Stained and discoloured teeth are common and practically unavoidable. Because those stains are so omnipresent, interest in teeth whitening has grown enormously and continues to do so. A dentist in New Westminster can offer several cosmetic dentistry options to whiten and brighten your teeth no matter the cause of your stains and discolouration. If professional teeth whitening isn’t an option immediately, you can even obtain a wide range of over-the-counter teeth whitening products at nearly every drug store and grocery store.
Are you interested in teeth whitening in New Westminster and curious about home remedies? For the best possible results from teeth whitening near you, you should arrange an assessment and whitening at a New Westminster dental clinic. If, as you consider professional teeth whitening, you’d like to try teeth whitening on your own, here are five at-home options to consider.
Try brushing with baking soda
Baking soda is a common ingredient in toothpaste, and a potentially effective home whitening product as well. Baking soda is not only mildly abrasive, it also produces an alkaline environment in your mouth which can suppress bacteria growth. To try teeth whitening with baking soda, simply mix one teaspoon (tsp) of baking soda with two tsp of water. Brush your teeth with it just as you would toothpaste purchased at a store.
Try a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
Many over the counter tooth whitening products, including products used by dentists, contain hydrogen peroxide. Because hydrogen peroxide at too high a level can irritate your gums, it’s important to use hydrogen peroxide at the right concentration if you’re looking to whiten your teeth this way. To brush your teeth using hydrogen peroxide, choose hydrogen peroxide with a concentration between 1.5 and 3%. Mix two tsp of hydrogen peroxide and one tsp of baking soda to make a paste, then brush your teeth normally.
Try using apple cider vinegar to achieve teeth whitening in New Westminster
Apple cider vinegar is a natural disinfectant and cleaning agent that some people report can have teeth whitening benefits after several uses. Vinegar should, diluted with water, be used as a mouthwash followed by thorough rinsing with clean water. Using too much vinegar for too long, however, can harm the enamel of and weaken your teeth.
Brush your teeth with activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is a type of charcoal that is specially produced for medical purposes. It is produced by heating charcoal with a gas to create pores large enough to trap chemicals. To use activated charcoal to try to white your teeth, crush a tablet into powder. Simply dip your wet toothbrush into the powdered activated charcoal, then brush your teeth normally. Before rinsing your mouth, let the activated charcoal mixture sit on your teeth for approximately three minutes.
Activated charcoal is tasteless and odorless, but is black. Its appearance on your teeth while brushing can be startling considering the goal is to whiten your teeth. Do not use activated charcoal if your mouth contains any abrasion, wound, or cut.
Boost your regular toothpaste with powdered milk
Yes, you read that right. Next time you place some toothpaste on your toothbrush, add some powdered milk onto that toothpaste, then brush your teeth and rinse normally. People have reported that, with time, your teeth may appear whiter.
Teeth whitening does not have to be an improvised and ad hoc process. In fact, the best, safest, fastest, and longest lasting results are obtained with the support of a dentist in New Westminster. When you’re ready to take the biggest possible leap forward toward your ideally white teeth, contact a dental clinic in New Westminster.
