3 Methods To Maintain And Increase The Whiteness Of Your Teeth

Keeping your teeth white and free of stains can make your smile appear brighter and can help increase your self esteem, as your teeth are one of the first things people see when they meet you. There are many methods you can use for whitening your teeth: at-home whitening strips, professional dental whitening treatments, and natural methods using products that are safe enough to eat. Here are three methods you can use to maintain and increase the whiteness of your teeth.

Maintain Good Brushing Habits

One of the easiest ways to keep your teeth white is with regular daily brushing. Be sure to especially brush and rinse your teeth after you eat or drink any staining foods to prevent the stains from adhering onto your teeth. Brush your teeth after drinking beverages, such as wine, tea, and coffee. If you can't brush your teeth immediately after drinking staining-drinks, drink some water and rinse your mouth with the water while you drink. 

Acidic foods and drinks, such as soda can stain your teeth from their acidic properties. Brushing immediately after taking in acid foods and drinks is not recommended, as the acid in them can soften the outer layer of your teeth, which can cause damage to your tooth's enamel when you brush them. Brushing your teeth immediately after also pushes the acid into the dentin layer of your teeth and causing damage. It is recommended to wait from 30 to 60 minutes after drinking soda before brushing your teeth. While you are waiting, drink some water to help rinse off your teeth surfaces.

Use Activated Charcoal 

Using activated charcoal on your teeth as a whitener works because it is a very absorbent and porous material that attaches to tannins and other teeth-staining materials that can give your teeth a yellow or brown tinge. As an added bonus, using activated charcoal on your teeth changes the pH of your mouth to help prevent cavities and bacteria that is responsible for cavities and gingivitis.

To use the activated charcoal on your teeth, dip your wet toothbrush into the charcoal powder to coat your toothbrush. Brush your teeth with your toothbrush to distribute the activated charcoal over their surfaces. When you have covered your teeth in the charcoal treatment, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse your mouth with water to remove the charcoal. 

Another method to use activated charcoal to whiten your teeth is to add one teaspoon to some water, then swish it around in your mouth. Spit out the water to leave the charcoal behind on your teeth and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse the charcoal from your mouth water when you are finished to remove the charcoal. 

It is recommended  to do this process every day for a week, then use it once a week thereafter, or as needed to maintain your teeth's whiteness. Make sure you use food and medical grade activated charcoal only. You can find an activated charcoal made from coconut shells for sale online, or at a local natural and herbal market.

Make a Strawberry Whitening Paste

Although strawberries are red in color, their color does not stain or discolor your teeth. Strawberries contain malic acid, which provides natural teeth whitening properties. Eating strawberries can contribute to the whitening of your teeth enamel, but you can also create a paste that you can use everyday to help lighten them even more. 

To make a strawberry teeth whitening paste, crush up one medium-sized strawberry into a pulp and mix in some baking soda until it creates a paste. Spread this paste onto your teeth with your finger or a toothbrush and let it sit for five minutes. Then, brush and rinse the strawberry pulp from your teeth and use dental floss to remove any seeds from between your teeth.

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