Colgate aint doing it!

[Dherm]

The wife has noticed my teeth are becoming stained and put it down to the cigars, Got to say the pearly whites are lacking there lustre. What do you guys use to keep your teeth sparkling?

[Nightwingvyse]

Pearl Drops are meant specifically to brighten teeth, though I haven't really used it.

[Deano]

Been thinking about getting mine done in some way, seen some people do it, though the Hollywood smile is a bit much imo. Would be interested in solutions other than toothpaste!

[Dherm]

I think Boots were offering some kind of UV whitening treatment for ?89. Lots of stuff on Fleabay but can you trust it? Gonna try some Arm and Hammer baking soda toothpaste.

[jeepferret]

Good luck with the arm and hammer... tried it once and gagged... let us know how you go on.. hahaha

[Nightwingvyse]

Good luck with the arm and hammer... tried it once and gagged... let us know how you go on.. hahaha

I actually like using that stuff. Used it for quite a while at one point.

[Wardjrz]

I use Armand Hammer and really like it.

With that and the 6 monthly clean and polish at the dentist I haven't noticed any extra staining.

I have suffered with cold sores and the baking soda is good for keeping the virus at bay.

[monkey66]

Found a big difference changing to a decent, modern electric toothbrush. If you are not using one yet you will be shocked at the improvement.

Sent from happy, clappy, tappy.

[misterbulgarin]

Pearl drops are abrasive, be careful.

I use a brand called BLANX, who produce non abrasive toothpaste. You can get it in boots, or anywhere online. Opt for the stain removal one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blanx-Intensive-Stain-Removal-Toothpaste/dp/B001S2R1X8

[Bigboned]

Vodka!

[Wardjrz]

Vodka!

Lol. Is that so that you don't care if it works or not?

[bigbarneyhotdog]

Real men use broken glass, and rinse with petrol

[daniel2001]

Philips Sonicare are the best electric toothbrushes (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Soni...7398751&sr=8-2) - get a fancy one if you want, the one I linked to is basic and does it's job well for not much money.

As for toothpaste, Oral B Pro Expert is excellent - my dad (who is a dentist) recommends it to almost all of his patients (unless they are already using the stuff), and finds it's one of the best treatments for stabilising and improving oral health (regardless of starting point).

As for whitening, the kits you can get in Boots etc are fine for making a bit of an improvement (go for something none abrasive that is hydroxide based, so is a bleach), but if you want to see a big difference, the stuff a dentist uses in surgery is a huge amount more powerful and will give much more... dramatic results.

Lastly, ask you dentist if they offer Airflow treatments. I liken it to sandblasting for teeth - an abrasive (lemon flavour is the nicest version), tiny bit of water and high pressure air - blasts away all the crap that accumulates on the surface of your teeth, and if your dentist is any good, also gets all the crud from inbetween your teeth away as well. My dad charges ?45 for that, but it can cost more depending on what car your dentist drives (my dad drives a Peugeot - if yours drives a Porsche, expect to pay more.

Oh, and I know I said not to bother with abrasive treatments for adding some whiteness to one's teeth, but Airflow is perfectly safe and is needed very infrequently, and there is no risk of getting teeth that are too white.

[Dherm]

Wow Daniel, now that's what I call an insight. Sonic tooth brush and Oral B it is!

[Bigboned]

Real men use broken glass, and rinse with petrol

Wire brush n dettol!