If only it would not be embarrassing to ask a complete stranger about his or her teeth-“What’s your secret? Why are your teeth so white?” …you could have asked and gotten those pearly white teeth , a long time ago, instead of being stuck with your yellowish teeth.
This article will give you some of the best secrets to white teeth, that will help you achieve that perfect white smile you have always wanted.
Secret # 1 – Use baking soda Baking soda, an item that is commonly found in your home, is something you can use other than for baking pastries and cookies. In fact, you can make use of baking soda to whiten your teeth. How is that possible? Not many people are aware that baking soda has natural bleaching capabilities. Mix it with salt, and voila, you got here a natural whitener you can use in place of toothpaste for cleaning and whitening your teeth.
Secret # 2-Apply Lemon Juice Lemon juice can do more than quench your thirst during a sunny day. Lemon juice is also a natural whitener that you can apply onto the surface of your teeth so that it would be whiter and shinier. Let the lemon juice stay on your teeth for a couple of minutes and then rinse your mouth afterwards with water.
Secret # 3 -Minimize coffee drinking-Coffee is one of the culprits to stained teeth as well as tea, soda, red wine, dark colored berries, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. If you cannot avoid these items altogether, the least you can do is to gargle water or brush your teeth after eating or drinking any of these.
Secret # 4 – Do not brush too much Some people think that brushing their teeth hard and often would make their teeth white. The opposite is true. When you brush your teeth rigorously or too frequently, the enamel can be eroded. When this happens, the darker shade of teeth layer called dentin is revealed. Therefore, the secret here is to brush gently and only twice or thrice a day. Anymore than that and you will be overdoing it.
Secret # 5 – Purchase Teeth-Whitening Products. Check with your dentist first, however there are many brands to choose from. Hydrogen peroxide is the common ingredient used in these products. The quantity of this ingredient determines the degree of effectiveness of the product.
Consult first with your dentist before you go buying the product because you would not want something that is too harsh for your teeth especially if your teeth are sensitive.
Make sure you start doing something about the stains and discoloration that you have so long wanted to get rid of, and you can achieve teeth whitening giving you that dazzling smile.
Jane Pennington is the owner of www.teethwhiteningsmiles.com, and has been providing teeth whitening services and information since 2000 (ph. 800-700-3173).