Effective Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

Since 2000 BC white teeth have been the mark of beauty and a sign of wealth. Not unlike our ancestors, we share this vain ideology that a sparkling smile will make us more beautiful, more attractive and more valuable. Teeth whitening has only appeared within the main stream about two decades ago even though it has been around for thousands of years. Primarily only applied by dentists, teeth whitening much like many other cosmetic and beauty procedures has exploded onto the do-it-yourself and at-home scene. Like so many of its predecessors, teeth whitening done by a professional initially was very expensive and is still the most expensive way to whiten your teeth. Due to its costliness, manufacturers developed bleaching strips, bleaching pens, bleaching gels, teeth whitening kits, whitening trays, brush on whiteners, and whitening toothpastes. With so much variety in bleaching your teeth, how do you choose which to use and is it even safe? Read more...