Advances in Dental Research and Technology Are Fascinating

If you're getting back into the dating scene, you'll be interested in knowing that a survey found that singles consider white teeth a vital attribute when choosing their next date. In fact, nice teeth had the highest ranking of importance among the majority of singles surveyed. Therefore, whitening your teeth will help you make the best first impression possible. Here are a few ways to whiten your teeth and achieve your dating goals one shade at a time.

Give Your Teeth a Gentle Scrub With Sodium Bicarbonate

Brushing your teeth with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is one of the most popular natural ways to whiten teeth. The grainy powder works to gently scrub away stains without being too abrasive. This gentle cleansing is the reason people use sodium bicarbonate to clean stained surfaces in their home. But many people fail to realize how well the substance works at getting rid of teeth stains as well.

To use sodium bicarbonate on your teeth, you need to turn the powder into a paste first. Do this by placing a pinch of the powder in a bowl. Next, add a few drops of water. You don't want to use too much water because the powder will turn into liquid. So just use a few drops, and work the water into the powder thoroughly. It only takes a matter of seconds, and the result is a thick paste perfect for scrubbing your teeth.

Place the paste on your toothbrush, and brush your teeth, but not too hard. Whether using toothpaste or sodium bicarbonate paste, brushing your teeth too hard is bad for your enamel. So brush your teeth gently and carefully, and watch the stains go away.

Rinse Away Stains With Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural remedy for rinsing away stains on teeth. Simply swish a spoonful of coconut oil around in your mouth, and suck the oil between your teeth to remove staining substances, such as coffee and tea.

Experience Dramatic Results With Professional Whitening

If you're getting ready to go on a date soon and need rapid whitening, in-office treatment will get you the most dramatic results quickly. All it takes is one visit to your dentist and one simple treatment with potent hydrogen peroxide to make your teeth multiple shades whiter. Additionally, cosmetic dentists have access to professional home whitening systems, which give you a powerful option for keeping your pearly whites bright year round.

Schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist at a dental office such as Dr. Jerry F. Maymi & Associates today to have your teeth professionally whitened so that you're ready for your next date.