25 Feb How to Whiten Your Teeth Effectively
While we would all love for our teeth to stay perfectly white forever, that’s just not possible. However, what we can do is get them whitened. Whether you go to a teeth-whitening dentist in Kelowna or are trying your own home remedies, there are multiple ways to get your teeth back to being beautifully white.
Getting Your Teeth Whitened by a Teeth Whitening Dentist
Naturally, one of the best ways to get your teeth whitened is by seeing a teeth-whitening dentist. This is the fastest way to get whitening done compared to at-home methods and typically takes about half an hour to an hour to do. However, you will need to avoid eating certain kinds of food after you get your teeth whitened to avoid getting them stained more easily.
Using Whitening Strips
Whitening strips are one of the other most common options for whitening teeth. They are highly affordable and easy to apply.
Simply brush your teeth before you apply them and then stick them to your teeth for however long the instructions mention (usually around 5 minutes to 45 minutes). Once the time is up gently pull them off your teeth.
Although not as fast as a professional teeth-whitening job done by a dentist, whitening strips usually don’t take long to start seeing visible results.
Whiter Teeth Through Whitening Toothpaste
The most affordable solution for teeth-whitening on our list is whitening toothpaste. This kind of toothpaste is specifically designed to whiten your teeth but often takes the longest to see results.
Admittedly, whitening toothpaste typically can only whiten your teeth by 1-2 shades as well. Thus, choosing whitening toothpaste to whiten your teeth is most effective if your teeth are already fairly white.
Foods That Help Your Teeth Stay White
Although it’s often best to get your teeth professionally whitened for the best results, you can help your teeth stay white at home by eating certain foods.
Some of the best foods for teeth whitening include:
- Broccoli and other coarse vegetables: Because these foods take longer to chew, they also make more saliva. The more saliva you produce, the more stains you break down while eating.
- Pineapple: Weirdly enough, pineapple is the only natural source of bromelain. Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory and cleaning compound that helps break down and remove stains on teeth. Now the only question is whether it goes on pizza or not…
- Nuts and Seeds: Like broccoli, the natural abrasive and coarse texture of seeds and nuts helps better strip stains and discolouration.
- Onions: That’s right, onions are actually great for helping keep your teeth pearly white. They contain sulphur compounds that help keep plaque from forming on your teeth.
While teeth whitening is best done by a dentist for the most effective results, there are plenty of ways to keep your teeth white. Good brushing and flossing habits will also help keep your teeth white and help you keep your awesome smile.
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