How to whiten your teeth by yourself: the secrets of a snow-white smile

A smile is the most powerful weapon in communicationpeople around you. You can smile at a person you like, or just pretend that you are glad to see someone if you are indifferent to the interlocutor. In both cases, you will be considered pleasant to talk to. But what if the smile is not perfect? If the yellow plaque on your teeth spoils the whole picture, and even the notorious politeness does not save it? Then you should go straight to the dentist for a teeth whitening procedure. And while you are mentally preparing for this visit, we will teach you how to whiten your teeth yourself without damaging the enamel.

Why do my teeth get dark?

Perhaps, the list of endless “why” should includeadd a question about the reasons for yellowing of enamel. Moreover, 90% of the population knows perfectly well why teeth darken, but continues to pretend that they do not understand why their enamel is far from perfect. So, the enemies of a white-toothed smile are:

Coffee The most beloved and tested by humanityThe method of waking up early in the morning not only helps to restore vigor, but also makes tooth enamel darker. Moreover, the more coffee you drink, the higher the risk that you will smile without opening your lips. How to deal with this - drink less espresso or brush your teeth after each coffee break - is up to you. Just do not forget that caffeine is harmful not only for teeth, but also for the heart.

Black tea Everyone understands that there is nothing wrong with tealess, and sometimes even more caffeine than in strong morning coffee. Nevertheless, people continue to drink it and complain about yellow teeth. This is, at the very least, strange, since it is enough to simply reduce the strength of the drink or the number of teas per day, so that the problem of a “colored” smile is not so acute.

Cigarettes Another recognized enemy of teeth,lungs and human health in general. Look at the fingers of a heavy smoker, they are yellow, like tooth enamel. Now imagine the condition of the lungs of a cigarette lover?

Red wine Why this one?Because our valiant producers like to add not only alcohol to wine, but also a lot of dyes that give the drink a beautiful ruby color. And everything would be fine, but as a result, the dye settles on your enamel.

Genes If many members of your family are "famous"yellow teeth, then you will most likely have problems with the color of your enamel. No, we are not asking you to put up with the situation. Just be prepared for the fact that you will whiten your teeth (even at home) more often than you will fix your hair at the hairdresser.

Prevention as a way to whiten your teeth

Why set yourself up for a visit to the dentist,pay money, undergo a complicated whitening procedure or learn to whiten enamel at home, if simple preventive measures can help avoid the problem? Of course, Russian people like to think in hindsight, but we are wiser, right? So let's learn to follow simple rules to make our smile snow-white without additional efforts?

Brush your teeth twice a day. And you need to brushchoose not by brand or price, but based on your dentist's recommendation (yes, you'll still have to go to see him). The same goes for toothpaste (we'll talk about it in more detail a little later).

If you have problems with tooth enamel, you shouldLimit your consumption of coffee and strong tea. Of course, drinking a cup of espresso in the morning is sacred, but we still do not recommend that you turn into a coffee lover.

By the way, these are not all the drinks thatare included in the prohibited list You will have to give up red wine (which we talked about earlier), carbonated drinks and... ice in glasses. Of course, the icy edges look very beautiful through the glass, but too cold a liquid makes the enamel sensitive and, as a result, susceptible to the influence of all kinds of coloring elements.

Quit smoking is our motto now for manyreminds one of the inscriptions on cigarette packs, but believe me, both the Ministry of Health and we in particular wish you only the best. Why poison yourself with cigarettes if they bring nothing but yellow teeth, lung problems and nicotine addiction?

Don't forget the way to the dentist The beauty of a smile is not only snow-white enamel, but also healthy teeth. So overcome your fear and finally make an appointment with a dentist.

Methods of teeth whitening at home

No matter how carefully you protect your ownteeth from yellowing, from time to time the enamel will "please" you with its unhealthy color. What to do in such cases? First of all, be patient. Next, we advise you to rummage through your home medicine cabinet. What to look for? We'll tell you now.

Activated carbon It turns out that it helpsnot only in cases of poisoning, but also in cases of yellowing of teeth. To do this, crush a couple of tablets and apply the resulting powder to your teeth. For a better result, rub the activated carbon thoroughly into the yellowed enamel. Rinse with warm water. If your teeth do not immediately begin to sparkle like sea waves in the sun, do not be upset. Dentists claim that the effect will be noticeable in a month or a month and a half after you start using activated carbon as a whitener. By the way, the procedure can be repeated no more than once a week, otherwise you will damage the enamel, and its color will no longer matter.

Baking soda This product is sure to be foundin every kitchen. And it is suitable not only for baking, but also for teeth. Apply a thin layer of soda to a toothbrush and gently brush the enamel. Try not to touch the gums, otherwise you risk injuring the delicate skin. Do not repeat the procedure more often than once a week, and if you do not like the tart taste of soda, mix it with toothpaste.

Hydrogen peroxide This is probably the mosteffective, but also the most dangerous way to whiten teeth. Effective because hydrogen peroxide instantly returns the enamel to whiteness. And the danger of this method of whitening is that careless handling of peroxide can lead to damage to the enamel or inflammation of the gums. In order for your smile to still shine, and there is no harm to your teeth, apply peroxide to a cotton swab or cotton swab. Carefully treat the enamel, without touching the gums. Then you can wash off the peroxide and put the bottle aside for exactly one week. This is the frequency that dentists suggest when using this method of teeth whitening.

Lemon Rub your teeth with a slice of lemon, and the enamelwill start to brighten. Of course, this will not happen immediately, and the whiteness will not be perfect, but as an emergency method of saving a smile, this method is quite suitable.

Whitening toothpaste Everything is clear here.The toothpaste that everyone is accustomed to since childhood will not only clean away plaque accumulated during the day, but also whiten teeth. But before buying a whitening product at the pharmacy, we advise you to consult with your dentist or, at least, not to skimp on the purchase. Manufacturers put a lot of fluoride in cheap toothpastes, which destroys tooth enamel. So be careful.

By the way, strawberries can also return shine and whiteness to teeth. True, you need a lot to eat it, but you can get pleasure in this simply colossal, right?

Finally, I would like to warn everyonereaders: don't chase perfect whiteness. Not everyone has white enamel, so don't demand the impossible from your teeth. Well, if you've firmly decided to impress others with your smile, and all the above methods haven't helped, seek help from a dentist. Especially since a professional teeth whitening procedure is not only the most effective, but also completely painless. We recommend reading: