A bright smile breeds confidence, helps you effectively communicate, gives a good first impression, helps you acquire jobs you want, and makes you look younger. Bright smiles also allow you to show your inner positivity on a daily basis. They can be an aesthetic representation of your true self.

That’s why one of the most desired things is a bright, flawless smile. The challenge is acquiring those pearly whites that you can display proudly. Here are 4 ways you can brighten your smile that you didn’t think about.

Brush Regularly

Acid tends to stain the enamel of teeth, which in turn causes them to look darker and duller. While the body has natural processes in place to combat this, the modern diet (which most of the time includes coffee and tea) requires some extra hygiene help to ensure your teeth can become brighter.

By brushing regularly, you help to reduce the number of microscopic pits where acid and bacteria collect. This can buff and polish your teeth as re-mineralization occurs, which in turn helps your teeth appear brighter as your oral hygiene improves. Brushing in a circular motion on the front of your teeth limits the amount of wear and tear your gums receive.

Opt for Baking Soda

Baking soda is a mild abrasive agent with a basic ph. This makes it great for removing minor imperfections while neutralizing acid and destroying bacteria. When you desire whiter teeth, opt for toothpaste that includes baking soda. It allows for a mild cleaning of your teeth that “pulls” the stains out of your teeth. You can even use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash on occasion.

Visit a Cosmetic Dentist

While many people are familiar with the physical restorations that dentists can provide to teeth, they are not always aware of the restorations cosmetic dentists can provide. Cosmetic dentists can perform teeth whitening in a 1 hour bleaching right in the office. This can help your smile look even brighter. Restorations are another popular procedure. They can be easily made to match the color of your teeth. These restorations look natural, which in turn can provide you with the brilliant smile you desire.

Consider Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide interacts with the dentin of the teeth. It bleaches them, which is why this chemical is often the active ingredient in most over-the-counter whitening solutions. The trick to using hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening is to look for products that contain it. Mouthwashes, for example, may contain small amounts of hydrogen peroxide designed to help whiten your smile. This can bring safe results when used in conjunction with brushing and flossing.

Achieving a Brighter Smile

Brightening your smile is something that you can do every day. You just need to consider every potential approach to brightening it, which includes changes to your oral hygiene, the use of certain chemicals and a visit to your friendly cosmetic dentist.