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6 Things You Can Do at Home to Whiten Your Teeth and Brighten Your Smile

Christina Heiser
Writer and expert5 years ago
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In the grueling race against time and gravity (and their effects on our appearances), we often don't look past wrinkles, age spots and sagging. But according to Jonathan Levine, DMD, dentist, prosthodontist and founder of at-home teeth-whitening device Glo Science, our teeth are in fact one of the first few areas that give away our age. "Most people think anti-aging only refers to skin-firming creams, facelifts and covering up gray strands," he says. "But the truth is that the mouth (the teeth, in particular) is one of the areas where the effects of aging are most noticed. Over time the enamel wears down, teeth turn yellow, crack, become shorter and acquire blunt edges, which can impact a person’s overall appearance."

No wonder teeth bleaching remains one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today. According to the most recent state of the industry report published by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, requests for teeth whitening services continue to rise year over year, making it one of the top procedures offered by cosmetic dentists, along with crowns, bonding and veneers.

How to Make Your Teeth Whiter at Home

While professional teeth whitening is still the fastest way to reverse yellow or discolored teeth, there are a few things you can do at home to make your teeth whiter and restore radiance to your smile. From at-home teeth-whitening devices to oral rinses with teeth-lightening ingredients to lip glosses that brighten the appearance of your smile, here are six tips to make your teeth instantly whiter and your smile 100% better.

    Christina Heiser
    Writer and expert
    View Christina Heiser's profile
    By day, Christina Heiser is a senior editor for L’Oréal Paris. By night, she’s a freelance beauty, health, and wellness writer for a variety of online publications like NBC News Better and What’s Good by The Vitamin Shoppe. Outside of the office, you can find Christina hitting up boutique spin and yoga classes in NYC, cheering on her college basketball team (go Red Storm!), and watching as many Broadway plays as she can possibly fit into her schedule. Her biggest beauty obsession: Hot pink lipstick. Follow her on Twitter.
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