Having your teeth whitened by a dentist can be a really costly proposition, and it all depends on the state in which the dentist finds your teeth in. There are a lot of things that contribute to the discoloration of teeth. The most common substances such as coffee and cigarettes can lead to the yellowish coloring that you often see. However that is not to say that it cannot be remedied especially at home. You can. With these simple DIY teeth whitening solutions, you can get your teeth to shine in their pearly white glory.

It may be difficult to stop taking in the amount of coffee, soda, and cigarettes you are accustomed to, but you can certainly try for the sake of your teeth. The acid from the soda causes the enamel from your teeth to disintegrate while the heat from your coffee causes small fractures on the teeth surface therefore allowing the natural stain to sink in. If you brush your teeth everyday, you are giving yourself a good headstart by taking preventive measures and practicing overall good oral hygiene.

On starting your DIY teeth whitening home regimen, you can begin by looking at your kitchen cabinets or your pantry for some baking soda. Baking soda is basically sodium bicarbonate which is a natural whitener. It removes tough stains and can get into the tiny fissures in your teeth to rat out the stains. It also freshens breath, prevents the development of tooth decay and dissolves plaque build up. To try this out, you will have to mix some baking soda and water. Just make sure that you are not really fully diluting the solution, but mix it to a paste like consistency. After which, you can use it as you would use toothpaste. The taste might certainly not as great as regular toothpaste, but it certainly does the job well.

Then there is also the type of DIY teeth whitening product that you can buy in the supermarket. Brands like Crest White Strips are teeth whitening strips that you stick to your teeth for 30 minutes. Each box contains a few strips which can last for 7 days. Another product is the Colgate Simply White Night gel. You will have to apply this one before you sleep and it might be too messy if you are a fussy sleeper.

If you are adventurous, why not try hydrogen peroxide for your DIY teeth whitening home regimen. Often used to remove stains from white clothes, it can also be used to remove stains from your teeth. One must be careful in the handling of such a chemical. It would be advisable to ask your dentist how much of the solution you should use.

Overall, there are loads of ways in doing some serious DIY teeth whitening at home especially if you do not have the resources to spend on the dentist. These are easily affordable and will definitely give you some peace of mind knowing that there is something you can do to whiten your teeth.