Get pearly whites the easy way

A warm smile can work wonders when meeting someone new, but if what you flash is unhealthy yellow teeth, the effect is instantly diminished.

Professional ways to whiten teeth can prove to be expensive, but don't lose heart. There are some simple, yet effective, ways to ensure that the next time you smile, you show off pearly whites instead.

Dental hygiene: 

Keeping your dental hygiene in check is vital. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss every day. This will keep your teeth healthy and white by getting rid of build-up.

Watch what you drink: 

Beverages such as coffee, tea and dark fizzy drinks can all stain your teeth. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate them from your diet, limit their intake. Remember, if it can stain your t-shirt, it can stain your teeth.

Rinse after you eat: 

It is not possible to brush after each meal, but you must rinse your mouth with water after you eat. Colourful fruits and vegetables — such as beetroot and mangoes — can stain your teeth, but this can be prevented by simply rinsing your mouth after consuming them.

Stub it out: 

We all know that smoking is bad for health, but it also gives you bad breath and makes your teeth appear unsightly. Nicotine and tar in cigarettes stain teeth and smoking reduces the amount of saliva in the mouth, which naturally cleans teeth.

Use the power of deception: 

this one's for the ladies. Wearing the right lip colour can give the illusion of white teeth. Pick colours with blue undertones — such as rich reds, berry colours, pinks with a cool tint or nude colors — since they counteract against yellow shades. Stay away from bright orange or reds with warm undertones as they accentuate stains.

Home remedies for bright white teeth

Pearly whites gone pale! One of the most common problems that every dentist comes across. Though we all wish to have pearly white smile, going for crazy expensive treatments definitely burns a hole in our pockets, thank goodness there are some home remedies which are not only easy but very reasonable.

Banana peels: 

Bananas are considered to be a wholesome fruit that houses loads of nutrients. But do you know that banana peels are a great source of teeth whitening as well. So the next time preserve that banana peel to get a pearly white teeth. Rub the peel on your teeth for about a minute or two twice daily. The minerals in bananas such as potassium, manganese and magnesium, are absorbed into your teeth, which keeps your pearly whites in their best health. Orange peels are also considered to be a great source of teeth whiteners.

Berry berry strawberry: 

Did you know that those bright red strawberries are a great source of teeth whiteners? Well, now that you know it, start stocking up fresh strawberries. All you have to do is take one or two strawberries, mash them up and apply them on your teeth for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse properly after this procedure or you can even brush your teeth. Strawberries being a rich source of natural enzyme known as malic acid, helps in whitening teeth, while the fiber found in strawberries act as a natural cleanser that helps in remoivng the bacteria especially, from the mouth and teeth.

Munch in the crunchy carrots: 

The next time you see those crunchy carrots, simply wash them well and eat them raw. Raw carrots are very beneficial in scrapping off plaque from your teeth and are also known as natural cleaner. Also rubbing raw carrot sticks on your teeth will brighten them up. They also kill the bacteria while giving you healthy gums and whiter teeth. Apart from carrots, apples and celery are also considered equally important sources of teeth whiteners. which prevents gum disease and gingivitis and kills odor-causing bacteria.

Quit smoking:

Surely it is easy to say than actually doing it and sticking to it. But, all said and done, quitting smoking has more benefits. Smoking, yellows your teeth along with imparting you with other deadly diseases. So if you want to bring back the pearly white shines, quit smoking.

Use a straw: 

Sipping anything extremely hot or cold is not good for your teeth. So as far as possible try sipping your tea or cold coffee through a straw as it cuts down the direct contact of your teeth and hot