Step 1: Consult your dentistA plasma arc light is the newest and most high-tech procedure your dentist can offer you. It’s a laser light device that activates a gel capable of whitening every tooth in your mouth in just an hour. The catch: expect to spend about $750 to $1,500 for just a year’s worth of brightness! For a longer lasting result, a dentist can apply porcelain veneers to your teeth with a hefty price tag of $750 to $2,500 per tooth! The advantage? Veneers last for up to 15 years and are impervious to stains!
Step 2: Self WhitenLook at the label…all
whitening treatments use the same active ingredients to whiten your teeth, but the key to finding the best one is measuring its strength. The bleach you would find at your dentists office contains 15 to 30 percent carbamide peroxide, you will find that most over the counter kits have only about 4 percent. One of the best, and simplest is
Twilight Teeth Platinum Kit; is designed to work while you use a tanning bed, how easy! A paint on gel containing a low level of peroxide forms a seal over your teeth and lasts while you tan. This do it yourself treatment is nothing like what your dentist can do, but for a 10 session supply at only $17.99, I don’t think I would hear you complaining!
Step 3: The Food Stain BattleBe aware that foods and drinks such as red wine, tea, coffee and blueberries, they are some of the worst teeth staining culprits! Steer clear of these delectables after any kid of bleaching or whitening for about 4-7 days, because the “pores” of the teeth are open and stains penetrate more quickly. As a rule, rinse with a mouthwash immediately after consuming any of these items. In a pinch, even swishing with water would help.
Step 4: Brush, brush, brushDon’t think you can scrub away deep stains by simply brushing. But with the aid of whitening toothpaste you can get rid of some surface stains and help maintain whiteness. Look for formulas that contain peroxide, not an abrasive, like silica. Silica can wear away your tooth enamel, leaving you vulnerable to more staining. Rembrandt Plus Toothpaste with Peroxide is easy to come by and only $6.99
Step 5: Add some colorSimple beauty tip, while wearing warm shades, such as brown tones, you draw attention to less than white teeth. While cool pink and red shades actually make a smile shine. If you want to draw more attention, define your lips with a liner to create a frame that highlights your teeth, then lay over a matte, not glossy, shade of color to extenuate those pearly whites.
