How to keep your teeth white naturally

White teeth

A brighter smile makes you look younger, fresher, prettier...the list goes on. To have clean white teeth, you should do these steps 2-3 times a day and you should never skip a step or 'forget' to clean your teeth.

1.  Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day, sometimes even 3
2. Rinse your mouth with cold water for about 30 seconds to get rid of any loose debris between your teeth.
3. Get a large piece of dental floss and floss in between your teeth. Don't be too forceful or you could make your gums bleed. Move the floss in a C shape around each tooth. Always floss before you brush your teeth. According to the ADA (American Dentist Association) if you floss first the fluoride from the toothpaste has a better chance of reaching between teeth.
4.  Rinse your toothbrush under cold water and put on a pea sized amount of toothpaste. If you are aiming for white teeth, use whitening toothpaste.
5. Start brushing gently. Make sure you clean all your teeth, especially the ones at the back. Brush the sides and backs of each tooth and then gently brush the gums.
6.  Brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue, and then rinse your mouth out with water, rinse your toothbrush in warm water and proceed to brush again gently without additional toothpaste. Then, rinse your toothbrush well and store it upright.
7. Rinse your mouth with some good mouthwash, preferably an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine. Gargle the mouthwash before you spit it out for about 30 seconds and you will have clean teeth and fresh breath!
8. Optionally, take your toothbrush and wet it until all the bristles are wet. Dip your toothbrush into some baking soda until all the bristles are covered and brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes.
9. Rinse your mouth one last time to complete the wash!
10. Brush the right way. Believe it or not, the way most people brush their teeth strips enamel, which can make teeth yellow over time. Here's how to keep them pearly white: First, whether you use an electric or manual toothbrush, make sure it has a soft head. Hard brushes are like sandpaper on your enamel. Next, if you only spend a few seconds brushing your teeth, it's time to step it up: The American Dental Association recommends brushing for two minutes at least twice a day— gently. Scrubbing teeth like a frying pan not only wears on your enamel, it's bad for your gums. If you're feeling extra virtuous, brush after lunch.

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