I don’t know about you, but I have always been one of those people who are obsessed with having white teeth. You wear your smile everyday, why not give people something nice to look at? Since high school, I have always been on a mission to have the perfect set of pearly whites and my obsession hasn’t stopped since.
1. Maintain great oral hygiene
Proper oral hygiene is important in maintaining healthy, white teeth and that means brushing after every meal, or at least twice a day. When brushing, remember to brush your tongue- this is where a lot of the yucky bacteria lies! Also, don’t forget to keep up with routine dental appointments and cleanings. Make sure to floss every night, it’s tedious but so important!
2. Prevent teeth stains before they happen
Limit (or try to avoid) foods and drinks that stain your teeth yellow. Ten of the worst foods that can stain your teeth include; lemon, red wine, coffee, beets, balsamic vinegar, tea, cherries, tomato sauce, to name a few. Simple tip: Drinking from a straw can help prevent staining.
3. Invest in an electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes are able to remove more stains than a standard toothbrush, because of their vibrating heads. You can get your teeth a full shade whiter and improve gum health at the same time. These toothbrushes are great for cleaning off surface stains on your teeth and removing those ugly yellow coffee stains.
4. Load up on your greens & veggies
Leafy greens are good for many reasons, not only their nutritious value. Stock up on broccoli and kaleโa mineral in these vegetables can help to protect your teeth against stains. While they’re no substitute for brushing your teeth, crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables can help rub plaque away as you chew. Cool right? In particular, strawberries and pineapple are two fruits that have been claimed to help whiten teeth.
5. My best kept secret: Smile Brilliant Teeth Whitening
Have you ever tried whitening your teeth? I have the solution to all of your problems right here. Three months ago I was introduced to Smile Brilliant and I’ve been hooked ever since. There teeth whitening system is so simple. First, you choose between two kit options. One for sensitive teeth (like me) and the second for people without sensitive teeth. They mail you a kit in the mail, which allows you to make custom impressions of your teeth. Once you mail your impressions back to Smile Brilliant, within 1-2 weeks they send you back your own personal whitening trays. I had never used anything simpler. Getting trays that were for my teeth made all the difference. The gel was able to get in between my teeth and all the areas that traditional whitening strips could not. After the first application, I kid you not, I could see instant results. I have been using this product ever since and recommend it to everyone I know. I even bought my mom a custom kit for her 60th birthday- it is all that she wanted! If you haven’t tried out Smile Brilliant yet, you need to. This is my hidden secret to getting that pearly white smile you have always dreamed of! Want to win a kit of your own? Follow the instructions below to enter the giveaway! Also, Smile Brilliant was nice enough to give me a code for you all for $20 off a whitening kit! Use code: asthespeeritmovesyou20 at checkout!
GIVEAWAY:
- Follow the link to enter here
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Giveaway information:
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Penelope Smith says
This is some really good information about how to whiten your teeth. I liked what you said about how you need to eat more greens and veggies this year. It is good to know that it would be smart to have a professional to help with whitening your teeth. Personally, I would want to go to a cosmetic dentist to help me get whiter teeth.