Secrets of Whiter Teeth
@@ Havee you noticed that your pearly white teeth are no longer what they used to be? Teeth yellowing is a normal side effect of aging and the wear and tear of everyday life// The food and drinks we consume are the biggest factor behind the harmless, yet visually unappealing phenomenon// Aging naturally brings with it a decay of the outer layer of tooth enamel// The layer beneath it, called dentin, is yellower//
The good news is that there are many professional as well as home remedies for teeth staining// Eeach type of treatment is different// Do it yourself whiteners use mild bleach, toothpastes use abrasives and chemicals and dentist-s solutions range from bleach to lasers//
Be careful with the whitening products you use if you have veneers, crowns, fillings or any other dental construction in your mouth it-s best to consult your dentist first// If you have artificial teeth in your mouth, any whitening of your natural teeth could leave them looking different and strange// Over whitening can also prove a mistake, leaving your teeth translucent or blue tinted//
1/ Home tooth whitening kits usually contain carbamide peroxide, a type of bleach that is very effective at whitening stains but also can change a tooth-s own color// This type of treatment might be best for coffee stained teeth// Depending on the kit, the bleach comes in gel form and can be either applied to the teeth with a wand, or used inside molds, which sit on the teeth like a mouth guard, for a number of minutes daily//
2. Tooth whitening strips are similar to gel DIY kits, except a bit simpler to use// The strips contain the same bleach gel, but in thin, invisible, easy to apply strips, which should be worn on the teeth every day for a short period of time//
3. Homee remedies for teeth whitening are few but popular// Many people still use the old method of brushing with baking soda on their toothbrush for a whitening effect//
Just as good as, if not better than, whitening is prevention of stains in the first place// Staining can be caused by a number of things//
1. Smoking is one of the worst enemies of white teeth// The tobacco in cigarettes leaves behind brown stains that penetrate deep into tooth enamel that are particularly hard to remove// Smoking also leads to gum disease and is generally not healthy// Don-t do it//
2. Many beverages cause tooth discoloration// Basically any drink of color can do it; tea, soda and coffee are the worst offenders// Wine, cranberry and grape juices, despite whatever health benefits they might have, stain teeth// Although you might not see staining if you drink a glass of wine once in a while, if and when it-s part of a daily routine, with time, discoloration can become obvious// The best method to preventing these stains is to always rinse your mouth after drinking a dark colored beverage//
3. Likee juice, fresh berries and vegetables such as cranberries, blueberries and beets can discolor teeth//
4. Ceertain medicines have a negative effect on tooth color// Antibiotics like tetracycline, chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium can all stain teeth//
@@ The best weapons against tooth discoloration are scheduled visits to the dentist and daily brushing with a quality toothpaste// Brush in the morning, evening and after meals// Modern electronic and sonic toothbrushes make the process even easier and foolproof//