197 1152 Personal Care & Style Hygiene Oral Hygiene true Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:18:03 -0800 /system/videos/1/97/01/197.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, whiten, teeth, white, make, clean, wash, lighten, light, lighter, tooth, care, oral, hygiene, mouth, dentist, dental How To Whiten Your Teeth http://www.howcast.com/videos/197-How-To-Whiten-Your-Teeth http://www.howcast.com/videos/197-How-To-Whiten-Your-Teeth/edit approved 96 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=197" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 13 DrApa http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/Personal.How_to_Whiten_Your_Teeth_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 11426 false false false 2919 0 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/22.jpg Brush & floss Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss your teeth at least once a day—the best offense against staining your teeth is a good defense.

]]> 2920 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/31.jpg Use whitening toothpaste Use a whitening toothpaste, which contains a special polishing agent or chemical to remove stains, that has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Follow the label’s directions.

]]> 2921 2 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/43.jpg Get teeth cleaned Have your teeth cleaned by your dentist every six months—each visit will temporarily remove stains left by coffee, cigarettes, soft drinks, or red wine.

]]> 2922 3 53 Tip Ask your dentist about professional whitening options such as chairside bleaching.

]]> 2923 4 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/59.jpg Bleach at home You can also try an at-home bleaching kit—be sure to follow the directions on the label and only use products with the ADA seal.

]]> 2924 5 68 Tip Consider having your dentist make a customized bleaching tray for your mouth, as over-the-counter kits have a one-size-fits-all dental tray which could allow the bleach to irritate your gums.

]]> 2925 6 78 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/197/78.jpg Avoid discoloration Avoid cigarettes, coffee, red wine, tea, and soft drinks, all of which can discolor your teeth.

]]> 2926 7 86 Fact Ancient Romans sometimes used urine to whiten their teeth—there’s a technique your dentist won’t recommend.

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