How White is TOO White?

How white should your teeth be? It’s different for everyone.

Unfortunately, many people go overboard. They try to get their teeth super white, because they are comparing themselves with some Hollywood star. This is a mistake. Everyone has a different level of natural whiteness. Your goal should be to get your teeth to that natural level. Anything more will do more harm than good. It is possible to get your teeth too white.

The reality is, you can overdo it and make your teeth blindingly white, even beyond what they should naturally be. This is something you have to be careful of when doing this procedure.

What produces too much whiteness?

Over bleaching your teeth is the culprit. This is bad for the enamel, as it wears it down. This is why often it’s dangerous to use store bought products, or get surgery. Also, bleaching your teeth can produce negative effects like super sensitively, as well as sharp pains. So any time you use a harsher ingredient to get white teeth, you are running a risk. If you use a little too much of it, you might end up with that unnaturally white look.

So why are there so many positive reviews about over the counter products?

Many of them come from people that are secretly affiliated with the company they are reviewing. In other words, they get paid if you buy the product through their link. Therefore, be very cautious of believing anyone when reading an online product review.

How do you get naturally whiter teeth?

You have to use an agent that will bleach the enamel. This should be applied consistently for slow but sure results. The key is to not overdo it.

What kind of treatment should you use?

The best method is probably to use natural remedies, like eating more fruits and vegetables. This way, you are assured of not harming your teeth enamel. Using natural methods will prevent you from overdoing your teeth whiteness. The only way you can go overboard, is with those abrasive ingredients found in store bought products and laser surgery. Also, make sure you cut out coffee, alcohol, wine, sports drinks, etc. Just eliminate anything with colour. The exception is tea. This will not improve your teeth health, but your overall health as well. And even eliminating mouthwash with alcohol in it is advised.

The bottom line is, natural solutions are probably your best bet. This will save you money and improve your health at the same time. If you do have a whitening treatment done, it is best to do so with a professional who is using medical-grade ingredients and is open about what their products are made of. But still, limit yourself to doing this for big events/milestones, not as a common routine practice.

If you are considering professional teeth whitening, please click here and book a free consultation or your next teeth whitening appointment at any of our DermaEnvy Skincare Clinics across Canada.