Many people want to smile bright and any star-worthy smile includes a set of teeth that are white and shiny. However, foods, beverages, age, and time can prevent you from keeping your teeth white at all times. Below you will find several tips on how to sustain your white teeth or brighten your discolored teeth.
Brush and Floss Your Teeth
The best and easiest way to keep teeth white and to have a bright smile is to brush your teeth after each meal, or at least, to brush them twice a day. Additionally, you should floss your teeth daily. Consider using whitening toothpaste, as it will be a good start in obtaining whiter and brighter teeth. It is universally flattering to have white teeth and they can certainly add confidence to most people.
Aside from brushing and flossing your teeth daily, you should have your teeth cleaned every six months by your dentist. Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash is also advisable. Products such as whitening toothpaste, mouthwash, and mint-flavored floss are a great way to whiten your teeth over time and you do not need to spend a lot of money in doing so.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures – Whitening or Bleaching
Another option will be to visit the cosmetic dentist, which you can find from the Internet or you may ask for recommendations from your family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors. The whitening or bleaching procedure is affordable and it generally lasts a lot longer than the whitening kits from the drugstores. Whitening teeth procedures are done in the dentist’s office and one of the most popular techniques is the in-office teeth whitening treatment. This particular treatment offers instant results within a short time. In-office teeth whitening utilizes highly concentrated formulas and the additional heat and light accelerate the procedure.
Home Remedies
Baking soda is a great way to start whitening your teeth from home. You can sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your toothpaste and brush your teeth with it. Ensure that you rinse thoroughly after you are done. Fruits such as strawberries can also help you to smile bright, as they contain malic acid, which is an enzyme. Malic acid can be found in some whitening toothpastes.
In order to make use of strawberries, you need to mash or blend them, and then, apply the mashed strawberries on your teeth. Alternatively, you can cut a strawberry into halves and rub it on your teeth. Leave it for one to two minutes and rinse it with water. It is best that you use this remedy only once or twice a week, as frequent usage of this method may strip off your natural enamel.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is also a very popular option that many people use to smile bright with confidence. However, the active ingredient can cause a bit of discomfort or sensitivity. If you want to use hydrogen peroxide, you can rinse your mouth with the liquid, but you need to make sure that you do not swallow it. It is advisable that you add some water to the hydrogen peroxide too.
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