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What Toothpaste Should I Use for Sensitive Teeth and Get Rid of Brown Stains? (photo)
every morning and night i brush my teeth and i use mouth wash, i am also a smoker which clearly will not help the cause of brown stains but i am finding it difficult to smile at people with confidence i am not happy with the way my teeth are and i really want to find some way to be able to get rid of these brown stains or even some of them. also my teeth are very sensitive and i am also not sure what tooth paste/ mouth wash to use to be able to protect my teeth so they are not as sensitive.
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Vick S George
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What Toothpaste Should I Use for Sensitive Teeth and Get Rid of Brown Stains?
Sensitive teeth can be caused be a number of different causes. Generally the toothpastes that have some whitening effects or stain fighting effects are prone to cause MORE sensitivity.
The stains on the front of your teeth appear to me like old bonding that has discolored from both aging and smoking.
If you have ever contemplated stopping smoking, now could be a great time. If you were motivated, you could start desensitizing your teeth now while you break the habit. Within a week or...
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Sensitive Teeth and Brown Stains
Please be aware that any of the so-called "whitening toothpastes" can also CAUSE sensitivity. The toothpastes that are made for sensitive teeth, such as Sensodyne, will NOT whiten your teeth.
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Toothpaste and Brown Stain
Any of the whitening toothpastes are good. I like Arm and Hammer, and I like Colgate Total. These are especially helpful products if you start using them after you see a dentist who will remove all brown stain during your dental cleaning. Toothpaste is best for maintaining whiteness, not for bring teeth up to white. And the stain you show is too much for the toothpaste. Please see your dentist to get a thorough check up and dental prophylaxis first.
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