You want to get your teeth whitened, and you see a ton of at-home remedies you can use to make this happen. From baking soda to hydrogen peroxide to at-home whitening kits, it's tempting to just go with what seems cheapest and most effective and hope for great results. However, it's best to go with a dentist for your teeth whitening needs because some of the whitening agents you use in the store or even at home can be damaging to your tooth enamel or can make your gums sensitive and sore as a result.
You want to avoid doing any damage to your smile, so you should have your teeth whitened only when it's necessary and only as directed by your dentist. Your dentist will let you know the best way to manage your newly whitened teeth. Follow this guide for at-home aftercare of your whiter teeth as well.
Rinse your mouth, a lot
Every time you eat something that has a lot of color in it, such as chili, pizza, chocolate, or a berry-filled pie, you expose your teeth to the stains that certain foods can bring. You do the same thing when you consume darker beverages, such as cola, tea, coffee, and red wine. However, you can help keep tooth stains away by rinsing your mouth out completely with water following your beverage and food consumption. Rinsing your mouth out will help keep would-be stains from forming and will also help to remove the sugars and bacteria that are related to food and beverage products, thus helping to protect your smile.
Get touch-ups done professionally
If you see your smile starting to fade, visit your dentist for a touch-up for your whitening. Your enamel will be protected and you'll get professional, longer-lasting, and more even results in the treatment than you would with your general at-home care. Your dentist may recommend a certain toothpaste or mouthwash that you can use to further enhance the lasting results of your dental teeth whitening, but don't ever go home and use another tooth whitening treatment following your treatment, since you can overdo it and make the results look unnatural.
The goal of your dentist is to help you have a brighter, whiter, and healthier smile. Tooth whitening is just one way you can make your smile appear brighter and more inviting, and done alongside regular dental care, it can be very beneficial for your overall oral health. Your dentist will tell you more about how the teeth whitening procedure works.
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