Top 5 Teeth Whitening Tricks that Work Wonders on Your Smile

Over time, your teeth can lose their brilliance and color. Even with normal wear and tear, your teeth can develop unsightly stains or discoloration. But don't panic. There's a lot you can do to brighten your smile and stop discoloration in its tracks, all from the comfort of your own home.

Whitening your teeth doesn't have to harm your gums and teeth. It can be done in a safe and effective way, by anyone in your family. It won't break the bank and offers all kinds of benefits. Indeed, having whiter teeth will bolster your look, style and confidence. And, it may just get you the deal you want, the promotion you need, or more friends and supporters than every before.

Want to know how to get that million dollar smile? Check out these top five teeth whitening tricks that work wonders on your smile. Sure to become an important part of your daily oral health routine.

Whitening Trick #1: Use whitening toothpaste. It's safe, effective and mildly abrasive to whiten your teeth without harming your teeth enamel or gums. What brand to buy? Shop around and look for a brand that carries the American Dental Association seal of approval.

Whitening Trick #2: Use teeth whitening strips. These strips can be purchased from your dentist or pharmacy and contain peroxide to whiten teeth quickly and efficiently.

Whitening Trick #3: Eat your raw vegetables. Vegetables like cucumber, celery, carrots and broccoli work hard to keep stains away from your teeth. What else can you do to get that dazzling, white smile? Brush with the sap from an aloe vera plant for a natural whitening effect.

Whitening Trick #4: Brush teeth with baking soda. Campers know that baking soda comes in handy for all kinds of things. You can also use baking soda to whiten teeth and keep stains and discoloration in check. That's right, household baking soda is relatively inexpensive and can be added to your toothpaste to keep your smile shining bright.

Whitening Trick #5: You are what you consume. Don't smoke or chew tobacco. Tobacco products will stain your teeth and will harm your health in other ways. Drink alcohol in moderation. Too much alcohol hurts the gums and may jeopardize your oral health. Finally, brush your teeth following beverages that might stain your teeth, like red wine, grape juice, coffee and tea, among others.

Oral Health & Teeth Whitening RESOURCES

Oral Health
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth

American Dental Association
www.ada.org

National Dental Association
www.ndaonline.org

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
www.aapd.org

Oral Health
American Dental Hygiene Association
www.adha.org/oralhealth