Best Teeth Whitening Methods at Home

Having good oral hygiene can help to make and keep your teeth whiter while preventing cavities. First, you must brush your teeth at least twice a day. A toothpaste with fluoride is best unless your dentist specifies otherwise. Make sure to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if the bristles become frayed. You should floss once per day as well.

You should limit your intake of foods and beverages that are known to cause discolouration, such as wine, soda, tea, coffee, acidic drinks and berries. Another culprit — a favourite food ingredient in many households — is tomato sauce of any kind, including pizza and spaghetti sauce.

If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, you should consider options to help you quit because tobacco stains your pearly whites and poses serious risks to the overall health of your body. Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing or dipping tobacco, will stain your teeth even more because they come into physical contact with them. Moreover, oral tobacco is a major form of tobacco addiction and causes cancer of the head, mouth, neck and throat, according to Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH). Additionally, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) cites references and studies indicating that smoking tobacco can lead to lung cancer and other major health disorders.

You should see your dentist every 6 months for a regular dental exam and a preventive cleaning appointment. This will help keep your mouth healthy, and the removal of plaque and other staining substances during the cleaning will also make your teeth look whiter.

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Baking soda is one of the most commonly used at-home teeth whitening methods. It is probably one of the best home teeth whitening methods for its effectiveness.

The best home teeth whitening methods are natural solutions for preventing tooth discoloration in addition to treatments recommended by dental professionals.