For A Brighter Smile :)
As much as we wish for a blinding smile it calls for a set of whiter teeth... and that can get way expensive if you are looking for a Dentist to help you with.... So below are some tips to have them white while at home :
1. Baking powder: it’s been there for centuries and people have tried it at least once in their lives, baking soda works wonders with stained teeth. Just add water, brush your teeth, leave it on for 3 minutes, then rinse (tastes really bad though).
2. Salt and lemon: well, lemon and salt should taste better than the soda but be careful getting it on your gums; it might irritate them. Mix equal parts of lemon and salt to make a paste, then rub it on your teeth and leave it over night.
3. Orange peel: polish your teeth three times a day using the white side of the peel for a shiny set of teeth. Just make sure you don’t have any sores or sensitivity against citrus fruits (same goes to the lemon and salt paste.)
4. Strawberries: some people (Catherine Zeta Jones) claim that strawberries give a teeth whitening effect despite being red so give it a try, you can always swallow the strawberries if it doesn’t work.
5. Apple cider vinegar: being a weak acid, this kind of vinegar will whiten your teeth. It doesn’t taste so good so hold your breath while swishing it around your mouth. To go whiter, make a paste out of the vinegar, baking soda and salt (triple attack).
6. Teeth whitening kits: they’re inexpensive, available at major pharmacies and they're effective. Teeth whitening kits are available in many forms such as whitening gels, pens, strips and trays so ask your local pharmacist which would be best for you.
7. Saliva: some foods trigger saliva secretion, for example apples, pears, carrots, and sugar free gum. Saliva helps scrub off stains and neutralizes acids that cause tooth decay, so all in all saliva is good.
8. Prevention: prevention is key, steer clear from stuff like soda, chocolate, coffee, tea, cigarettes, and wine if you want to keep that brilliant glow. If you simply can’t resist, brush your teeth after every meal.
9. Floss: flossing should be part of your daily routine even if you don’t want whiter teeth. Flossing removes small food particles from in between your teeth and also helps remove the stains formed in those gaps.
10. Peroxide: using peroxide on your tooth brush is guaranteed to make your teeth whiter. Just consult your dentist first on the strength of the peroxide that should be used and be careful not to swallow it!
Enjoy Smiling :)
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I spent 1000 riyals in smile clinic for whitening and it was a waste.
Be careful. Acid such as lemon juice, orange, vinegar, strawberries will actually wear the outer layer of your enamel away leaving you with sensitive teeth. This is very difficult to treat.Take home whitening kits do not protect your gums. They also take many hours to take effect compared to "In Chair" whitening. It is also difficult to avoid swallowing some of the product as there is no suction unit at home.
Saliva does not 'scrub off stains' but does neutralise acids helping with prevention of caries. However, don't use acid to stimulate saliva flow as the acid has a detrimental effect on your teeth.
Surface stains from tea and coffee etc will be removed at your regular 6 month Scale and Polish appointment. Teeth naturally darken with age. There is nothing we can do to stop this. It is part of the aging process which is why whitening is very popular.
Prevention is definitely the way to go to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Yes keep flossing but check with your hygienest that you are doing it correctly. Incorrect technique can also cause sensitivity.
The best whitening is in our dental spa in the British International Dental Centre. You can relax in the massage chair and for most people it only takes one hour and the effect is achieved.
Try bleach.
thanks
For a whiter than white smile, try Tippex :oD
The very much white teeth are not natural. The outer layer of teeth is the enamel layer, which is a little transparent and the second layer dentin is naturally yellowish.
So the yellow actually show through that enamel, giving it a naturally bit yellow look.
Teeth that are really white are either "bleached" or artificial.