One of the things that people complain about the most when it comes to their teeth is the color. Yellowing and staining is hard to avoid, but there are ways to whiten your smile so that it looks more appealing.

Toothpastes

Whitening toothpastes contain gentle whitening ingredients to help brighten your teeth and remove surface stains. It requires consistent use in order to see a difference in your smile after a period of time. Typically, whitening toothpastes lighten the teeth’s color by about one shade. Toothpastes are an inexpensive way to improve your look.

Rinses

Mouth rinses are one the most recent categories of teeth whitening products. Similar to regular mouthwash, whitening rinses contain ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide for the purpose of minimizing tooth discoloration. These rinses are made to reduce plaque and gum disease, as well as freshen breath. To use the rinse, swish it in the mouth at least twice daily before brushing. It can take anywhere from 1 to 12 weeks to see results.

Trays and gels

A stronger whitening method is whitening gel that is placed in a mouth tray. The concentration of the hydrogen peroxide gel varies, with stronger gels only worn a couple of hours a day and weaker concentrations overnight. It can take a few days to several weeks to see results. Trays are available from your local drugstore, or customized ones from your dentist. Ask your dentist about the differences between the types of trays.

Professional

The strongest and fastest way to whiten teeth is professionally at a dental office. Teeth may be lightened up to eight shades this way in as little as an hour. The whitening agent is applied directly to the teeth, and often combined with a special light to aid the process. Some patients experience sensitivity to the stronger whitening gel, but professionals can make adjustments to lessen discomfort.

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