A cosmetic dentist, such as Dr. Frederick Guerra, is without a doubt the most qualified person to help you achieve your dreams of a brilliantly white smile. However, you will still be responsible for preventing future stains after undergoing a professional whitening treatment. Thankfully, accomplishing this task can be quite easy using the process described below.

Step #1: Mix Your Own Whitening Toothpaste

Many of the whitening toothpastes on the market can be quite abrasive. While this feature may help in removing surface stains, it can also result in enamel erosion when used frequently. This is why you should always use a gently homemade toothpaste to remove surface stains.

You will only need two ingredients to create your whitening toothpaste: lemon juice and baking soda. Mix just a few drops of lemon juice in with a tablespoon of baking soda until it forms a thick paste.

Step #2: Apply Paste To Teeth

Unlike commercial toothpastes, your homemade toothpaste is not only safe enough to leave on your teeth, but allowing it to sit for a few minutes can actually improve its effectiveness. This is why you should always apply the paste directly to your teeth using a clean toothbrush and allow the paste to sit for just a few minutes before moving on to the next step.

While your homemade paste is sitting on your teeth, the lemon juice in this paste will work its way into your tooth enamel where it can release stains and brighten your enamel.

Step #3: Brush Your Teeth

Your final step will be to brush your teeth using your homemade toothpaste. While brushing, be sure to pay special attention to the area around the gum line as this is where a large quantity of discoloring plaque will hide. You will also want to brush in a horizontal or circular motion in order to avoid driving plaque deeper into the gums with vertical strokes.

As you brush, the baking soda in your toothpaste will work to gently buff away any stains from the surface of your teeth. While baking soda is abrasive, the gentle abrasion it provides will not damage your teeth.

In Conclusion

Visiting a dentist every six months is an important part of maintaining good oral health and a beautiful smile. However, if you are looking for a way to maintain your beautiful smile in between dental visits, this homemade toothpaste can provide you with the solution you are looking for.