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How To Make Your Teeth Whiter

by Andre Daniels

No one would argue against having whiter teeth. A bright smile can give you the confidence you need to walk out into the world without worrying about who's looking at you or what they think of your teeth. For many people, the battle against stained teeth has been a difficult one.

Teeth can become stained for many reasons including diet, exposure to certain elements in drinking water and even medication. However, having stained teeth doesn't mean having to live with them for the rest of your life. There are many options for making teeth whiter.

Brushing with Baking Soda

Before you go looking for a commercial solution, you may want to first try out some of the products inside your home. Baking soda is one of the substances inside your house that can improve the whiteness of your teeth with time. Baking soda has mild abrasive properties that enable it to whiten mildly stained teeth. Brushing with Baking Soda is not a quick fix, but you should see a noticeable difference with time.

Over-the-Counter Dental Strips

Another simple option you can try out is to use dental strips. Dental strips work by bleaching the teeth, however, they have very limited amounts of the bleaching agent to limit potential side effects.

Dental strips are available in most drugstores, grocery stores, and even convenience stores. The results will not be immediate.

Custom Whitening Kits

The problem with most over-the-counter whitening solutions is that the bleaching agent often doesn't stay where it's supposed to. When the bleaching agent reaches your gums, it can cause some damage, especially with repeated applications.

An alternative to this is to get a custom whitening kit from your dentist. These custom trains are designed based on your teeth and mouth. Because the tray is made to fit your mouth, the whitening agent won't spread where it's not supposed to.

Whitening Toothpaste

Whitening toothpaste is another solution that you can try out without having to go to a dentist. As would be expected, this is yet another solution that requires significant amounts of time before results become apparent. The advantage of this solution is that you don't have to adjust your regular schedule or sleep with a whitening train in your mouth.

In-Office Whitening

If you want quick results, you can also opt for in-office teeth whitening in your dentist's office. Stronger bleaching agents are used to quicken the whitening process. Multiple treatments will be required.

To learn more, contact dental clinics like Snodgrass King.

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