BRING BACK YOUR SMILE WITH SPARKLING TEETH

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3 Why Do Teeth Get Stained In The First Place ........................................................................... 5 Extrinsic stains .............................................................................................................. 5 Intrinsic Stains .............................................................................................................. 5 Events That Stain a Persons Teeth ..................................................................................... 6 Home Remedies The Natural Means of Teeth Whitening .......................................................... 8 Clinical Vs Natural Means of Teeth Whitening....................................................................... 8 Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening ................................................................................. 8 Role Of Diet In Teeth Whitening ......................................................................................... 11 Directions .................................................................................................................. 12 Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 13

Introduction
Your pale and discolored teeth can be your biggest spoilers. They give you a conscious feeling that keeps you from smiling in public. People start to think you are rude or unkind when you dont return a smile. Your personal life is doomed just because of those ugly, pale teeth. Hiding them behind the curtain of your lips is not the solution. Heres a little description about how teeth get discolored. Teeth are the first line of defense that literally guard the oral cavity. Therefore, anything we take intentionally or unintentionally into our mouth first goes through our teeth. Normally, the tooth enamel becomes tainted and discolored due to the food or drinks we consume. Besides, unhealthy teeth having cracks are the first ones to get decolorized. On top of that, if you are a smoker, you are bound to get discolored, pale and perhaps damaged teeth. The nicotine stains from cigarettes are the most stubborn form of surface stains. Even the most expensive and effective teeth whitening procedures dont work on nicotine stained teeth. In this scenario, its quite natural to be wary of professional treatments or highly popularized home-based teeth whitening products. Lets face it! Spending your hard earned money to get teeth whitening is not the solution especially if you smoke. But this doesnt mean you cant restore the

natural color of your teeth and bring back your lost smile. In any case, there is absolutely no excuse for a person to get dark, yellow and stained teeth. Everyone wants to have sparkling teeth and a cherry bright smile. The good news is that there is an inexpensive means to restore the color of your teethits called the natural means of teeth whitening. When we want to get our teeth whitened we look for dentists however, the natural means of teeth whitening is often overlooked. As you read on, you will explore the possibilities of getting pearly white teeth that you always dreamt of.

Why Do Teeth Get Stained In The First Place

Before we move on to discuss the reasons for stained teeth, lets first discuss the natural color of the teeth. Some people in this world are born with pearly white teeth. While, there are others who naturally lack white teeth. The bottom line is that genetics play a part in the color of your enamel. But that just means the teeth will have a less than ideal color. In any case, a tooth staining due to our practices or lifestyle is the main reason of discoloration in teeth. According to the dentists, there are mainly two forms of stains i.e. extrinsic and intrinsic stains

Extrinsic stains
When the layer covering the teeth known as pellicle is discolored, it is known as extrinsic stain. Normally, excessive coffee and tea drinkers, smokers, and tobacco chewers can easily get pale to black teeth. This form of discoloration can be removed with scaling, scraping and cleaning. In fact, some of the home remedies are quite effective to retain the color of your teeth, if you have developed extrinsic stains.

Intrinsic Stains
The intrinsic stains are quite difficult to get rid of. These stains are formed when you are taking some special medications. In that case, your teeth will suffer the side effects. In mild intrinsic staining, the teeth will get pale while the worst state is when they get dark grey in color and then its impossible to whiten them. Intrinsic stains also result when there is too much fluoride in the water you consume.

This intrinsic discoloration is due to fluorosis. Another condition in which the teeth are traumatized results in the discoloration of teeth. Aging is yet another unstoppable reason to give you pale teeth as you reach your 60s or 70s.

Events That Stain a Persons Teeth

It is natural for teeth to pick up surface stains. This is something unavoidable because everything that goes into the oral cavity passes through the teeth. Hence it is the cumulative effect of various processes the change the color of teeth over the course of time. Chromogenic foods Some of our foods contain chromogenic or coloring substances. These include most of our beverages like tea, coffee, red wine, cola and others. When all such substances are consumed, they create a staining effect on your teeth. Tobacco products The use of tobacco products these days is more than frequent. Cigars, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco are some of the agents that result in tooth staining. The cumulative effects from tobacco products are really difficult to get off given that their stains are extrinsic. Medications The use of some medications like the famous antibiotic tetracycline can cause discoloration. If this antibiotic is takes during the tooth formation, it can cause the

blue-grey coloration in teeth. For this reason, children under the age of 8 are not given this antibiotic. Aging and Tooth Decay One of the natural physiological processes such as aging is known to darken the shade of teeth. Aging is an inevitable process which is why this form of teeth darkening is unavoidable. Whereas, with tooth decay, the color changes to brown or black. Although tooth decay is not a visible process, the staining it causes is apparent. Tooth Trauma Teeth that have undergone a trauma or hit by some accident can also get discolored. This type of discoloration indicates that some internal nerve has died. Its possible to lighten the color of such a necrotic tooth, however, the problem cannot be resolved. In this situation if you get dental treatment for teeth whitening, it can lead to flare up in teeth. Tooth Discoloration Due To Dental Treatments If you have previously had any dental treatments, there is a possibility to get tooth discoloration. The white fillings tend to get stained over the time. in some cases, metal fillings becomes visible through translucent teeth or can even become the very cause of tooth discoloration.

