HOW TO WHITEN YOUR TEETH AT HOME - 1 views
started by kbojezhang44 on 22 Apr 20
started by kbojezhang44 on 22 Apr 20
started by kbojezhang44 on 22 Apr 20
started by kbojezhang44 on 22 Apr 20
There's no denying a smile that lights up a room is incredibly attractive. Whiter, brighter teeth are keenly sought after. If your pearly whites are lacking luster and looking yellow, you might be feeling self-conscious about it. Luckily, you can whiten them from the comfort of your home. Avoiding the food and activities that discolor teeth is a good start. Beyond that, there are many at-home ways to whiten your teeth that are easy, pain-free, and relatively cheap. These are some of the best options available.
How to Whiten Your Teeth at Home
Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening toothpaste is one of the easiest at-home options for brightening up your pearly whites. These kinds of toothpaste are readily accessible, cheap, and simple to use. Most grocery and drug stores will have them in stock. The active ingredients tend to be gentle abrasives such as sodium bicarbonate, and chemicals like hydrogen peroxide. The results will take time and consistent use, and may not be as dramatic as other options. However, for lightly stained teeth, it's an excellent choice.
Teeth Whitening Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening Strips
Another simple at-home teeth whitening product is whitening strips. Rather than abrasives, the active agent is chemicals, mainly peroxide and bleaches. To use, simply apply them to your teeth, wait the amount of time that is mentioned on the package, and remove them. There will be a noticeable difference within a week of daily use. Effective and inexpensive, strips are a great option, especially if you have an event coming up soon.
Teeth Whitening Whitening Strips
Whitening Gel Trays
Similar to whitening strips, gel trays also use whitening chemicals such as peroxide and bleach to remove surface staining. The critical difference is the application. Gel trays look like a mouthguard you might see in sports. You either brush the gel straight onto your teeth and put the tray over it, or fill the tray itself with the whitening gel. It's worn like a mouthguard for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, depending on the product. The benefits of the gel tray are that it is more thorough than the strips, and you're also able to target specific teeth. You can get basic trays in one-size-fits-all, moldable trays, or custom-made trays from your dentist. What you choose will depend on your budget and desired outcome.
Teeth Whitening Whitening Gel Tray
Whitening Light Devices
LED light whitening devices are the next step up from whitening gel trays. These systems come with a whitening gel and a tray, as well as an LED light device. The application is similar, with the addition of attaching the light to the tray and turning it on. The LED stays on for the duration, which can be 15-30 minutes, depending on the brand. The idea is that the effect of the carbamide peroxide in the gel is accelerated by exposing it to the light. This option can be more expensive than alternatives. However, you can effectively achieve a brighter, whiter smile in the comfort of your own home.
Teeth Whitening Whitening Light Devices
Natural Methods
Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide
You could also try some more natural DIY teeth whitening methods. First up is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, which is an inexpensive option. Baking soda is a mild abrasive and will scrub away surface stains, as well as help kill bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide, on the other hand, is a natural bleaching agent, which also kills bacteria. When you combine the two, you get the best of both worlds. The recipe for this homemade toothpaste is one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, and two tablespoons of baking soda. Mix it into a paste, and use your toothbrush to brush it on for two minutes before rinsing your mouth thoroughly. You should see whiter teeth in a few weeks. For the safest results, use 1.5-3% hydrogen peroxide and make a fresh batch each time you brush. You'll also want to limit it to a few times per week to avoid eroding your enamel.