ways to whiter teeth

You know how to get whiter teeth? Don't smoke or drink coffee

Baking soda is in some of the whitening toothpastes, so I suppose it does have a slight effect on that.

Here's a tip: If you drink fluids that can stain your teeth, then try using a straw. Don't let the liquid touch your teeth. It's a nice trick for keeping your teeth from getting very stained in the first place.

Aside from that, you may want to just go to a dentist and have them whiten them for you. Many at-home things don't work quite as well, and some can even damage your teeth or gums, so be very careful with anything you try on your own.

I just brush and floss.

I don't know if this product is available in the UK or the US, but I use Crest White Strips and I have to say they are VERY effective.

They cost about 60-70$ for the 21 day treatment (that is the kind I use) and after the treatment there are definate results. My teeth were pretty yellow a couple years back so I did two treatments 6 months apart like they recommend and my teeth are whiter. I need to use them again but right now I can't justify that expense.

You can only use them if you don't have any crowns or whatever in your teeth, and they are kind of gross when you use them, but they are worth it.

Crest whitening strips, 3D Glamorous, that's what I use, every 4 months. I tend to it two back to back, 3 days and that's all it takes.

Just to bump up this thread. With my teeth:

1. I use an electric toothbrush at night
2. A manual toothbrush in the morning
3. I use a whitening toothpaste
4. I had my teeth whitened by the dentist
5. I seldom eat sweets
6. I see the dentist once a year at least

A few tips anyone can use! I'd advise you not try to hide your smile: use the above tips and you'll never be embarrassed about your teeth again. Trying to hide your teeth - and putting your head in the sand - won't make your teeth any whiter. Take my advice above. Yellow teeth are NOT normal.

Unless you get new ones LOL

I cannot believe I am saying this, but my friend doesn't brush her teeth every day: YUCK. I can't tell her I think that, though. I don't get why someone wouldn't brush their teeth: at least once a day. She obviously has no regard or caring for her teeth. The worst thing is, in years to come she'll sorely regret neglecting her teeth. Especially when they all have to be pulled out and dentures fitted.

I don't understand my friend's attitude towards her teeth. It doesn't matter if they're not perfect white but she just does not care.

If I am completely shattered, I may just do a half brush, but I never miss...

I use the Crest strips, they work very well.

Brush your teeth with Crest 3D glamorous white toothpaste, use Crest Strips every 6 months. Drink color drink with a straw and rinse your mouth after each eat/drink.