White Teeth

You’re at a party sipping at a drink, amusedly watching a girl steal glances at an attractive guy across the room. Turning to him, you see that he has finally noticed her and flashes a brilliant smile in the girl’s direction. This is short-lived however, as his smile falters almost instantly. Confused, you look back at the girl returning his smile and immediately zero in on her yellow teeth in horrified disbelief.  Uh, ew! Avoid disasters similar to scenarios like this with a few of these tricks to whiten your teeth without going to the dentist!

1.       Drink water
Water is a great way to ensure that your teeth stay white. Have a glass of water on hand after drinking dark-colored liquids like coffee and soda so as to prevent stains. It’s also helpful to guzzle dark drinks through a straw.

 

2.       Blue-Based Lipstick
Avoid lipsticks that have a golden or orangey tint to them. Instead, opt for ones that are cherry red or berry colored to help make teeth look whiter, as the blue undertones in these latter two colors help offset the yellow in teeth. Go for glossier lipsticks as well, as matte lipsticks can make teeth look dull.

3.       Brush After Meals
The most obvious way to avoid yellow teeth is to, of course, brush your teeth! Remember to not over-brush though (2 minutes should be adequate) or brush too vigorously, as your gums may start to recede. Hold your brush with two fingers to avoid brushing too hard.