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Many methods of having whiter teeth are available. Some teeth whitening procedures are tried and true while others have been failures. Avoid any products that increase sensitivity, irritate gums or cause any type of burning sensation in the mouth. There are certain home methods that are known for harmful side effects, and some commercial products do not work nearly as well as their advertising suggests. For some great advice on teeth whitening, read the following article.

To keep your teeth white, be sure to schedule regular dental cleanings. You should be getting your teeth cleaned every six months; to keep your schedule from slipping, you should always arrange your next cleaning when you go in to get one. Most dental insurances will cover this if you go only twice a year.

Rubbing the insides of orange peels on your teeth can help to remove surface stains. You can also make a paste by mixing dried orange peels with ground bay leaves and make a paste to brush on your teeth. After you use your homemade toothpaste, rinse with water as usual so that you'll get the whitening effects without risking tooth decay from the added sugar in the orange peel.

Kick the tobacco habit. Smoking is the quickest and most effective method for turning white teeth yellow. Most products are not effective in improving teeth that have been stained by tobacco. Having white, healthy looking teeth can be a real challenge if you are a smoker. Quitting smoking is very hard, but every cigarette you avoid will lessen the effects on your teeth.

Another simple way to whiten and care for your teeth simultaneously is to use whitening toothpastes and dental flosses. Try some products that have baking soda in them, they can help you get rid of stains on the teeth.

   Stop whitening your teeth if the treatment causes pain or sensitivity. Sometimes, these products can increase sensitivity or inflammation of the teeth and gums. If this occurs, stop using the whitener and check with your dentist to find alternative methods that may be less painful.

 To get whiter teeth, chew on herbs such as parsley and cilantro. These natural herbs contain substances that battle germs and bacteria that discolor your teeth. However, this is never to be used as a toothpaste replacement.

Although it has a reputation for whitening teeth, hydrogen peroxide makes a very dangerous whitening solution for you to choose. Using this product is not safe, it can make discoloration worse, and it could even leave the teeth a multitude of shades. Be careful when you use products that contain hydrogen peroxide.

Help your teeth stay white by reducing or eliminating your coffee consumption. Many people love their coffee, but it is one of the beverages most responsible for making teeth yellow. If you drink it consistently, you are providing a constant failure for any teeth whitening process you're working on. Perhaps hot cocoa could be drunk, instead of coffee.

Now that you have some new strategies for how you're going to whiten your teeth you should already start feeling positive. Remember that all that you learned here isn't everything there is to know about how to whiten your teeth, so try your best to always seek new knowledge and to apply it whenever possible.