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Ever since whitening strips first hit the market, customers and professionals have been testing their validity. They’ve been wondering, “Do whitening strips work?” They’ve definitely improved over the years, but the questions remain: are they safe? And are they really that effective? How Do Whitening Strips Work? Whitening strips are similar to bleach but actually safe. They use a combination of cleaning agents to essentially bleach your teeth white. The peroxide in whitening strips cleans beneath the surface of your teeth and brings out the best, whitest part of them. As far as how quickly you’ll see results, it varies...

Everyone wants one. We’re all jealous of those who do. But not everyone has one. I’m talking about a beautiful smile. So let’s go over how to achieve (or maintain) a beautiful smile. Implement Proper Dental Care The first thing you can do to brighten your smile is to take care of your teeth. Teeth whitening methods will only last if you also have good oral hygiene. To keep your mouth healthy, you’ll need to brush twice a day, preferably after meals. It’s important to have the right toothbrush for your teeth -- the bristles shouldn’t be too tough that...

What do you think of when you hear the word “charcoal”? Probably a barbeque or a backyard hangout in the summer. Well, that’s not the type of charcoal we’re talking about. We’re talking about activated charcoal, a material people use to whitening their teeth. What Is Activated Charcoal? Activated charcoal came on the scene in 1834, and has only been used more and more since then. Originally, an American doctor used it to save the life of a person who had accidentally consumed mercury chloride. Ever since then, people have been trying it out for different things, namely teeth whitening....

Oral hygiene gets the short straw. Even though it’s is often taken for granted, it’s one of the most important aspects of your overall health. So to help you stay focused on keeping your mouth healthy, here’s the complete guide to proper oral care. Why Proper Oral Care Is So Important? Your teeth are important. Obviously, they chew food, but in chewing food they also begin the digestion process. The more a food is chewed, the better the rest of your body will do at digesting it. But teeth also help us talk, allowing us to make certain sounds (like...

The best option for whitening teeth is either professionally or with an at-home kit. But a supplemental whitening method (and a close second) is changing what you eat and drink. Your diet can affect the color of your teeth dramatically, from cutting back on coffee and tea to eating more foods rich in certain acids. In this post, we’ll cover the dos and don’ts of having a diet for whiter teeth. Drinks And Foods That Whiten Teeth There are some foods and drinks that have been known to whiten (or at least help whiten) your teeth. Thanks to their natural...