How to Make Your Teeth Super White

A dentist's most requested cosmetic procedure is tooth whitening. Studies show that people are more confident and perhaps more successful when their teeth are perfectly white. Yellowing of the teeth happens over time and is related to staining and the diminishing of tooth enamel. Fortunately people can now purchase easy to use teeth bleach kits without going to the dentist. One must be careful not to over-whiten the teeth. There are a several methods being employed to determine the efficacy of over the counter bleaches, but it's really up to each individual to decide when she feels her teeth are white enough and to stop bleaching. Whiteness and beauty of the smile is quite subjective.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Floss
• Tooth whitening kit
• Mouthwash

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Instructions

• 1

  Brush and floss teeth thoroughly.

• 2

  Rinse mouth with water or mouthwash.

• 3

  Remove an "upper" strip and a "lower" strip. The strip labeled "upper" goes onto the top teeth. The one labeled "lower" should be placed on the bottom teeth. Be sure that the tacky side of the strip is firmly adhered to the teeth and that the fronts of the teeth are completely covered by the strips.

• 4

  Let the strips sit on the teeth for 30 minutes. It is recommended that the procedure be performed twice per day, once in the morning and again at night.

• 5

  Remove the strips and dispose of into the garbage.

• 6

  Rinse teeth with water or mouthwash. For the whitest smile it is recommended that you rinse with a mouthwash that contains peroxide, the whitening agent used in the bleach strips. Different manufacturers and brands have varying times that will pass before results are seen. In general results will be seen within three to five days.