Everyone loves a dazzling, white smile! Rather than spending hundreds of dollars for professional whitening treatments by a cosmetic dentist, why not do it yourself? This page will show you how to whiten your teeth at home.
- Tooth whitening can be an easy way to enhance your smile, and it doesn't have to cost a small fortune. You can use products you may already have around the house to brighten those pearly whites, or you can use a take-home whitening kit or whitening strips that are readily available at your local drugstore.
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.
Step 1: Homemade Whitening
You can easily make a homemade tooth whitening paste using a combination of baking soda and either a small amount of peroxide or salt. Mix the baking soda and a few drops of peroxide together to form a paste, then brush your teeth like you normally do.
Don't use too much peroxide; this can cause tooth sensitivity and it could damage the enamel of your teeth.
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Step 2: At Home Kits
- Over-the-counter tooth whitening kits make whitening your teeth very simple. Some kits contain gels that you can brush on to the surface of the teeth; others require you to apply a strip of whitener to your teeth. Either way, the process is gradual. You won't go to bed with a whitening strip on and wake up with blindingly white teeth. In most cases, it can take several days or even weeks to see the results.
Step 3: Maintain that Dazzling Smile
- Now that you have achieved your goal of pearly whites, how can you keep them looking that way? Many popular brands of toothpastes can help to remove surface stains. These toothpastes often contain chemical or polishing agents to boost stain removal. Other ways you can keep your smile bright:
- Snack on crunchy fruits and vegetables
- Chew sugar-free gum
- After eating, swish water around in your mouth for about 30 seconds to prevent new stains from forming on your teeth
Conclusion
- Getting a gorgeous, white smile at home isn't hard, and you have a lot of options that won't break your wallet. You can use an at-home kit or you can make your own whitening concoction.
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Fast Facts
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Results from home bleaching kits may be seen in a few days to a few weeks
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Keep teeth white in between treatments by using a whitening toothpaste
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Avoid staining drinks such as coffee or tea, and use a straw to sip soft drinks
