Would you like your teeth to appear several levels whiter? Naturally, teeth will turn yellow with age, but there are many ways to whiten them back. Read about quick ways to whiten teeth, long-term remedies and habits that can prevent stains from forming on your teeth.
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Method 1 of 3: Make Your Teeth Whiter Instantly
Step 1. Brush and use dental floss to clean the teeth
Brushing and flossing will instantly remove any remaining stains on your teeth. Use a whitening toothpaste and focus on the front of your teeth to remove the most annoying stains and coatings.
Step 2. Drink water
Filling your mouth with water as often as possible will push out the food residue, sugar and other debris that build up on your teeth throughout the day and cause them to look dull. If you need an instant tooth lightener, take a large glass and swirl the water around your mouth before swallowing it.
Step 3. Eat apples
When you bite into an apple, your teeth will appear whiter because the coating that makes them dull will be removed. Use your front teeth to bite into the apple, burying the apple up to your gums. This technique is great to do during the day when you need a quick way to brighten up your smile.
- This technique works best with apples that are fresh and firm. Do not use apples that are mushy and too sweet for best results.
- Celery and pears can also help whiten teeth. Because they cause the mouth to produce large amounts of saliva, which can remove stains and stains from the teeth.
Step 4. Chew sugarless teeth whitening gum
Buy it at the pharmacy and chew this lozenge several times a day. Chewing gum will remove small bits of food debris from your mouth and temporarily brighten your teeth.
Step 5. Gargle with peroxide
Put a few tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide into a cup, gargle this solution in your mouth for a few moments. Remove from mouth and rinse again with clean water.
- Alternatively, dip a cotton swab in the peroxide solution and rub it over your teeth. Make sure everything is coated. Leave it for a few minutes then rinse with water.
- Do not swallow the peroxide solution. Peroxide is safe to use on your teeth, but ingesting it can make you sick.
- This technique should not be used too often, as it can damage your teeth in the long run. Use it to lighten your teeth temporarily, but use a safer technique in the long run.
Method 2 of 3: Use Long Term Teeth Whitening Techniques
Step 1. Use a strip, gel or mouthwash that can whiten your teeth
These whitening products can be purchased at pharmacies, these products usually contain small amounts of peroxide to whiten your teeth. Follow the instructions for use listed on the packaging. Usually your teeth will appear whiter after a few uses.
- Whitening strips and gels are not recommended for people with gum disease or other dental problems. Consult your dentist before starting to use whitening products if you have any concerns.
- Whitening strips and gels are best for people with teeth that tend to yellow, and can't immediately remove darker stains.
Step 2. Use a tray-shaped teeth whitening system
These teeth whitening systems can be obtained at pharmacies or at the dentist. The tray whitening system uses a more aggressive way to whiten teeth. A concentrated peroxide solution is poured onto a dental tray, which looks like a plastic container and the tray is then attached to the tooth for several hours.
- The tray-shaped teeth whitening system can also be used overnight. Depending on how white you want the result to be, you can use it every day for a few weeks.
- The dentist may provide a set of teeth whitening trays at home. In some cases, the tray will be adjusted to your teeth using a mold so that it will fit better on your teeth than a regular tray.
Step 3. Whiten your teeth with professional treatment
Many dentists offer teeth whitening treatments that are highly effective for removing dark stains. This technique is the most expensive of all the other techniques, but it is also the fastest to whiten teeth with the most noticeable results.
- A laser or heat is applied to the bleach solution to make it work faster.
- Depending on the level of color of your teeth, repeated treatments may be necessary. One teeth whitening session usually lasts 30 minutes.
Method 3 of 3: Avoid Stains on Teeth
Step 1. Quit smoking
Tobacco is one of the main causes of yellow or stained teeth. Because of cigarette smoke that fills the mouth and chemicals that stick to the teeth. Try using a plaster or e-cigarette to avoid staining your teeth from smoking.
Step 2. Drink less coffee, tea or other dark colored drinks
Coffee and tea have ingredients that can stain teeth. If you drink it every morning, it will leave stains eventually. Try to reduce it or eliminate it from your drink list.
- When you drink coffee or tea, brush your teeth to remove any residue.
- If you don't take your toothbrush with you when you drink coffee, drink a glass of water afterward to rinse your mouth.
- Rinse your mouth after drinking fruit juices, wine and other alcoholic beverages.
Step 3. Reduce consumption of sugary foods
Eating a lot of sugar will cause problems for your teeth and gums as it will lead to plaque buildup and eventually gum disease and cavities. All of these factors can make teeth appear yellowed, so avoid sweets and soft drinks as much as possible. If you eat sugary foods, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with a glass of water right after.
Step 4. Take care of your tooth enamel
As we age, the enamel on our teeth begins to peel off. Because the layer under the enamel is not as bright as the enamel, our teeth will look dull if the enamel is peeled off. Once the enamel has peeled off, it can be very difficult to get your youthful bright teeth back. Bleaching your teeth too often will also make your teeth a little bluish, so you can't rely on whitening your teeth forever.. Prevent enamel erosion in the following ways:
- Cut down on acidic foods such as sour candy.
- Treat acid reflux immediately.
- Do not drink too much alcohol or do activities that cause you to vomit frequently.
Tips
- Make sure to brush your teeth twice a day.
- Every day when you brush your teeth, place your toothbrush under hot water and brush your teeth with warm water several times to give it a fresh feel.
- Always carry a water bottle with you wherever you go to rinse your mouth several times a day.
- Don't eat too many sweets. It's okay if you want to eat chocolate or cake, but remember to brush your teeth immediately after.
