Teeth whitening is a procedure for lightening the color of teeth. It can be accomplished using in-office bleaching, over-the-counter solutions, take-home products, or laser treatments. To make your teeth whiter, choose the treatment option best for you.

There are few things worse than yellow teeth. No matter how often you brush and floss, they always seem to be the color of coffee stains on a white shirt.

There are several things you can do to try to whiten your teeth:

Prevent stains by making sure that you brush and often floss, especially after consuming dark or sugary foods.

Try to avoid coffee and soda as much as possible. It is the drink with the most acidic material of any beverage in the world. Not only does it stain the teeth, but it also is a bleaching agent used in many whitening products. The acidity hides the stains and makes them look whiter than they are.

When you use dental whitening agents, they can be very effective and do lighten the teeth. However, they do need to be used correctly. If unsure whether you should go this route, schedule an appointment with your dentist and ask them which type of agent is best for your teeth.

The next option many people choose is over-the-counter products such as toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain a bleaching agent. This works well except for the bleaching agents that foam in your mouth. They just make stains look whiter but will not remove them.

Conclusion.

If you are looking for a long-term solution, the best thing is to get your teeth whitened by a dentist. If you do not want to wait that long, try the other methods listed above.

A dentist can determine what kind of whitening agent will work best for your teeth and perform the procedure correctly. This is best for people with sensitive teeth who cannot tolerate toothpaste or mouthwashes that use bleaching agents.

Laser treatment is another option, but it can be costly and only works on a small percentage of teeth. If you want to go this route, make sure your dentist uses the latest laser technology made just for teeth.