3 Tips for Whiter Teeth

Okay guys, so TODAY I’m spilling ALL my secrets about teeth whitening!! This LITERALLY (no exaggeration) has to be the question I get asked the most. It’s so crazy to me because I NEVER feel like my teeth are white enough but that’s a story for another day lol. I’m pretty sure everyone in my dentist’s office (including my dentist lol) thinks I’m full blown crazy lmao!! So before we get to the good stuff I just want to say that I am in NO way, shape or form a professional in this field. This blog post should not be taken as professional advice, this is simply a routine that I use and what works for me. OKAY!! Now that we got that out the way lets get to the good stuff!!

1. STAY AWAY FROM FOODS AND DRINKS THAT STAIN YOUR TEETH.

Okay, I mean this is kind of stating the obvious but I felt I should start with this. So for all my coffee, red wine, Coke and Pepsi lovers… this is for YOU! This might be a tough one to hear but these things are like whiteness killers… sorry!! A good rule of thumb is, if it would stain a white shirt it’ll stain your teeth. I know that I struggle with this because I LOVE COFFEE… and even worse I’m a slow sipper! I can literally reheat the same cup of coffee for hours… and yes, I’m ashamed of myself lol!! With that being said I’ll share a couple of things that I’ve learned over time. If you’re going to drink beverages like these its best to just drink them and be done with it… don’t be a slow sipper like me because that’s NO GOOD for those pearly whites!! Another hack I learned is that putting a teaspoon of coconut oil in your coffee will help to coat your teeth and keep the staining to a minimum. I know you’re probably like WHAT!? No thanks!! I swear you guys… you’ll never even know it’s in there and it’s actually really good for your oral hygiene.

2. BLEACHING.

I know that some people are opposed to bleaching but I’ll tell you this… IT WORKS!!! I absolutely don’t think I could live without my bleaching kit. I was able to purchase mine from my dentist’s office for a reasonable price (I think it was somewhere between 100-200 dollars but don’t quote me it was years ago). The whole process was so simple. I went in and got fitted for my trays and maybe a week later they were ready. Every time I go in for my cleaning (every 6 months) I pick up a box of bleach that comes with two syringes for about 35 dollars. I typically bleach for about a week straight (once a day) until the syringe is gone, every three months. When I tell you this stuff works… IT WORKS!!! I would definitely say bleaching is the foundation to my white teeth, well outside of my normal brushing/flossing routine. I know that for some people 100/200 hundred dollars may be a little much for something so cosmetic and if that’s the case… have no fear I have an alternative solution for you!! Crest White Strips!!! YES!! I love those things… they are AMAZING and work so fast and all for a fraction of the cost of a bleaching kit from your dentist. I actually started out using Crest White Strips in high school and went to the bleaching kit a little later in life. The only con I’ve experienced when it comes to bleaching is the sensitivity that can occur while going through the process and to be honest I don’t really experience it with the bleaching kit I have only with the crest white strips and for that, I also have a solution!! During the week that I bleach I ALWAYS use Sensodyne ProNamel Strong and Bright Toothpaste for my everyday brushing and this seems to help combat the sensitivity I usually get.

3. MAINTANANCE.

So I think this step is pretty self-explanatory. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day guys lol!! Outside of that I ALWAYS use a whitening toothpaste. Personally, I’ve found that Crest products work best for me. I’ve used Crest 3D whitening toothpaste and mouthwash since it came out and I recently decided to try one of their new products since I love the 3D so much. Crest just released a 3D whitening therapy line and one of the formulas has charcoal in it so OF COURSE, I had to try it. YOU GUYS!!! I absolutely love it!!! Speaking of charcoal, I’m sure everyone has heard of brushing with activated charcoal for whitening. While I do use this once in a while when my teeth need a little pick me up in between bleaching it’s not one of my favorites!! I will say that while brushing with the activated charcoal definitely works wonders, it makes a HUGE MESS!! I would literally have to wash my sink out every time I brushed my teeth with it otherwise you’re left with black residue all over the place. It can also leave your mouth feeling a little gritty and I have a thing with textures. I also noticed that I experienced a ton of sensitivity when using this daily or every other day, BUT… it DOES work!

Well, guys, I think that just about wraps up how I maintain my white teeth! Hope this was helpful to you and again, I am not a professional this is just what works for me lol!