Easy Tips for Whiter Teeth

Using a whitening toothpaste is a cheap way to combat stained teeth. Whitening toothpastes contain whitening agents, such as titanium dioxide, baking soda and peroxide. These pastes also contain cavity-fighting fluoride and can be used daily in place of your regular toothpaste. Whitening toothpastes target only surface stains and don't penetrate your teeth. The pastes can be purchased at drugstores and grocery stores, and come in a wide variety of flavors and brands.

Chewing whitening gum can aid in whitening of your teeth. The gum cleans and whitens teeth, with the bonus of freshening your breath. Chew a piece of this gum after meals and snacks to help remove stains from products like coffee, red wine and tobacco. The gum also counteracts acidity, which can damage teeth enamel. Whitening chewing gum comes in many flavors and brands, and can be purchased in many stores ranging from the drugstore to the gas station.

The use of whitening strips is an affordable and effective method for whitening teeth. Whitening strips are clear, thin strips that contain a layer of enamel-safe whitening gel. The strips are worn on the upper and lower teeth and target stains in the enamel, as well as surface stains caused by products like coffee, red wine and cigarettes. The strips are available at drugstores and grocery stores. They come in different varieties, such as advanced whitening strips — which give full results in as little as one week — and dissolving strips, which dissolve on the teeth when worn. The whitening results are believed to last anywhere from six to 12 months, depending on which variety of strips you use and on your eating and drinking habits.