teeth whitening

[julie...57]

Hi, My family have have offered to pay for teeth whitening as a christmas present, at our local dentist, but i'm not sure if this has any affect if you have diabetes 2. I could speak to the dentist, but I just wondered if any one can give me any info ta Julie

 

[Hobs]

Personally, I would not consider such a venture ...a little baking soda added to your toothbrush after placing about a pea sized blob of standard toothpaste, will over time work just as well as a chemical bleaching.
If you mean a cosmetic coating then I can tell you that soon wears off if you are a nut eater.

 

[julie...57]

Thanks I was having doubts

 

[viv1969]

I don't believe chemical whitening to have any detrimental effect on your diabetes. I have had it done and will continue to do so (and yes I had in depth discussions with my dentist beforehand).

The baking soda trick may keep your teeth stain free, however if you do want your teeth to be a whiter shade than they naturally are, then chemical whitening can do the trick nicely. I always think it's a little odd that teeth whitening seems to be such a taboo in the UK.

 

[carty]

If you squeeze a little lemon juice onto baking soda to make a paste it will remove stains and whiten a little .Not recommended too often but it does give a boost
CAROL

 

[Patch]

There's a difference between stain removal (tea/smoking/red wine, etc...) and teeth whitening. My teeth are not the whitest - but they are not stained, 'cos I dont eat/drink anyting that can stain 'em.

I use (Arm & Hammer) baking soda toothpaste every day, and it doesn't make any difference to the shade of my teeth... :cry:

 

[Hobs]

My teeth are not the whitest - but they are not stained, 'cos I dont eat/drink anyting that can stain 'em.

I dunno how you enjoy a good meal without a slurp of excellent gravy to help it on its way, or a square or three of serotonin boosting dark chocolate to lift a gloomy day .. :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

Did you have it done? I have Nite White from my dentist, it is a very gentle peroxide free gel you leave on overnight. My teeth are lovely and bright. I try to stop before they look too much, but people always comment on them. At least they don`t ask are they bleached.

 

[justbabu]

This topic makes me think of the Friends episode with Ross and his teeth whitening!

 

[stevepearls]

According to me Having fruits like strawberries which removes stains in teeth and doing brush twice day keeping yourself good oral hygienic can be always better than any other options.

 

[spendercat]

My teeth are whitened. Hey, a bright smile is very important to attractiveness. I love being able to grin with confidence, and I keep them meticulously clean because I do not want bad breath or gum disease.

Go for it, I say. They could be hinting....

 

[rufus87]

I will suggest you not do anything from your side. You have to consult a specialist dentist.




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