Having a less-than-perfect smile can rob you of your self-confidence. Stain removal may be done professionally at the dentist's office, but this isn't a practical solution for everyone. There are some people who simply can't afford it. Good thing that some teeth whitening solutions don't have to be that expensive.
Products which can help restore your pearly whites can be easily purchased OTC at the drugstore, grocery and beauty shop. Whitening toothpastes are perhaps the cheapest and simplest to use of them all. They're used just like your ordinary toothpaste whenever you brush. They contain stain-dissolving and polishing ingredients to leave the enamel gleaming.
Just as simple as using these toothpastes are strips. They're just like your typical sticky tape, with one side containing peroxide. This sticky part is what's placed over your choppers, leaving it there to let the peroxide work.
Those that come as kits are the costliest of all these products. Generally speaking, you can find two types of kits out there. Some of them may be purchased only at the dentist's office. The rest may be easily purchased elsewhere as the gel they contain are milder. That's why even without getting a nod from your dentist you can grab a box and apply it on your own at home.
At first you may find kits intimidating to use. But you will find it's not that tricky to use, especially when you follow the directions on the packaging correctly. The gel part is placed onto the tray which basically works as a mouthpiece. Then it's placed inside the mouth, holding the gel in place as it works. It's left there for a few hours, but some of them have to be worn as you sleep.
You may also bring back your smile to its old glory even without buying anything. These remedies are effective, and the things you need are likely to be already found inside your home. Pick any one of them which you find practicable and provides you with the best effect.
It's possible to use baking soda as substitute for your everyday toothpaste. It can remove stains effectively and it can also help freshen your breath as it has deodorizing properties. Sprinkle baking soda on your toothbrush's damp bristles. You may also place a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to it. Brush while it's still fizzing.
There are some acidic fruits which can also help brighten your smile. Using them is perhaps the easiest solutions available of all. You simply have to rub the fruit on your teeth or munch on it. You can opt for pineapple, tangerine, strawberry, grapefruit and the like. But see to it that you brush once you're done. They also contain sugar which can promote buildup of bacteria in your mouth, causing some oral problems.
Brushing with a combination of table salt and lemon or orange juice is another teeth whitening approach you may try. The juice helps dissolve stains and the salt helps scrape them off. However, doing it frequently can erode your enamel, so go for this approach only once in a while.
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