We all want to love our smile, and one of the easiest ways to do that is having office teeth whitening to get beautiful white teeth! Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy as it sounds; there may be financial barriers that stand in the way of receiving in office professional teeth whitening at your dentist, but don’t let that discourage you! Below are some remedies for the teeth whitening at home.

Avoid Tea, Coffee and Soda

Another excellent teeth whitening at home remedy may not be the favorite as unfortunately, sometimes it is the things that we love most that can be the most detrimental to our health or our smile. Soda contains sugars and acids that can break down the enamel of your teeth causing more damage than just yellowing. Even diet soda contains damaging acid even though it lacks the sugars of regular soda. Tea and coffee are better, but can cause severe discoloration or yellowing of the teeth. Some experience yellowing, while others may experience brown streaking. While it would be easy to say to avoid them completely, many of us need these drinks to make it through the day! Instead, at the very least, limit your intake, or drink them through a straw to help bypass direct contact with your pearly whites.

Eat Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily

Yet another teeth whitening at home remedy should be as simple as what you choose for a snack. Not only can an apple a day keep the doctor away, but apples and pears can be beneficial to your oral health and the whiteness of your smile as well. Foods like these that help your body produce more saliva can help cleanse bacteria and stains from your teeth.

Avoid Eating Dark Fruits Regularly

Dark fruits can have the same effect on the whiteness of teeth as red wine. Berries especially blackberries, cranberries, and blueberries can all have a staining effect on the teeth if consumed in large quantities on a regular basis. They are good for your overall health though, so we do not recommend omitting them from your diet completely.

Try Over-The Counter Whitening Products

While many patients have good results with over the counter teeth whitening products like whitening strips, they can also cause sensitivity. If you think this would be a good option for you, make sure that you don’t already have sensitive teeth and that you wipe off any gel that may come in contact with your gum tissue.

Try Oil-Pulling

Oil pulling is another solution for at home teeth whitening. Not only is oil pulling show to “pull” the bacteria off of your teeth making for a healthier mouth, but many also state that their teeth are whiter as a result!

While in office professional teeth whitening is a great, fast solution to achieve a beautiful, white smile, these options for teeth whitening at home will hopefully help those who are unable or choose not to have office teeth whitening done. The fabulous part is that many of these not only help with teeth whitening or keeping your smile whiter, but they also have benefits for your overall health!

What is the most effective way to whiten teeth?

For the most noticeable results, professional whitening is going to be the number one option. Professional whitening gels contain stronger concentrations of bleaching agents that give faster and more noticeable results.

How can I instantly whiten my teeth?

The most noticeable and instant results for whitening are from whitening. Whitening can be done at your dental office. A high concentration of bleaching agent is applied to your teeth up to three times. In some cases, patients who have a lot of surface staining, from drinking coffee or smoking, may notice a big difference after a professional cleaning. Often, surface stains that you can’t remove by brushing, are easily removed during your cleaning.

Do salt and toothpaste work for whitening teeth?

Generally, regularly using something as abrasive as salt or baking soda with toothpaste is not a great idea for teeth. It can cause abrasion of the root surfaces of teeth and increase sensitivity to cold. Occasionally brushing with a small amount of baking soda may help to remove coffee stains on the outer part of the teeth. But, it will not bleach teeth. Having good oral hygiene, seeing your hygienist regularly for professional cleanings and avoiding drinking or eating dark foods will help to keep your teeth bright. If you wish to lighten your teeth, try over-the-counter whitening kits. If you prefer professional whitening, talk to your dentist.

The information on this page was written by Dr. Jon Isaacson.

This gentle dentist says: “I saw a lot of different dental specialists when I was young. My orthodontist changed my life by giving me the smile I am remembered by today. I love people, art, and making an impact. Once I discovered the potential impact a confident smile can make in someone’s life, dentistry became the only career that would allow me to maximize my creative skills while fulfilling my drive for helping others. Dentistry is about so much more than teeth, and the world is finally starting to acknowledge this. I am so excited to incorporate my background in Nutrition Science and my passion for overall well-being to provide the next level of care for my patients.”

You can schedule with this dentist, or his partners, online 24/7 at a Lincoln Family Dentistry Location near you. This dentist serves the local communities close to Lincoln. Some of the communities include Eagle, Walton, Weeping Water, Avoca, and many more!