Have you any recommendations re teeth whitening?

Whitestrips work fine. I use then a few times a month and my teeth are good to go.

Oral hygiene. There is no substitute.

George Washington's choppers wrote:

I would like to have my teeth professionally whitened, though not to the degree of, say Erik Estrada, but at least to restore original whiteness later stained by tea, vitamin pills and whatever else. I would like to learn of your experiences and recommendations.

I had my teeth whitened professionally by my dentist in 2011. It was some of the best money I've ever spent. My teeth were always slightly yellow from the time I was a kid (far before I ever started drinking coffee), so I was concerned that the process wouldn't make a difference. It made a huge difference. My dentist was careful not to make them veneer, fake-looking white. I was very, very pleased.

I had to wear trays with a whitening solution every night for two weeks. Then I went back in for a final treatment which consisted of three application of tray with extremely strong whitening chemicals for just a few minutes each. I now wear the trays one night every month just to keep it up. I also haven't had a cup of coffee since. My dentist told me that wasn't necessary as long as I used the touch up trays once a month, but I didn't want to take any chances.

The best advice I can give you is go to a reputable dentist and do it right. You really get what you pay for in this instance. It cost me $600. That sounds like a lot, but if you divide that by how many times you show your teeth in a day, it's a hell of a value.

invidious jerkwad wrote:

Oral hygiene. There is no substitute.

The best substitute is ivory dentures, procured from the black market and handcrafted by other elephants.

youwretchedfools wrote:

invidious jerkwad wrote:

Oral hygiene. There is no substitute.

The best substitute is ivory dentures, procured from the black market and handcrafted by other elephants.

"The Elephant" by Ogden Nash

Elephants are useful friends,

Equipped with handles at both ends.

They have a wrinkled moth-proof hide.

THEIR TEETH ARE UPSIDE DOWN, OUTSIDE.

If you think the elephant preposterous,

You've probably never seen a rhinosterous.

Supplementation with D3 and K2 will likely reduce future staining, the adhesion of tartar to your teeth, etc.

I personally take 5000IU/day of D3 in oil-based gelcap form, and one cap of this per day:

http://www.iherb.com/Life-Extension-Super-K-with-Advanced-K2-Complex-90-Softgels/46675

Brushing with baking soda may also help.

As far as OTC products, a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide is useful, commercial versions of which include:

http://www.amazon.com/Listerine-Whitening-Pre-Brush-Rinse-Refresh/dp/B001M0NFEK

youwretchedfools wrote:

invidious jerkwad wrote:

Oral hygiene. There is no substitute.

The best substitute is ivory dentures, procured from the black market and handcrafted by other elephants.

You're right. Some people have teeth so bad that the only solution is extraction and replacement. Even with dentures you cannot remove the rot and stain in the head.

I recommend that all brits get their teeth whitened because they seem to be allergic to toothbrushes.

Get a tan instead

whitening gel + tanning bed

If you value your tooth enamel, do not undergo a tooth whitening regimen.

surely there's some Brits who can tell us how to keep their 3 teeth white

Not me, I don't understand what all the fuss is about. What does it matter what colour your teeth are?

Have you seen WhiteSmile? https://whitesmileteeth.com/products/teeth-whitening-kit