Natural ways for teeth whitening?
You need to be careful with the type of treatment you decide to use for teeth whitening, specially if you are following some other site’s suggestions of using natural remedies instead of listening to your dentist’s advice. There are in indeed some things that can help us keep our teeth with a lighter tone, but the misconceptions are quite big about this issue.
Some people recommend using baking soda and lime for teeth whitening, without telling you this acid actually degrades the enamel on your teeth. Enamel is the outermost protective layer of your teeth. Enamel DOES NOT regenerate by its own and the acid from the lime and the abrasive nature of the baking soda will likely damage it if you use it.
You should always ask your dentist first if its ok to use certain over the counter whitening kits or even whitening toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste is very abrasive and it can mess up not only with your teeth but also your gums. It can increase sensitivity and give you a very hard time.
What we can do is advice you to avoid citric foods and liquids, smoking, coffee, wine, and any other pigment-heavy food that might stain your teeth. Here is a list of food to avoid to keep a good looking smile. Take a look at it and try to minimize their consumption. Remember, teeth are not naturally 100% white, they have a pearlish and bone tone to them. We can help you out to get a natural “classic” white smile without danger.
If you want to know more about what our dentists in Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry can do for you call toll free from USA and Canada 1-800-565-1424, or if you are already on vacation in Cancun and want to meet us, you can call us for an appointment at the following local number (998) 1-40-51-25.