How To Whiten Tooth Enamel
White teeth is more than a reflection of having good oral hygiene and healthy teeth and gums. Teeth are a major aspect of your smile, and having white teeth is a main marker for an aesthetically pleasing appearance. We use our teeth all the time when talking, so people constantly see our teeth, whether we like it or not. Making them look as healthy and attractive as possible is a wise choice. If you want to whiten your tooth enamel, you have several options. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Whitening toothpaste
- Electric toothbrush
- Whitening trays
- Peroxide gel
- Floss
Instructions
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Upgrade your toothpaste to a type that aggressively whitens teeth. Such toothpastes contain abrasives that scrub away at hardened surface stains or help dissolve the protein pellicle on your teeth that the stains lock onto. Brush at least twice a day, ideally three times a day, after each meal, using an electric toothbrush.
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Visit your dentist and get a mold of your teeth made for bleaching trays. Fill the trays with a solution containing 10 percent to 15 percent peroxide gel and use it from 30 minutes to two hours twice a day or all night. It depends on the strength of the gel your dentist gives you.
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Avoid stain-causing substances such as red wine, coffee and tobacco, or reduce your intake of these substances. If you must have them, rinse your teeth immediately afterward.
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Floss every day. Flossing helps remove plaque and tartar that can give the edges of your teeth a yellow look.
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Tips & Warnings
Bleaching trays and peroxide gel will bleach enamel only, not crowns or fillings.
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