One of the most popular at home teeth whitening substances is a peroxide, a bleach that can remove stains and actually make your tooth color whiter. If you have coffee-stained teeth, a tooth-bleaching kit (most of them contain peroxide) can help. With some kits, you apply a peroxide-based gel to the surface of your teeth, in other the gel is in a tray that molds to the teeth. The tray must be worn daily (for around half an hour) for a week or more.Tooth-whitening strips also are able to assist with tooth stains. These strips are very thin and are coated with a peroxide-based whitening gel. You wear them a few minutes daily for a week or more. Results are visible in days, and last at least a year. The results with strips are not as fantastic as with whitening kits, but the strips are very easy to use.
Some people still prefer the old fashioned home remedy of baking soda and a toothbrush to gently whiten teeth at home. Celery, apples, pears, and carrots trigger lots of saliva, also chewing sugarless gum triggers saliva which helps wash away food debris on your teeth and neutralizes the acid that causes tooth decay. It's necessary to avoid staining teeth after whitening. If you take care with foods and drinks that discolor teeth, the results of teeth whitening may last up to one year.
Beverages such as coffee, tea, dark sodas, and fruit juices stains teeth easily. Red wine, cranberry juice, or grape juice along with blueberries, blackberries, and beets leave their color on teeth as well. Don't give up these healthy types of food, but remember to rinse your mouth or to brush your teeth after every intake.
Smoking is one of the worst offenders when it comes to staining teeth. Smoking cigarettes causes brown stains that penetrate the grooves and pits of tooth enamel. Tobacco stains can be hard to remove and smoking also causes bad breath, gum diseases, and increases risk of oral cancers. All smokers know about risks related to this dangerous addiction, the one more thing to consider is the fact that millions of people quit smoking for good, so every smoker are able to follow this lead.
Don't forget one simple strategy that can help maintain white teeth. Brush at least twice and floss at least once daily. Even better, brush after every meal, snack, or drink. Brushing helps prevent stains and yellow teeth. Both electric and sonic toothbrushes may be streets ahead of traditional toothbrushes in removing plaque and surface stains on teeth. Also remember to see your dentist regularly for checkups and professional cleaning.