Home Remedies The Natural Means of Teeth Whitening

Want that gleaming smile? You are probably in the same train as most of us are. Every one wants to have a picture perfect smile. But the pale yellow teeth spoil the show for you. Embarrassed and disgusted with yourself, you opt for expensive clinical treatments. However, the natural means of teeth whitening provide a safer option to remove certain surface stains.

Clinical Vs Natural Means of Teeth Whitening

Most of us dont even realize that clinical treatments make our teeth sensitive to too cold or warm food. As a matter of fact, it is highly discouraged for people with sensitive teeth mainly because week or sensitive teeth are more susceptible to get damaged from treatments. On the flip side, the natural means of teeth whitening is slow but certainly effective. Besides home remedies for teeth whitening has minimum or no side-effects. They are cent percent safe without the risk of pain or any chemicals that are used in clinical treatments. The best part is that without spending hundreds of dollars on costly clinical treatments, there are some inexpensive ways to get teeth whitening.

Home Remedies for Teeth Whitening

Not everyone prefers to go to a dentist for teeth whitening. Some believe in the wonders of natural remedies. The fact that home-based or natural teeth whitening procedures are effective is true to the core. Natural methods are not as

fast as chemical treatments but you will be surprised with its amazing results if you practice them regularly. Use whitening tooth pastes This is the least you can do to maintain the color of your teeth. You may not consider it a completely natural way but using American Dental Association approved toothpaste after every meal will prevent your teeth from getting any stains. As for those who smoke, use of whitening toothpaste is especially recommended. But be careful and avoid using too abrasive toothpastes because they can damage your teeth further or make more sensitive. Flossing Flossing involves the removal of unwanted food particles that get trapped in cavities. Normally, its not possible to remove them even after brushing. In this case, flossing is unavoidable. It removes food particles that are breeding ground for harmful bacteria. These bacteria colonize around the teeth and are responsible for tooth decay and plaque formation. This can again lead to discoloration of teeth. Flossing helps to prevent this condition. Moreover, with regular flossing, you can disturb the pellicle of bacteria that forms over your teeth. Salt and lemon rub For teeth whitening, salt and lemon juice mix is an effective natural remedy. Rub this solution only twice a week and observe a visible change within a month. This is a natural method to reduce the

pellicle from your teeth. Even the dried lemon or orange peels can be rubbed against the teeth along with salt. Its better to grind the dried peels, mix them with salt and then rub them against your teeth. Babul - the wonder twig This is an herb that has the power to whiten your teeth naturally. This twig can be used as a disposable tooth brush. You can also grind dried basil leaves that will serve as the tooth powder. Its regular use will also prevent the colonization of harmful bacteria in your mouth. Apart from whitening your teeth, it fights bad breath. Bleaching An effective bleaching solution for teeth whitening can be prepared at home. It contains baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and salt. When this solution is applied to the teeth, the baking soda will neutralize any acid that can harm the teeth; the salt is effective for killing germs whereas the peroxide is a strong bleaching agent.

Role of Diet in Teeth Whitening

While brushing your teeth and looking at yourself in the mirror, you feel the tooth brush seems whiter against your off white teeth. Suddenly you feel like you need to get your teeth whitened. But thats silly. Its like trying on a kids trouser and thinking that you need to start dieting. You are certainly not meant to fit into a kids trouser. Similarly, its just ridiculous to wish that you can have teeth as white as your toothbrush. Get a life! You cant be competing with your tooth brush. But the amazing truth is that you can get sparkling and white teeth if you have control over your diet. The first and the most important step is to reduce the usage of dark sodas or beverages, like tea coffee or wine. But obviously, there are many people who cant eliminate these things from their diet. Even for those people, there is something in our diet that can act as a natural remedy. Malic acid is the secret to an effective teeth whitening. Incorporate more fruits in your diet; they contain malic acid as a natural ingredient. This is an astringent that removes surface stains. If malic acid is not a part of your diet, there is also a tooth whitening recipe for it. As strawberries naturally contain malic acid, you can use it

baking soda to brighten your teeth. This works as a natural tooth cleaner that removes the pellicle from teeth.

Directions
Crush finely the strawberry pulp and mix thoroughly with baking soda. Apply the mixture to a tooth brush with soft bristles and rub it gently against your enamel. Wait for 5 minutes and then rinse off. You can use floss to remove the strawberry seeds stuck in your teeth. This home whitening treatment is only recommended once in a week because the acid can also damage the enamel.

Conclusion
Teeth whitening procedures keep dentists busy these days because everyone wants an impressive smile. And you certainly cant have that with pale or discolored teeth. Although, you can instantly get cherry white teeth from in house whitening kits or by taking clinical treatments, the artificial color will fade after some time. A better alternative in this scenario are the natural or home made teeth whitening methods. They are inexpensive, easy-to-use, and dont have any side effects. If you do regular brushing, flossing and use other home based remedies, you will be able to restore the natural color of your teeth. Despite all the ways to get teeth whitened, I recommend prevention to be the best cure. If you are a smoker, try to quit this unhealthy habit. The bottom line is getting white teeth just takes some natural methods and the need to change your lifestyle.