Teeth Whitening Tips
for safe and effective teeth whitening at home
These teeth whitening tips will improve your teeth whitening results and decrease teeth whitening pain.
- Consult your dentist
Your dentist or dental hygienist can help you decide if teeth whitening at home is a good idea for you based on the color of your
teeth and the location of your fillings and crowns.
- Brush and floss
Make sure your teeth are squeaky clean before applying your tooth whitening product.
- Dry your teeth
Wipe your teeth with a tissue or paper towel to remove excess saliva before applying teeth whitening strips or gel.
- Be consistent
The best home teeth whitening results come from consistent use of the product. Even the best teeth whitening products don't work if you are
hit and miss.
- Avoid staining foods
Avoid dark foods and liquids during your use of whitening strips and for a day or two after. Some staining liquids are coffee, tea,
red wine, dark sodas or sports drinks. Just drink more water...it's good for you :)
If you miss your coffee or tea way too much,
drink it with a straw.
Safe teeth whitening tips
- Follow the instructions
Teeth whitening products are not all the same. Some are much stronger and should only be left on your teeth for the recommended
time.
- Watch your gums
Even the best home whitening products allow some whitening gel to get on your gums. Be sure to wipe any excess
gel off your gums and check for gum irritation.
Gums that are irritated from whitening products turn white. Gum irritation may
look like a symptom of gum disease but will clear up if you take a day or two off from whitening and give your gums a break.
Managing teeth whitening pain
Mild teeth whitening pain or sensitivity is normal. If you have tooth or gum pain from teeth whitening, decrease the time and frequency of your teeth
whitening applications.
Tooth or gum pain should only last a day or two. Consult your dentist for pain that lasts longer.
- For gum pain
Vitamin E oil works great for gum irritation from whitening products. Vitamin E comes in small capsules. Just make a hole in the capsule and squeeze a drop of oil
on your gums. You may need to re-apply a few times. Vitamin E oil will make your gum soreness from teeth whitening clear up quickly.
- For tooth pain
Rinse with warm milk after you have finished whitening. Milk will decrease your tooth whitening sensitivity and
re-mineralize (or reseal) your enamel. In addition, Tylenol or Advil can be taken as needed for tooth sensitivity.
Teeth whitening before and after
Home teeth whitening works best for mild teeth discoloration. Following these teeth whitening tips, will help you have a whiter smile with very little
discomfort.
Now that you have beautiful teeth, keep your gums just as beautiful by brushing and flossing everyday.
Gums are often forgotten, but are just as important
for improving your appearance.
Two added benefits....you will:
prevent gum disease
and
Improve your health
More teeth whitening articles:
For whitening teeth at home, two options are:
Teeth whitening strips
Teeth whitening trays
Or treat yourself to:
One hour professional whitening
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