There are many claims of ways to make teeth white.  We are bombarded by television ads, brochures and sales flyers offering us the “best” way to accomplish this.

Some say that mouthwashes are the answer to make teeth white.  Others swear by white strips.  Still others say that a certain brand of toothpaste will do the trick.  Many are adamant that the only way to make teeth white is by using a mixture of baking soda and peroxide.  Others claim that baking soda alone is all that is needed to whiten teeth.  There are recommendations made saying that you make teeth white by drinking large amounts of water daily.  Some folks say that you make teeth white by chewing a certain brand of gum that is made for that purpose.

There are literally hundreds of teeth whitening products available today.

Let’s look at what stains the teeth, causing them to turn yellow.  Coffee and tea are big culprits when it comes to staining teeth.  Alcohol is known for causing stains on teeth. Anything that stains white clothes also can stain your teeth.  The most common cause of yellowing teeth is smoking.

Dental offices provide the service of whitening teeth.  This is referred to as cosmetic dentistry.  Bleaching kits are sold in dental offices as well as in department and drug stores.

Trained technicians also claim to whiten your teeth.  Some of them use ultraviolet rays in their procedure and instruct you to follow up daily using their whitening “pens”.

Dentists used to be the only ones that could give treatments to whiten teeth.  Nowadays, almost anyone can learn how to provide teeth whitening treatments and establish successful businesses in doing so.

Again you ask how to make teeth white?  If done properly, it can be a very simple cosmetic process.  An appropriate whitening agent must be used.  Many agree that a gel made of hydrogen peroxide is the proper method of achieving wonderful results.  In combination with the hydrogen peroxide gel, a whitening accelerator needs to be used.  In many cases a LED (light emitting diode) lamp is the accelerator of choice.

These tooth whitening sessions usually take 15 to 20 minutes for a single treatment.  Some people recommend that you have two or three treatments per visit.  You will find that results vary from person to person.

Some people are not suitable candidates for the above tooth whitening procedure.  People that have had their teeth stained by taking tetracycline antibiotics or fluorosis antibiotics cannot be helped using the above mentioned method.

Several clinical studies have been carried out at research facilities and universities.  Many of them conclude that hydrogen peroxide is more effective than carbamide peroxide to achieve desired results.  Many studies suggest that using light activation when whitening teeth, does indeed work.

The teeth whitening industry is thriving in North America.  Men and women alike are purchasing tooth whitening products.  It can be very confusing deciding which product to buy.  Prices vary dramatically from product to product.

Don’t buy anything to make teeth white, without checking the credentials of the company offering the services.  Speak to individuals who have used the product.  Research the product carefully.  Check reputable online review sites.  Don’t make any decision hastily.  Ask friends, coworkers and relatives if they have any recommendations about how to make teeth white.