Home Teeth Whitening

Everybody wants to have perfect teeth – a dazzling white smile shows health, and friendliness. Conversely, stained and off white teeth are not looked favorably upon. The whiteness of the teeth is something that we can all work on – there are inexpensive solutions, and expensive cosmetic options to suit every budget. In this article we shall go over some of the most effective teeth whitening tips.

Teeth whitening tips – prevention of stains

The first thing to do to keep your teeth white, is to ensure that you avoid or limit foods that stain your teeth. Drink such as coffee and red wine can leave your teeth stained. Even tea contains tannins. Fruit juices are a culprit as are spices in curry such as saffron. If you really can’t avoid them then you can eat with them lettuce and rinse with water to help protect your teeth. If you do find yourself eating foods that will stain your teeth make sure that you brush well before you go to bed.

Home teeth whitening tips

A lot of toothpastes you find in the shops have stain removing properties. Choose one that you suits you, because the most important thing is not the toothpaste, but your toothbrush. Make sure that you change your toothbrush on a regular basis so that the bristles are firm enough to remove stains. Some toothpastes also contain teeth whitening ingredients – but you must bear in mind that when you brushing your teeth, it is the amount of time that the tooth whitening substances are in contact with the teeth that counts. If you find yourself rinsing very often then you are unlikely to get much benefit.

If you cannot afford or don’t the taste of stain removing toothpastes, you can do much the same at home by using bicarbonate of soda or baking powder. Simply add some to water and dip our tooth brush into the mixture and brush as normal. The bicarbonate of soda will loosen and dissolve stains.You can also make a homemade teeth whitening solution by adding some hydrogen peroxide to the mixture and brushing your teeth with it. Be aware that it is caustic, so you don’t end of swallowing the solution.

Teeth whitening tips with home kits

There are numerous teeth whitening home kits that you can buy and use at home. They are either based on hydrogen peroxide or carbamide. The stronger kits normally have a stronger solution to bleach your teeth. Cheaper kits are plastic sheet with peroxide on them that you place on your teeth, while more expensive ones have a mold that you place over your teeth to hold in place. The longer that you leave the kit on, the stronger the effect. The peroxide is caustic and so over time can result in damage to the gums so you need to act with caution when using them.

Teeth whitening tips with cosmetic dentists

Dentists can whiten your teeth for you using lasers or veneers. This saves you the time and effort of slowly bleaching your teeth as a single treatment can normally have visible results. However the costs are significant when compared to home methods.