Teeth Whitening can help you feel more confident about sharing your smile with the world. Smiling does more than show others you’re happy. It can improve your mood, reduce stress, and make you appear more approachable and attractive. A bright, healthy smile can positively influence your personal relationships, social interactions, and even professional opportunities. When you feel good about your teeth, you’re more likely to smile often!
But what if you’re embarrassed by yellow or stained teeth? Discoloration can make you hesitant to show off your smile, even when you’re happy. Fortunately, there are several teeth whitening options available, including over-the-counter whitening strips, toothpastes, and at-home kits. However, not all whitening products deliver the same results, and some may cause tooth sensitivity or gum irritation. So, what is the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth?
Safe Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
Brushing with baking soda
Yes as crazy as it sounds, baking soda is loaded with natural whitening properties and is one of the more popular ways to help whiten your teeth. In fact you’re actually already using it everyday! All of your normal commercial toothpaste companies have baking soda as one of the main ingredients in their products!
Eat your fruits and veggies!
Eating your fruits and vegetables can not only help your body but it can also help your teeth as well. Eating strawberries and pineapples have been the two most proven fruits to help whiten your teeth. Whitening your teeth with a strawberry and baking soda mixture is a natural remedy that has been made popular by celebrities.
Listen to your dentist
You hear it over and over again whether it’s on TV, from your own mother, and mainly your dentist, flossing and brushing at least twice a day is so incredibly important to maintaining good hygiene for your teeth. With flossing and brushing it is proven alone to help whiten your teeth 2x more than traditional teeth whitening techniques.
Bottom Line
In 2015, Americans spent over $11 billion on teeth whitening, including over $1.4 billion on at-home whitening products. There are plenty of products to choose from when it comes to whitening your teeth. However, most whitening products use chemicals to bleach your teeth, which concerns many people.
At Miami Valley Smiles in Mason, Ohio, and Hamilton, Ohio, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. If it’s been a while since your last dental check-up, or if you’re struggling with tooth pain or due for a cleaning, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us. Your oral health is our top priority, and we are here to provide you with the best care possible. For more information or to book an appointment, contact us directly.
That’s why we’re happy to offer professional teeth whitening as one of our most popular services. If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry or would like to schedule an appointment with your Mason cosmetic dentist, Dr. Lance at Miami Valley Smiles, give us a call today at (513) 445-4064 or request an appointment online today!
