How to Get Healthy White Teeth

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By ceholmes
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Be confident with bright white teeth.

Getting a beautiful smile is really all about good dental health and taking time out twice a day to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Below are a few quick pointers as to ways you can enhance your smile and make for brighter, whiter, healthier teeth.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste with Floride
Dental Floss

Step 1

To get healthy white teeth, you first need to do the obvious and brush them. Unfortunately for many, brushing their teeth after every meal seems like a lot, especially being on a busy schedule. But one way to achieve at least brushing three times a day is to carry a tooth brush with you so when you have had especially heavy foods during meals, you can clean them.

The best way to prevent plaque and reduce cavities is to brush your teeth in a circular motion with fluoride toothpaste helps.
Step 2

Make sure that you are rinsing your mouth out with mouthwash (1 tablespoon) and if you have, Hydrogen Peroxide as it helps loosen up plaque buildup and minute food particles better. Floss your teeth, especially before you go to bed so you can remove any food particles that will cause plaque and increase your risk for gum disease.
Step 3

Get healthy white teeth by eating foods high in antioxidents and fluoride.

Healthy white teeth also comes from eating fresh fruits like apples with antioxidant properties that naturally clean teeth. Also, your mother was right when she said that milk builds strong healthy white teeth; milk has essential proteins that prevent bacteria from sticking to its surfaces.

Don't worry that drinking tea will stain your teeth. In actuality, the polyphenols and other antioxidant along with fluoride kill plaque. Good sticky carbs like breads and crackers promote the increase of salvia production which helps to wash away bacteria in the mouth.
Step 4

At home teeth whitening kits are affordable and give great results.

Get bright white teeth by investing in at home teeth whitening products like Crest White Strips or Listerine's Quick Dissolving Strips. If you have severe discolored teeth, consider getting a laser teeth whitening procedure done. While these procedures are far more expensive than Crest White Strips, the results last longer.