Teeth Whitening Tips
Have you ever noticed how white children's teeth are? Everyone starts out with white teeth but through heredity, smoking and the foods we eat and things we drink our teeth sometimes become stained. No one wants yellow or discolored teeth but sometimes it does happen. This is when we start yearning for whiter teeth and looking for ways to brighten our smile.
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Instructions
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Make a paste with peroxide and baking soda. Put this paste on your toothbrush and brush your teeth.
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Buy some whitening strips. Whitening strips are quick and simple way to get whiter teeth. You stick the strips on your teeth for a few minutes and then take off. A lot of people do this on their way to work or school.
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Use a whitening toothpaste. Brushing with a whitening toothpaste will gradually whiten your teeth. This is probably one of the least expensive ways of whitening your teeth.
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Stop smoking. Cigarette smoke is a leading cause of teeth discoloration. You have a better chance of whitening your teeth if you stop smoking.
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Go to a professional. A dentist can professionally whiten your teeth using a bleaching agent and a special light to speed up the process. This method usually costs around $500 per session and may whiten your teeth up to 15 shades.
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Tips & Warnings
Brush your teeth at least twice a day, everyday. Flossing is to be done also, as it is not healthy for your teeth to have food stuck between them. Using a peroxide and baking soda paste will not only whiten your teeth but also work at getting rid of bacteria from your mouth and teeth. Using this paste can also help your gums if you have the start of some gum diseases. Whitening strips can whiten your teeth a couple of shades and usually cost between $15 and $40, depending on which brand you use.
Some whitening products and procedures do more harm than they do good. If your gums or teeth become unusually sensitive or even more discolored than they were in the beginning, stop using that product. Bleaching your teeth is not a permanent procedure and touch-ups may be necessary to keep your bright smile. People who drink an excessive amount of tea and cola or who smoke may need more touch-ups.
