One major thing you can do yourself to improve your smile and improve your appearance is to whiten your teeth. There are many methods available for teeth whiten that will meet your budget and whitening needs.

Here are 5 teeth whitening methods and precautions:

(1) There are many do-it-yourself whitening kits available depending on your budget and the amount of time you can spend whitening your teeth. It could help you a great deal to consult your dentist as to what types of teeth staining you have. Some teeth discoloration is not going to be corrected with over-the-counter bleaching agents. In fact some brown or gray teeth stains cannot be whitened. In talking with your dentist you should keep in mind that the dental profession as a whole does not endorse the DIY methods. A big part of this as to be that in the office teeth whitening has become a large part of the dental practice and business.

(2) Around half of the people that use teeth whiteners will have some tooth or gum soreness or sensitivity. If you have gum problems or just very sensitive gums you should use caution in the concentration of the whiteners peroxide. If you experience bleeding after you brush your teeth you may have a problem with whitening agents. When it comes to whitening gels, usually the shorter the time or days it should take to whiten your teeth indicates a stronger concentration of peroxide.

(3) If you have caps, crowns or fillings that can be seen when you smile keep in mind that bleaching may not work on these surfaces the same as your tooth enamel. A problem can be if the dentist shaded the cap to match dark teeth then it cannot be lightened. Caps can be replaced with whiter material if this is an issue but that is an expensive solution.

(4) Always follow the teeth whitening products recommendations about after-treatment rinsing. Some mouthwash can hurt the whitening process while others may actually help.

(5) Pregnant or nursing women should not use any teeth whitening methods without consulting with their physician first. All teeth whitening products contain chemicals not normally ingested and caution should be used.

Hope these teeth whitening methods and precautions help.

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