There are some safe and easy things you can do at home to make your teeth whiter. Pearly white teeth are a sign of good dental hygiene and they look great in photos. Keeping your teeth white can be a challenge because many foods we eat can cause surface stains and cavities. Brushing your teeth regularly, flossing and using teeth whitening products can help brighten your smile.
There are also teeth whitening gels, pastes and mouthwashes, though a bleaching treatment from your dentist's office is the most effective remedy. Follow the instructions below for teethwhitening treatments you can do at home.
Instructions
1. Brush with peroxide and baking soda.
Dip your toothbrush in a small amount of peroxide and then dip it into baking soda. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes and rinse your mouth well. Brush your teeth using your regular toothpaste for at least 30 seconds afterward. While this method is effective in helping most people achieve a whiter smile, you should
use it only once or twice a week to prevent tooth sensitivity.
2. Eat a lot of strawberries.
Eat plenty of strawberries, which contain malic acid, a natural bleaching agent that may be as effective as name-brand teeth-whiteners. Mash a strawberry and apply it directly to your teeth to brighten your smile gently and effectively.
3. Rub a banana peel on your teeth daily.
Rub the inside of a banana peel on your teeth every day for at least two minutes before brushing.
4. Use a whitening mouthwash twice a day.
Swish a whitening mouthwash in your mouth for at least 60 seconds twice daily.
Tips & Warnings
Sip beverages through a straw to prevent surface stains.
Smoking yellows your teeth. Stop smoking to maintain your new, brighter smile.
Avoid products that make your teeth whiter but create long-term problems. Many household products
have received acclaim on the Internet for producing bright smiles, but most dentists don’t agree with the claims.
Brushing your teeth in lemon or lime juice, salt brine or household bleach will whiten your teeth, but the results are only temporary and they come at a high cost. Lemon juice, lime juice and bleach can wear away the enamel of the teeth and expose the yellow dentin beneath, while salt brine destroys the delicate tissue of the gums, which can cause your teeth to become dislodged and fall out. If you’re unsure about the safety of teeth-whitening products, talk to your dentist. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious condition that your dentist needs to know about. Talk to your dentist before
attempting to whiten your teeth on your own.
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