Daffodil International University
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences => Nutrition and Food Engineering => Topic started by: Shamim Ansary on June 13, 2010, 04:27:16 PM
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Step 1
Brush and floss regularly to reduce or prevent stains.
Step 2
Try whitening toothpastes. Though heavily advertised, these only partially whiten teeth and don't provide a complete remedy. Make sure the toothpaste has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of approval and has been clinically proved to whiten teeth effectively. Very few whitening toothpastes have undergone any type of clinical trial, and ones that are too abrasive can damage teeth or make them very sensitive.
Step 3
Get regular dental cleanings, which remove many food and tobacco stains. No amount of cleaning will remove the severe staining left by tetracycline or systemic disease because these pigments lie inside the tooth; you'll have to take more aggressive measures against these.
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Consider the two options, in-office and at-home treatments, for bleaching your teeth. A dentist performs in-office treatments by coating the teeth with a bleaching agent, then using periodic flashes of light to activate the solution. Treatments last 30 to 60 minutes, and the complete procedure often requires several appointments. In at-home treatments, patients wear a mouth guard fitted with bleaching gel 2 hours a day for two weeks, depending on the severity of staining.
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Think about getting veneers, which are custom-made shells bonded to the teeth with resins. This procedure often requires removing a small amount of tooth structure and is the most invasive, as well as the most expensive, treatment option.
Warnings:
-- No bleaching method can permanently whiten teeth, and all require repeated treatments, especially if the factor that caused staining still exists.
-- All of the bleaching mechanisms described here can cause tooth sensitivity, usually temporary (lasting up to several weeks).
-- Never try to remove or scrape off stains with your fingernails or other sharp objects.
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Whiten Teeth With Home Remedies
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1st Remedy: The Rind of an Orange fruit which has teeth whitening properties is also used for teeth whitening. Rub the inner portion of the rind of Orange on teeth.
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2nd Remedy: Take two-three strawberries grind it and make it into small pieces. Use this as a tooth whitening paste.
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3rd Remedy: Mixture of baking soda and home used Iodine Rich Salt. Take baking soda one teaspoon, mix a pinch of salt in it and use this as a natural teeth whitener. But be careful, because the salt is very abrasive and could cause mouth pain and weakened enamel.
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4th Remedy: Crushed walnut act as a natural cleaner for teeth and prevents teeth discolor, and keep your teeth white and bacteria free.
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5th Remedy: Using a Q-Tip, dab hydrogen peroxide onto the surface of your teeth, being careful to avoid your gums or you might have irritation.
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6th Remedy: Rinse your mouth with a vinegar/water solution.
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7th Remedy: Brushing teeth using wood ash (i.e. from your fireplace).
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8th Remedy: Brushing teeth with lemon juice.
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9th Remedy: Dried an powdered Bay leaves combined with dried orange peel is an excellent whitener.
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10th Remedy: Add a drop of clove oil to the toothpaste and brush.
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11th Remedy: Rubbing the bark of a Wal-Nut tree on Teeth.
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12th Remedy: Drink from a Straw to minimize contact with teeth.
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13th Remedy: Chew Whitening Gum and Use Whitening Tooth paste/Mouth wash.
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14th Remedy: Floss after you brush your teeth. Flossing after allows remaining tooth paste to clense in between teeth.