Tips for Dazzling White Teeth

Everyone desires dazzling white teeth for that perfect beautiful smile, but that is not always attainable.

There are many factors as to why your teeth may not be as white as they should. Coffee, sodas, caffeine, candies, anything that is dark in color, or contains artificial dyes, has the potential to lay deposits onto your teeth to make them dingy and yellow. Even certain medications that you may be taking can also discolor the teeth.

Thankfully, there are many products that are readily available, either over the counter or through your dentist that can remedy this condition, to give you dazzling white teeth. Here are some tips that will help you to achieve the dazzling white teeth that are so desired.

Over the counter products:

Luster Weekend Whitening System $19.99

This product is made in the USA and uses the same whitening agent that is used in dental offices. It will not cause tooth or gum sensitivity. This two-step system is guaranteed to give you dazzling white teeth that are 6 shades whiter in only 3 days. This product may be purchased at Walgreen's.

2. Lornamead 5 Minute Tooth Whitening System, Natural White $2.00

This product contains a .075 oz. Whitening Gel and a mouth tray, and claims to start whitening your teeth within 5 minutes. User reviews are 100% positive, on the Walgreen's website. They state that this product works wonderfully, with the only draw back being that it has an unpleasant taste. Well, for only $2.00 if it works to give you dazzling white teeth, who cares what it tastes like? This product is also available at Walgreen's pharmacy.

3.Rembrandt: 2 Hour Whitening Kit $18.99

This product is designed to give you dazzling white teeth. It claims to give you visibly whiter teeth in 2 hours. This product is simple to use, just apply the whitening gel to the upper and lower tray applicators, wear for 20 minutes. Remove for 10 minutes and then repeat for 4 applications. The one draw back is that this product may cause some tooth sensitivity. Available at Walmart.

Procedures available through your dentist:

1. Teeth bleaching is a common procedure to achieve dazzling white teeth. This method may be performed at the dental office or at home with the chemicals and supplies that your dentist furnishes. This method may take 2 to 3 hours to perform, but the results can last up to a year or more. The cost: between $50.00 and $100.00.

2. Britesmile Teeth Whitening uses a special light, with a whitening gel to penetrate the tooth enamel to increase the lightening effect of the teeth. This is usually followed with an at home bleaching kit to further whiten the teeth. The cost for your dazzling white teeth with this procedure up to $500.00.

3. Laser Teeth Whitening is performed in the dentist office using a laser and a special whitening gel. This gel is applied to the teeth and the laser activates the crystals which penetrates the tooth enamel to increase the lightening effect of the teeth. It usually only takes one treatment to achieve dazzling white teeth. The cost: up to $1000.00.