3 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

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Wishing for a brighter smile? There are a few different ways to whiten your teeth.

Over-the-Counter Whitening Products

Over-the-counter teeth whitening products, such as whitening strips, bleach trays, paint-on liquids, and whitening toothpastes are convenient and affordable. However, there is a wide range of effectiveness between products and even those that do whiten your teeth noticeably are usually only temporary. Over-the-counter products can be a good option if you are looking for an easy, temporary solution but are not the most effective way to whiten your teeth.

Diet

Certain foods can contribute to teeth staining, so one way to whiten your teeth is to avoid these foods. Stay away from particularly acidic foods and beverages as well as those with very dark pigmentation and tobacco products.

Foods & Beverages to Avoid

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Red wine
  • Tomato-based sauces
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Cola
  • Soy sauce
  • Balsamic vinegar

Professional Whitening

Having your teeth whitened by a dental professional is the most effective and permanent solution to stained teeth. There are two types of professional whitening: dental bleaching and laser teeth whitening.

Dental bleaching is the gentlest option for professional whitening. Your dentist will make custom bleaching trays fitted to your mouth. You will be given detailed instructions on how to use the bleaching trays yourself at home.

If you opt for laser teeth whitening, the procedure will be done entirely in-office at the dental clinic. Your dentist will remove the plaque from your teeth, apply a bleaching gel to the teeth, then expose your teeth to a laser that will activate the whitening gel. You will have whiter teeth immediately following the appointment, so this is a good choice if you are looking for fast results.

Interested in professional whitening? Book a consultation today!

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