I have major buildup of tartar at the backside of my teeth. Will this remove all of it? or the very least, most of it?
820574
I have the same problem, which is why I bought this. Yes, in my opinion, this is a very good product to help reduce tartar. Of course, you need to be careful using it, as the metal instruments are sharp. I use it about once a week, and it made my last visit to the dentist less tedious.
820575
Yes, definitely. Just don't poke around too much that it will hurt your gums
932784
Position the scraper over the back of your tongue and gently scrape forward a few times to remove the whitish coating. This will remove plaque build up on your tongue and leave your breath much fresher. I noticed that I still have residue even after brushing my teeth with a Sonicare brush or manual toothbrush so the tongue scraper is a must!
220066
I did petroleum jelly and it helped some. The last two doses slightly bleached my gums for about 2 hours so don't do it right before you go somewhere. Despite the discomfort it was all worth it in the end. My teeth came out super white!
1048694
Do you mean the residue on your teeth? My daughter simply brushed her teeth after removing the strips.
394929
I have a missing front tooth that I use temptooth for. (this product is awesome by the way totally worth the money!!) I leave mine in to eat all the time. It says not to but you can do it. as long as the tooth is in tight enough and you aren't eating something real sticky or gooey. A couple of times I ate something that was kind of sticky or gooey and my tooth came out in the food. I felt it right away both times and was able to just put it back in real quick without anyone noticing and was just real careful while eating the rest of whatever it was I was eating. At first I thought I shouldn't leave it in when eating something that could stain it like spaghetti with the red tomato sauce that it would stain it but I have left it in when eating these types of things and it hasn't stained it at least not where it is noticeable. I do take it out when brushing my teeth just so I can get the teeth around it cleaner without it in the way but if you had to brush in front of others I guess you could brush with it in. They say not to sleep with it either but I have a couple of times and it stayed in place and was fine. Again as long as the tooth is fitting tightly enough that it doesn't easily fall out. Usually I take it out at night though. I have made several backups to use just in case one does accidently get swallowed when eating or I forget to put it on it the morning. A couple of times I was so tired in the morning on my way out the door to work and just totally forgot about my tooth but luckly I had a backup in my purse that I could use and didn't have to go all the way back home to get it. If I don't tell people I have a fake tooth they don't even know.
1982548
I leave mine plugged in and in the base all the time. I alternate every other night brushing my teeth with a manual toothbrush. When I floss after using the Sonicare, it's *gross* how much gunk I'm able to get out easily. That alone proves how effective the Sonicare is at moving stuff out of the gums to where it can be removed. Just keep that kind of thing in mind: Sonicare vs. rotting gunk.
526090
Very few edible items will remove decent quantities of tartar - only regular tooth brushing after a surgical dental cleaning will really do that. That said these chews help freshen breathe some and slow the build up of tartar. Sometimes if there is a large enough build up of tartar it can be broken off by chewing.
1487476
It's meant to keep tartar off the teeth over time. I don't think it's meant as a teeth whitening product. Sorry.
1043087
You could use it before or after scraping the touge. Of course you'll get better results (non-white tounge) if you scrape before. It is a wonderful product and I will never be without. Best oral health product I have ever spent money on, and I've tried my share of products. Trust me on this one!
1362837
If not applied properly, or to the right surface, it will fall off. However, if done properly, it is quite strong. To remove it, I would NOT just rip it off, or it may damage the finish and even rip off some of the surface. The instructions say to use dental floss or thin thread. I used fishing line. Wrapped it around one side and kind of sawed it off. It came off easily that way because you are taking off a little bit at a time, not just stressing the entire surface. It did leave some residue, but that came off easily enough with some petroleum jelly. Good luck. It is a decent enough product. If not applied properly, or to the right surface, it will fall off. However, if done properly, it is quite strong. To remove it, I would NOT just rip it off, or it may damage the finish and even rip off some of the surface. The instructions say to use dental floss or thin thread. I used fishing line. Wrapped it around one side and kind of sawed it off. It came off easily that way because you are taking off a little bit at a time, not just stressing the entire surface. It did leave some residue, but that came off easily enough with some petroleum jelly. Good luck. It is a decent enough product.
1558663
It doesn't. It still takes a light layer off your nails enamel even if you peel it perfectly. You need to soak them. You could try ibd it peels off pretty easily but it only last about a week. I guess you've gotta pick your poison. Sorry boo.
2242199
Use vinegar to get the calcium buildup off! Don't use toothpaste, it's abrasive.
1740089
It'll get rid of a lot of it, but you'll probably need to use the small brush that comes with it to clean out the small crevices. May need a couple of treatment dunking sessions.
2075834
Absolutely. I love this product! Just remember a little goes a long way. After I squeezed some on I let it sit for about 1 minute then I scrubbed with a toothbrush. You will need a few tubes if you have a larger space, but at about $3 you cannot beat it!
59009
I'm sorry... I don't know... All I know is that I don't use it anymore... because again... it seems to make your teeth "more" susceptible to stains... Weird huh!?!? It might be great stuff... if you never drink wine, coffee, tea or smoked again... forever!!
447713
I bought a denture brush and use it with warm water to get the Secure off the denture. If you use a lot of it, then you will need something likea small Popsicle stick to remove the majority of it before using the brush.
1145824
I haven't found this to be a problem and I use orange and lemon zest quite a bit. There is some zest in the teeth when I am finished but I use a brush to clean it and it is fine.