A 43-year-old member asked:
How to whiten the tea-stained teeth?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
Discoloration: Tea stained teeth are temporary discoloration that can be taken cared of by the dentist. Unlike staining caused by some drugs like tetracycline among young kids which are permanent.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Electric toothbrush: Very effective way to clean stains because it does a better job of cleaning off plaque/tartar than a manual toothbrush.Rinse mouth w water after drinking tea.Brush/floss daily to remove plaque build up between teeth staining the edges.Old - fashioned baking soda/salt made into paste, brush it on teeth twice weekly, can remove stains.Use whitening toothpaste.
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Dr. Alice Urbankovaanswered
19 years experience
Professional whiteni: You will probably need professional teeth whitenings, may take few sessions together with at home teeth whitening.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What supplements can I take to whiten my tea-stained teeth?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Internal Medicine - Geriatrics 23 years experience
None: Stains are on the surface of your teeth.
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Last updated Jun 26, 2014
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