Are you wondering how to get your teeth white? Stains and discolouration can make you feel self-conscious about smiling and even give your confidence a knock.
The good news is that it is possible to get whiter teeth and improve your oral health. So follow along with our tips, and in no time at all, you’ll be beaming from ear to ear.
How To Get Your Teeth White – Effective Tips
There are several ways to improve the appearance of your teeth, including:
Attending regular dental cleanings
Dental cleanings from your dentist should be an essential element of your oral health routine. Removing hardened plaque and giving the teeth a polish makes them appear brighter, freshens your breath, and helps prevent cavities. Most dentists recommend a dental clean every six months to keep teeth and gums healthy.
Practising good dental hygiene
Daily brushing and flossing are essential for good oral health. We recommend using an electric toothbrush with a soft head for more effective results. Brush once or twice a week with whitening toothpaste as this contains mild abrasives like baking soda that remove surface stains.
Using mouthwash
Mouthwash is another handy product that helps improve your oral health. Not only does rinsing with mouthwash help freshen your breath, but it also reduces the build-up of harmful bacteria that leads to tooth decay. Choose a mouthwash containing hydrogen peroxide, and over time it will whiten your teeth too.
Making smart food choices
When left on your teeth, many food particles build-up to cause plaque. If not removed excess plaque can lead to tooth decay. However, some fruits and vegetables can actually clean your teeth while you eat, making them look whiter. Here are 3 to consider:
- Pineapples – You may associate pineapple with your favourite pina colada cocktail, but there’s more to this fruit than meets the eye. Pineapples are good for natural teeth whitening since they contain an enzyme called bromelain that helps remove surface stains. This same enzyme also helps remove plaque.
- Carrots – Chewing a raw carrot helps clean your teeth, and Vitamin A also strengthens tooth enamel.
- Strawberries – These delicious summer fruits contain an enzyme, malic acid, which can do wonders for your smile without the chemicals and costs of professional teeth whitening.
How to Get Your Teeth White, With Bleaching?
Over the counter teeth whitening products
The teeth whitening industry is booming, and with that comes many over the counter products. From trays to strips and pens, there’s a whitening product to suit all budgets and lifestyles.
However, be aware that DIY whitening products in Australia are only legally allowed to contain less than 6% of hydrogen peroxide (bleaching agent) or less than 18% carbamide peroxide. Consequently, results may take longer than you would like.
Professional teeth whitening
Of course, if you can’t wait to get whiter teeth, your best course of action is to visit your dentist for professional teeth whitening. They will examine your teeth and gums to check you have good oral health before applying bleaching gel that could otherwise cause sensitivity.
We use Philips Zoom teeth whitening at My Local Dentists, producing impressive results in little more than an hour.
So now you know how to get your teeth white; all that’s left is to keep them that way.
Looking for a dentist in Sydney?
As multi-location dentists, we have practices in Burwood, Leichhardt, Northmead, West Ryde, and Northbridge. We’re also a team of Australian graduates dedicated to helping everyone in the local community maintain good oral health and a healthy white smile. We’d love for you to join us, so why not schedule a consultation and give us a try.
References
PubMed Central – Efficacy of Mouthwashes Containing Hydrogen Peroxide on Tooth Whitening
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4534617/
Cision PR Newswire – Global Teeth Whitening Products Market Size Expected to Reach USD 8,316.50 Million by 2030|CAGR: 6.03%: Astute Analytica
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-teeth-whitening-products-market-size-expected-to-reach-usd-8-316-50-million-by-2030cagr-6-03-astute-analytica-301514756.html