Looking for a way to whiten your teeth? Many people turn to cosmetic teeth whitening procedures or at-home treatments to get a brighter smile. Getting your teeth whitened may cost a lot of money at the dentist, but the good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to brighten your smile. In fact, you can whiten your teeth at home!
Here are some of the best-at-home teeth whitening products and techniques that will help you to achieve whiter and brighter teeth.
Instant Teeth Whiteners
For quick results that won’t cost you too much time or money, one solution to try out is the instant teeth whitener. Available for purchase from drugstores, pharmacies and retailers, instant teeth whiteners come in the form of strips, toothpastes and kits.
Instant teeth whiteners are a really good option for you if you need to achieve a gleaming smile for an event or an occasion that’s fast approaching, such as a wedding, a job interview or a holiday. However, for optimal results, use instant teeth whiteners on a regular and consistent basis for as long as you can.
DIY Teeth Whitener
Another solution to getting a brighter smile is to create your own DIY teeth whitener. This is simple and easy to do and it’s much more cost effective in comparison to buying a pricey kit at your local dentist, drugstore or retailer.
For some inspiration and to help get you started, here are some natural DIY teeth whitener hints, hacks and tips that you can try at home to get your teeth looking lighter.
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is thought to provide many benefits for oral health – such as improving oral hygiene, reducing inflammation and removing bacteria from the mouth – as well as whitening teeth. To oil pull, you need to put one tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth, push and pull the oil through your teeth and swish around your mouth for 15 to 20 minutes, then spit out.
Doing this daily can whiten your teeth and boost your oral health.
Brush Your Teeth With Baking Soda
Baking soda comes in pretty handy for many things – and it’s pretty cheap and easy to find in most supermarkets. When applied over time, baking soda scrubs away surface stains on the teeth and brightens them because it contains natural whitening properties. Also, baking soda creates an alkaline environment in your mouth, which prevents bacteria from growing.
Eat Plenty of Strawberries
Some say that eating loads of strawberries can whiten teeth. This is because strawberries contain acid that whiten the teeth. Some also say that you should mix strawberries with baking soda and rub on the teeth, but there are no studies to support that this remedy works for brightening teeth.
Other Ways to Keep Your Teeth White Include:
- Limiting foods and beverages that stain the teeth – such as coffee, red wine and soda.
- Cutting down (or cutting out) sugar.
- Quitting smoking.
- Getting plenty of calcium in your diet by consuming calcium rich foods.
- Brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day.
- Brushing with whitening toothpaste. You can even try charcoal whitening toothpaste.
- Seeing a dental hygienist once a year to get your teeth cleaned out.
Teeth Whitening Kits
If you’re looking for an alternative to simple DIY ‘at home’ whitening products and remedies, then you can try teeth whitening kits.
The best thing about teeth whitening kits is that you can get all the teeth whitening tools in one pack, and you can also get step-by-step instructions to help guide you.
Also, using a whitening kit from your dentist will help you to achieve a whiter and brighter smile from the experts without having to spend so much time and money in the dentist’s chair. With a teeth whitening kit, you can whiten your teeth at home.
Some worry about the safety of teeth whitening kits, and yes, they do come with potential risks, but to make sure that you acquire the right kit, only purchase from your local dental practice.
Teeth whitening kits usually contain a retainer and a whitening paste. They also require regular use for optimal results so if your expecting instant results, then it’s best to go for an instant teeth whitening product instead.
All in all, achieving whiter teeth can be done in the comfort of your own home without having to give up so much time or break your bank balance, and by testing out these various solutions, you can get whiter and brighter teeth at home!
Do you whiten your teeth at home? Do you make your own teeth whitening products?
