation in the natural color of teeth. Please have her teeth evaluated by a local dentist. Once the shade of her teeth is established, treatment choices can be made and realistic expectations can be considered.