Color That White With Whitening Teeth

By Chelsea Evans


Over time, teeth become less whiter because of the color of the food eaten. Aside from that, the enamel also becomes more porous discoloring it. Smoking, coffee, red wine, and even fluoride from tap water are the factors of discoloration. If you are feeling conscious about the color of it when you smile, here are several methods that will aid you in whitening teeth.

There are whitening tooth paste that can be bought over the counter. They use mild substances to brighten the yellow color. This product use abrasive particles for polishing along with the chemicals that bind in removing stains. Find the ingredient so called blue covarine on the label. See the results after brushing twice per day for two to four weeks.

There are also kit or trays containing carbamide peroxide which removes deep and surface stains. There is a peroxide gel that will be applied to the surface. In other trays, the kit is in a tray that molds to the gums. It must be worn daily for thirty to forty five minutes, for a week and more.

Strips will also help in getting rid of tooth stains. They are very thin and are coated with peroxide based gel. It is worn daily for a few minutes and will last after a year. The improvement will be seen even after few days.

Sure there are ready made products that will aid people in terms of driving away stains. But some people still choose the old time home remedy of baking soda in tooth brushing. Fruits such as celery, apples, pears, and carrots are also effective in driving away the stains.

Whitening pens are also available at the drugstore. They are used in painting the gel on the teeth. After applying, eating and drinking for half an hour to forty five minutes shall be prohibited. Or they will rinse the gel on your mouth. Though they are not that effective to whiten discoloration, they are effective to freshen the breath.

The most effective way in teeth whitening is through laser. It can be pricey especially when the dentist has high reputation but it is worth the money. Especially when it can last after a year. During this process, a rubber shield will be attached over your gums and apply a bleaching gel to your teeth. After that, it will be placed under a laser to activate the chemical in the gel.

One thing you will realize as you grow older is that the color is getting less white. This is because the enamel also wears away. Sports drink can be a factor of this discoloration. They erode the tooth enamel after using it in a long time. So to avoid this from happening, rinse you mouth immediately after drinking.

There are methods in whitening teeth. Some are expensive, and some are not. But that does not mean that you are free to take many foods that will affect the color of it. You have to discipline yourself and learn to avoid taking the foods that discolor it.



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