Coffee/Tea drinkers and teeth staining?
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Christine_72
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I drink a lot of tea, and because of this my bottom teeth,especially the back of them get stained badly. I've just had them cleaned, and a couple of things my dentist recommended was to swish with water after every cup and lightly brush my teeth after every 3rd cup. I'm sick of having to get them cleaned/polished every 4-6mths, this requires 4 injections :sad:
Do you guys have any more tips?
Do you guys have any more tips?
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The dental supplies store I bought my Waterpik from recently posted this article:
http://www.smilestore.co.nz/oral-health/teeth-whitening/3-foods-that-stain-your-teeth-and-what-you-can-do-to-reduce-the-staining.html
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Swish coconut oil in your mouth for a few minutes. It does wonders.2
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BodyzLanguage wrote: »Swish coconut oil in your mouth for a few minutes. It does wonders.
ah yes, I've just started doing this again. I swish for 20ish minutes when i have a shower.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »Swish coconut oil in your mouth for a few minutes. It does wonders.
ah yes, I've just started doing this again. I swish for 20ish minutes when i have a shower.
20 minutes??? I guess if you like the taste I don't see why not lol. I usually go for 8 or so minutes.0 -
Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)0
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I drink with a straw, to get it as far away from my teeth; as possible & slowly enough to not fill my mouth, with it because otherwise, that'd defeat the purpose; of using a straw.2
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FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »I drink with a straw, to get it as far away from my teeth; as possible & slowly enough not to fill my mouth, with it because then, that'd defeat the purpose; of using a straw.
The straw is revolutionary. Great suggestion for OP.2 -
BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »I drink with a straw, to get it as far away from my teeth; as possible & slowly enough not to fill my mouth, with it because then, that'd defeat the purpose; of using a straw.
The straw is revolutionary. Great suggestion for OP.
Thank you!0 -
Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
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Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Well if we live long enough, we'll all eventually have false teeth & wrinkles anyway, so I guess it's a decision of which; you'll be okay with happening sooner.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
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FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Well if we live long enough, we'll all eventually have false teeth & wrinkles anyway, so I guess it's a decision of which; you'll be okay with happening sooner.
I don't know about the false teeth situation. I can see myself keeping my original set til 85.1 -
BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
I have that problem, with milkshakes but then again, doesn't practice; make perfect?0 -
BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Well if we live long enough, we'll all eventually have false teeth & wrinkles anyway, so I guess it's a decision of which; you'll be okay with happening sooner.
I don't know about the false teeth situation. I can see myself keeping my original set til 85.
Well I had an abscessed tooth, so I am having 2nd thoughts; concerning how long mine'll last.0 -
FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
I have that problem, with milkshakes but then again, doesn't practice; make perfect?
You've gotta suck harder with milkshakes otherwise it wont come out.0 -
BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
I have that problem, with milkshakes but then again, doesn't practice; make perfect?
You've gotta suck harder with milkshakes otherwise it wont come out.
Unless I let it, melt a little 1st or I just need a wider straw!1 -
FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
I have that problem, with milkshakes but then again, doesn't practice; make perfect?
You've gotta suck harder with milkshakes otherwise it wont come out.
Unless I let it, melt a little 1st or I just need a wider straw!
The straw can only be so wide. But you're right, when it's warmer it's easier.1 -
LOL I just love the direction this thread has taken.BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
Have a look in the mirror next time your using a straw. I'm at that age when these these things start becoming a concern
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BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »FridayApril01st2016 wrote: »BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
I have that problem, with milkshakes but then again, doesn't practice; make perfect?
You've gotta suck harder with milkshakes otherwise it wont come out.
Unless I let it, melt a little 1st or I just need a wider straw!
The straw can only be so wide. But you're right, when it's warmer it's easier.
I also use the straw, like an ice pick; to break apart the clumps 1st. I consider it, an exercise lol!0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »LOL I just love the direction this thread has taken.BodyzLanguage wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are we supposed to get a clean and polish every 6 months? What do you mean requires injections? I think that's the recommendation anyhow every 6 months. Mine are pretty stained but comes off good with a whitening toothpaste. I'm going to try the water swishing though. (I find tea is worse than coffee actually)
My teeth/gums are very sensitive. I cant even handle the suction and water spray. I got 6 teeth cleaned which required 4 injections? it sucks!
I've thought of using a straw for tea and coffee, it would take a bit of getting used too... Id also be swapping teeth stains for those pesky wrinkles you get when sucking through straws
Wrinkles from sucking through a straw? How hard are you sucking? Lol. Let's keep this thread clean
Have a look in the mirror next time your using a straw. I'm at that age when these these things start becoming a concern
I agree!0
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