Any tricks or ideas for whiter teeth or teeth whitening?

[aqua-lung]

Hi

When I was in my mid-late 20’s I used to live in Paris and unfortunately started smoking French cigarettes heavily (about 30-40 a day). This as a result has left me with stained teeth. Not dreadful, but also not pearly white!

Now I’m in my early 30’s and have been off the fags for 2 years now. Only problem is I want to get my teeth whiter. Asked the dentist about it, and he wanted a small fortune. So I decided to try other methods. Tried most of the regular tooth pastes out there like Pearl Drops etc. and although they have worked a little, the results are not fantastic. So I just wondered if anyone has any other methods or things they have heard of (the cheaper the better, as were all skint at this time of year!) Or should I just save up to have them whitened?

Thanks

[Billy_Sugger]

Tippex

[aqua-lung]

Tippex - nice!!!!
Thank Poodicat, i might give that a try, doesnt sound too nice, but worth a go!
As for Horslips...... I'm an Oceanographer and dont get paid much, but if your rich enough to be offering to pay for me..........

[zzxxee]

domestos only jokeing

[coccinelle]

Eating green apples helps a lot so does drinking coke. My (french) dentist cleans my teeth with a bicarbonate of soda polish after scaling; couldn't yours do that?

[sara3]

get some Crest Whitening Strips from Ebay. much cheaper than the dentist's option!

[craft1948]

don't try Eucryl or any smokers toothpastes.......my dentist who is anti-smoking was horrified when I said I was using smokers toothpaste.......he said it would strip the enamel from my teeth.....sorry save up and pay for the proper treatment......

[looobylooo]

ive never tried it myself, but on one of the shopping channels on tv ive seen 'blanx' being promoted and sold alot.
i think you use it like a tooth paste and the results are just ''amaaazin'' lol.
ive seen it sold in boots the chemist for about £10.99 i think it is.
might be worth a try :o)

[TTG]

Apples, sugar free gum, milk....all fine for teeth.

[oldmegan]

Use an electric toothbrush. My teeth were horridly brown from a prescribed mouthwash, but since using an electric toothbrush they are much better! Also, visited a dental hygienist a couple of times, makes all the difference. Good luck!

[smurfchops]

Premium Crest Whitening Strips on ebay, about £25.00.

[society]

"Any tricks or ideas for whiter teeth or teeth whitening?"

brush every day, at least twice
don't smoke