If you do not take proper care of your dental health, it can result in consequences. An average check-up costs about $288. That is why you should monitor your dental health. Lots of people have yellow, gray, or even dark teeth. Tinted teeth can occur as we age, but some foods and drinks can color your teeth. You can follow some recommendations and whiten your teeth at home.
1. Eat more vegetables and fruits
Coffee, tea, red wine, and soda can stain your teeth, but you can clean them at home. Eat common foods like strawberries, apples, oranges, pineapples, yogurt, milk, and cheese. They are not as good as professional dentist help, but they are natural and can help you.
- Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid.
- Tart fruits, such as Oranges and pineapple, help your organism produce more saliva that washes your teeth naturally.
- Apples and carrots help remove a stain by increasing saliva production.
- Yogurt, cheese, and milk contain lactic acid that protects your teeth from tooth decay.
2. Do not forget about brushing and flossing
As we age, tinted teeth can occur naturally. In most cases, it is a result of plaque buildup. Also brushing your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and dental cavities. Brushing and flossing help your teeth be healthy (reduce bacteria in your mouth) and of course prevent plaque build-up. It is necessary to choose the correct toothbrush that suits your teeth. If your toothbrush frays too fast, you are probably brushing your teeth too hard. In general, daily brushing and flossing can prevent a build-up of yellowing plaque on your teeth.
3. Try to brush with baking soda
This method can not protect your teeth from cavities as effectively as toothpaste with fluoride, but it is still a good way for your teeth. Each method of brushing has some advantages and disadvantages, let’s check them out:
- Whitens teeth
- Reduces plaque and gingivitis
- May reduce bacteria
- Inexpensive
- Unappealing taste and texture
- Lack of fluoride
- Less drastic whitening
If you want a cool mint taste and white effect, you might choose some toothpaste that contains baking soda. Lots of studies have found that this kind of toothpaste is better than those that do not contain baking soda.
4. Use hydrogen peroxide
Products that contain hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can whiten your teeth in 6 weeks and up to 62% if you brush your teeth twice a day. Also, it helps to remove plaque build-up and bacteria to get rid of stains. The strongest peroxide products are used in dentists’ offices, as several steps need to be taken to protect your teeth, tongue, and gums from the corrosive effects. But several studies suggest that using hydrogen peroxide without moderation can damage your teeth. The risk increases when you :
- Use a very strong hydrogen peroxide product
- Use hydrogen peroxide more than once a day
- Leave hydrogen peroxide for a long time on your teeth (more than 1 minute)
You should always consult with your doctor before applying any peroxide product.
5. Try to prevent teeth stains before they happen
As you know coffee, tea, colas, smoke, acidic juices and certain medications can cause teeth to become dull and lose their brightness. You shouldn’t avoid these products, but try to limit their usage.
- Brush your teeth after every meal, it will help to reduce the chance of keeping stains on your teeth.
- Use whitening toothpaste. This type of toothpaste can give your teeth a little bit brighter effect after brushing.
The bottom line
Nowadays we have a lot of ways to whiten your teeth, but we gave you the methods that really work by lightly removing surface stains on your teeth. Of course, you should contact your dentist before applying any method you have chosen.