Seniors

Peregrine Took

(7,413 posts) Mon Feb 6, 2012, 03:34 PM Feb 2012

Any recommendation for a teeth whitening product for seniors?

I'm drinking more tea lately and I've noticed what a darkening effect its had on my teeth. Yikes!

Any ideas? I've heard some of those strips can be an irritant to your mouth.

Thanks!

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Any recommendation for a teeth whitening product for seniors? (Original Post) Peregrine Took Feb 2012 OP

A Q-tip, baking soda, and some mouthwash. Lionessa Feb 2012 #1

Thanks. I've been brushing once a day for years with baking soda Peregrine Took Feb 2012 #2

Lionessa

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1. A Q-tip, baking soda, and some mouthwash.

Reply to Peregrine Took (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 04:03 PM

Feb 2012

I polish my teeth weekly dipping a Qtip in mouthwash, dipping then in baking soda and rubbing. The stain comes right off on the Qtips. I'm 51 and have very white teeth.

PS. I'm a smoker, tea and coffee drinker; so I have stain potential.

Peregrine Took

(7,413 posts)

2. Thanks. I've been brushing once a day for years with baking soda

Reply to Peregrine Took (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2012, 04:46 PM

Feb 2012

but I haven't seen much improvement. I guess my "case" is further gone that yours!

BTW, my dentist advised against baking soda as he said it thins the enamel so I've cut back on it to a few times a week only.

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