How whitening teeth at home?
We can try to save a shade or two on the color of our teeth.
But the enamel is fragile.
What are the best or worst ways to whiten your teeth?
What are the accessible, easy, and safe natural tips that can be applied at home?
Of course, dental hygiene is essential, as is our diet, which must force us to avoid foods that stain our teeth.
Regular monitoring by a dentist at least once a year for scaling helps to avoid unpleasant surprises.
He will also advise you not to smoke so as not to yellow your teeth.
Once all these elements have been ruled out, you can try home remedies as simple as salt, baking soda, milk, hydrogen peroxide, etc.
But you will also see that natural tips such as the use of activated charcoal, now more advanced whitening kits, or even whitening lamps can give you a tint and a bright smile very quickly.
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Dental hygiene
The most obvious advice before anything is of course to take care of your teeth and gums.
Start by using an electric toothbrush, and go for a sonic brush (#ad) which is much more efficient than the usual brush.
Studies show that electric brushing definitely outperforms manual toothbrushing.
Foods that stain teeth
You will surely not learn anything if I write here that coke, tea, coffee, and wine tend to turn your teeth yellow.
But what do you do when you can’t start your day without a good coffee?
Have the reflex to eat these foods normally, but remember to use the toothbrush as soon as possible.
Small tip, if your brush is not within reach, chew some gum.
This will prevent unwanted yellowing.
Consult your dentist
It is routine to have a visit to the dentist twice a year.
These regular checks allow you to prevent serious dental damage.
Treating cavities as soon as they form is preferable to a devitalized tooth!
The dentist is the friend of your smile and your dental health.
It is always a good idea to make sure that no possible concerns can stand in the way of tooth whitening.
Avoid tobacco
Cigarette smoke and chewing tobacco are not only devastating to the lungs but also attack the teeth.
Tars and smoke blacken the enamel and inflame the gums.
Try to quit smoking if you dream of a bright smile.
How whitening your teeth naturally
There are many natural tips for whitening teeth.
We will discuss several, but I strongly advise you to choose only one from these proposed solutions and stick to your choice.
Never apply more than one method at the same time as this may cause irreversible damage.
– Powdered milk
Dairy products provide calcium and phosphorus, which are great for dental health.
Mixing powdered milk with your regular toothpaste once or twice a week can help you light your teeth while strengthening them.
– Baking soda
Baking soda creates an abrasive paste.
Lemon provides vitamin C which makes the tooth shine while providing you with antibacterial properties.
The best way to apply this method is to sprinkle your toothbrush with baking soda, add a few drops of lemon juice and then brush your teeth normally.
A small drawback is to be used once a week because this paste can damage the enamel if the application is too frequent.
– Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent.
The application is simple: using a cotton swab, you apply it directly to the teeth.
This method is not recommended if you have tooth sensitivity.
Stick to one application per week as hydrogen peroxide can attack the enamel.
You can also use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash before brushing.
Be sure to use a dosage of 1.5% or 3% maximum.
– Baking powder
Baking powder removes stains from teeth.
Add lemon juice to benefit from all its virtues as with baking soda.
Combine a teaspoonful of baking soda and a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and brush your teeth.
This solution is effective but does not keep in the mouth for more than two minutes because it attacks the enamel.
Be careful not to exceed one or two applications per week.
– Sea salt
Salt is great for the teeth.
It contains calcium, magnesium, and iron and offers interesting antibacterial properties.
For best results, mix in a bowl half a teaspoon of salt, a few drops of fresh lemon juice, and a tip of your usual toothpaste.
Brush your teeth and then keep the solution in your mouth one minute before rinsing.
Again, be reasonable and only apply this method once or twice a week.
– Lemon juice
Mixing lemon juice and water allows you to whiten your teeth while thoroughly disinfecting the oral sphere.
Make a solution then dip your brush in and brush regularly before rinsing your mouth.
Finish by brushing again with your usual toothpaste.
Do this only once a week.
– Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an antibacterial and whitening agent.
Dilute half a teaspoonful in a glass of water to make a mouthwash.
To benefit from its many virtues, use it in the morning before brushing your teeth.
This dilution is completely safe for tooth enamel. So you can practice this mouthwash every day.
You can also apply apple cider vinegar directly to the teeth and leave it on for five minutes before rinsing.
This method is however more aggressive and should only be applied once a week.
– Best for whiteness
Difficult to choose a method?
Does nothing seem to suit you?
So try the ultimate remedy by combining baking soda, lemon juice, salt, and your toothpaste!
For this, you just need to mix a teaspoonful of toothpaste with 4 or 5 drops of lemon juice and add a pinch of salt and a pinch of baking soda.
Brush your teeth with this solution for 5 minutes.
This method is very effective and you will surely notice an immediate result and a lasting effect.
Nonetheless, it is very aggressive and should not be performed more than once every two months.
Whitening teeth at home
There are plenty of tips for gaining a shade or two.
Some are effective, others are disappointing.
We will review them by defining their real effectiveness and their recommendations by dentists.
1 – Activated charcoal
Charcoal is often recommended but it is not as harmless as it looks.
Dentists do not really recommend the use of charcoal when brushing your teeth (#ad) because it is very abrasive and risks damaging the enamel in depth.
You will have the sensation of having whiter teeth but you will not imagine having removed a layer of enamel!
Used sparingly, once a week, however, it can provide great results.
2- The whitening pen
They are often touted in advertisements on the net but their effectiveness is not clinically proven.
It is possible that the whitening pen (#ad) allows you to superficially whiten the enamel but in return, you risk spreading the liquid all over the mouth, which is not recommended.
3 – The whitening kit
There are also dedicated devices that must be positioned in the mouth to diffuse a led light.
The effectiveness of this whitening kit (#ad) can in no way equal professional devices and their power is insufficient to be effective.
Additionally, dentists warn that scattered light may not be suitable and cause damage.
4- Whitening toothpaste
Much like charcoal, whitening toothpaste is very abrasive and removes a surface layer of enamel.
Again, efficacy has not been demonstrated and the long-term effect remains unknown.
5- Dental strips
The whitening strips that we put on the teeth have real effectiveness.
They are nevertheless available in different strengths and we must admit that the most dosed and therefore the most expensive are the best.
They also have a better grip than the first prices.
The more accessible tend not to stay on the teeth during the recommended time.
In addition, being incorrectly dosed, can also irritate the teeth and cause real discomfort.
The advantage of these dental strips (#ad) is that after the first application until the desired result is obtained, all you have to do is provide occasional maintenance.
So reapplying once or twice a month will maintain the initial whiteness.
6- The professional dental whitening lamp
Dentists use a UV whitening lamp that you can also buy for the home.
You just need to purchase a whitening gel kit (#ad) and then acquire a professional dental UV lamp (#ad)
The result of this method is certainly the fastest and the most efficient but requires an initial investment.
However, it will quickly pay off with regular use offering the best results.
After bleaching
If you suffer from tooth sensitivity, whitening may make your problem worse.
Dentists, therefore, recommend using a specific Sensodyne-type toothpaste after using whitening products.
In summary
Teeth whitening has been trending for years.
There are many natural ways to erase stains on teeth and brighten the smile.
The various whitening gadgets have evolved a lot and some are now showing real effectiveness.
How about you? What’s your tip?
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