How to Get Whiter Teeth

[Maihung]

If your pearly whites, well, aren't--blame it on caffeine, candy,
prescription drugs or aging, all of which dull the gleam. Whiten and
brighten dingy teeth with high-tech treatments in your dentist's
office or over-the-counter bleaches you use at home. Here's how to
bring that sparkle back.

Instructions

1. Ask your dentist if you're a good candidate for whitening, since
results can vary. Yellowed teeth generally lighten well; darkened
grayish or brownish teeth may not.

2. Try over-the-counter products, which have low concentrations of
hydrogen peroxide. A dental tray and gel kit can be used for a short
time each day to lighten teeth one to two shades in two weeks, at
best. Whitening strips cover the six front teeth--which must be even--
for similar results, and keep peroxide on teeth and off gums. Paint-on
gels get similar results and cover more teeth, but can be messy to
use. Hydrogen peroxide works faster than carbamide (see Step 3), but
takes longer to get results and deactivates faster. These are the
least-expensive treatments to use when staining reoccurs due to
beverages and smoking.
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