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Title: 9 Myths About Teeth Whitening and Why You Should Ignore Them!
Do you feel as though it's time to get your teeth whitened? Most of us want to get them whitened at some point or another. Maybe it's because of stains on your teeth, or maybe it's because you just want a fresh, new look. Whatever the reason is, it's important to get your teeth whitened at the dentist, and to not do it by yourself.
Lots of people think it's okay to bleach your teeth on your own, but that is not true. Doing things to your teeth is risky, especially if they are sensitive.
Here are nine myths about teeth whitening, and why you should ignore them. Don't …show more content…
You get rid of the stains on your teeth by yourself
This is false. Unless you are a dentist, you're not going to be able to get rid of stains by yourself. There are kinds of products you can buy at the grocery store to get rid of stains, but they don't really work. They are all sales gimmicks.
Talk to your dentist about the stains on your teeth and how to remove them. Your dentist is someone you can trust, so he or she is the first person you should talk to about this.
5. It's okay to frequently whiten your teeth
You should not whiten your teeth too often. This will be bad for them and will make them more sensitive than they already are. Stick to whitening once or twice a year, and that's it. That's probably about all your teeth can take, and that's completely fine. Whitening isn't really a natural thing, and it's important to keep that in mind.
6. Whitening gum really works
Whitening gum is just another sales gimmick. It's not going to whiten your teeth like professional whitening can. Don't rely solely on whitening gum to get you the results you need.
7. You can whiten your own teeth with baking soda
This is a complete myth. Baking soda will not whiten your teeth and using it will only disrupt the ratio of good to bad bacteria in your mouth. Other 'natural' ideas like this one will only do the same