How to Make Your Teeth Whiter

Today, there are many different teeth whitening products available in the market. All of these products are effective also very safe to use. The top five type of teeth whitening products on which you can use with confidence are:
1. Teeth Whitening toothpaste: Toothpastes which include whitening agents work mostly as stain removers and usually contain fluoride to serve the purpose of teeth whitening. This is clearly the most affordable of any other product available and easiest to obtain as they are available at your local grocery store. Some people may have some sensitivity issues because of the abrasive nature of some of the whitening toothpastes. Another drawback may be the some people find its taste weird. Most dentists recommend teeth whitening toothpastes and the users also support its effectiveness.
2. Teeth Whitening strips:Strips are applied for a few minutes (usually 20-30 minutes) as prescribed by the dentist. Most find these to be free of pain, discomfort or sensitivity. The flavor is primarily mint and have a favorable taste. At the end the strips are removed and gives a fairly quick result to the user.
3. Pre-brush whitening rinse: Not a bad solution and one of the easiest to apply. The taste of this product is pleasing to use. Daily application will accomplish the desired results.
4. Teeth whitening gel: The teeth whitening gels are one of the best solutions. These provide strong long term results with zero sensitivity. To remove the darkness of the teeth the touch ups with the whitening gels is the most appropriate method.
5. Bleaching dental system: Bleaching is actually the quickest way to get whiter teeth. Bleaching kits have detailed instructions, guides for tooth shades and usually a desensitizing professional tooth pen. This is applied at home without any problems.

The answer is surprisingly simple.

Teeth have a translucent (slightly transparent) layer called Enamel which is meant to protect your teeth. Underneath that layer is another layer called Dentin which is yellower in color. As your enamel becomes warn over time either through aging or the things we eat and drink, the yellowish color begins to come through. We go more into detail on the Why teeth turn yellow page because in the end you need to understand what causes the discoloration in order to learn how to make your teeth whiter.

The key ingredient to most teeth whitening products is Peroxide. This is a safe product that actually bleaches your teeth and also removes surface stains from the tooth. There is are many different approaches to it's application. Some teeth whitening products will have you apply the product to your teeth by brushing it on and some use strips that are applies to your teeth. Others will have you apply the product through trays you keep in your mouth for some period of time.

The amount of peroxide and the time the product is applied may cause some problems with sensitivity but that usually is a short term problem and the result may be worth the pain. That, of course, is a personal preference.

There are some very important things to keep in mind to get a whiter smile. The most important is that your teeth should be healthy and shiny. There are many ways for getting whiter smile, but the main thing is awareness:
%u2022 Diet: Seems obvious but the simplest solution is diet. Many foods cause stains on teeth that cannot be removed by regular brushing. Over time, they do cause noticeable discoloration. For example, coffee, chocolate, red wine and tobacco are some types of foods and drinks which can affect the color of your teeth.
%u2022 Maintaining the smile- There are foods that actually help your smile. Foods such as apples, pears, carrots etc. These fruits produce saliva which ultimately helps in cleaning the teeth and removing bacteria from them.
%u2022 Brushing:- Naturally brushing the teeth with toothpaste at least 2 times a day will help with a white smile. Particularly choosing toothpastes that include whitening agents.
%u2022 Some natural ways: There are also some natural ways to get a brighter and whiter smile. Sage leaves (dried or fresh) can be rubbed directly into teeth, banyan roots and babul twigs can be used as disposable toothbrushes as they increase the whitening of teeth. Baking soda can be used for teeth whitening as it reduces any acids which may harm teeth's enamel.