Forget laser surgery and painful injections, if you want to look younger quickly and easily, whiten your teeth! As we age, our teeth naturally begin to yellow.
Add poor oral hygiene into the mix and discoloration can happen a lot faster.
Even if you brush your teeth twice a day, as dentists recommend, you will still see stains appear after consuming coffee, dark teas, wine, and foods filled with soy sauce - especially if you consume these foods and drinks consistently over a long period of time.
In order to ease discoloration and prevent further staining, dentists recommend that you brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Use a whitening toothpaste, be sure to floss and use mouthwash, and your pearly whites will start to shine brighter, and be healthier.
But what if the damage is already done? There are several, good, at-home brands of whitening products available; strips you can put on your teeth for a few minutes each day, and gels that will help brighten.
Ask around for different whitening kits.
See who's been in the business for a while, and who has good reviews.
If your teeth are sensitive, it would be best to consult a dentist before starting a kit.
It would also be good to consult a dentist if an at-home kit just isn't enough for those tough, hard to get rid of stains.
Many dentists now offer cost-effective, easy procedures that can get the job done quickly.
They can also tailor their whitening services to meet your teeth needs.
Whatever route you go, the most important thing to remember is to keep brushing!