Whitening Strips Not Helping Gray Tooth

I’m not sure what to do. I’m a heavy coffee drinker and have been for years. It causes pretty serious staining on my teeth. I’ve always been able to get them back to a less embarrassing color by using over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. For some reason, I’m having morRead More

Booted out of My Free Teeth Whitening Because of Military Service

I signed up for a new dentist and they said as a new patient I qualify for free teeth whitening. Who’d say no to that? They said I’d continue to get free whitening as long as I keep up my appointments. I called to duty and was gone for two years. As I was across… Continue reading Booted out of My Free Teeth Whitening Because of Military Service

Teeth Whitening Trays as a Retainer?

I finished my Invisalign treatment a few months ago and have to wear a retainer. I went to an overnight trip and seemed to have lost my retainer there. I have teeth whitening trays that I’ve been using for 30 minutes a day when I get ready in the morning. They fit well. Can they… Continue reading Teeth Whitening Trays as a Retainer?

Which Natural Teeth Whitener is Best?

I’ve been looking up natural teeth whitening. Two get the most mentions in their effectiveness: lemons and apple cider vinegar. Which one of these is the best to use? Carlyn Dear Carlyn, It’s great that you’re double checking these before trying. Truthfully,Read More

Mall Teeth Whitening Disaster

I’m terribly afraid I’ve made a ginormous mistake. I was at the mall and saw a Teeth Whitening Service Store. Intrigued, I popped in. The sales lady seemed extraordinarily knowledgeable. I was naturally concerned about having my teeth whitening done in a mall shop and she put me rightRead More

The Scoop of Charcoal Teeth Whitening

I keep hearing about whitening your teeth with charcoal. Is this a legitimate thing? Marcus G. Dear Marcus, First, let me say I’m glad you checked before just trying this. There have always been fads in DIY teeth whitening procedures. A few years ago it was lemons. WhaRead More

Can Excessive Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel

My wife is beautiful inside and out. I love everything about her. Two years ago, she decided to get her teeth whitened. She went to the dentist and they did this gel and light thing. They also gave her a take-home kit, which she did right away. Every six months she gets new gel from… Continue reading Can Excessive Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel

Will it look like I had my teeth whitened if I brush them more?

My teeth are yellow but I can’t afford teeth whitening. So I would like your expert advice on ways to get them white. I’ve started brushing twice a day instead of once a day. I know that poor brushing habits have probably made my teeth so yellow. I’m not a smoker, so that isn’t the… Continue reading Will it look like I had my teeth whitened if I brush them more?