Your guide to teeth whitening at home

While it’s an extremely common problem, experienced by the vast majority of people, many people feel self-conscious about yellowing or staining of their teeth. In this article, we’ve put together a guide to the causes of dental discolouration and the best products for teeth whitening at home with which you can overcome it.

What causes tooth discolouration?

The main causes of dental discolouration and staining are all lifestyle factors that are difficult to avoid. Dark coloured foods including fizzy drinks, coffee, tea and many fruits and fruit juices are among the worst offenders for causing yellowing, while smoking is by far the biggest culprit for brown staining. Acidic foods and drinks can reduce the thickness of enamel through erosion. This process not only causes pain and increased tooth sensitivity over time, but speeds up the process of staining by allowing the chemicals that cause discolouration to bind to the tooth more easily.

How can you stop tooth discolouration?

The easiest method for stopping tooth discolouration is prevention. Avoiding the foods and lifestyle choices responsible for staining and erosion where possible will have a huge impact on keeping your teeth looking their best. Using a straw when drinking fizzy or dark-coloured drinks, rinsing your mouth with water after eating acidic foods, and brushing your teeth shortly after meals will help in this.

If you’re looking to rapidly reduce the discolouration, products for teeth whitening at home may be your best option.

Top 5 Best Products for Teeth Whitening at home

• Spotlight Mens Teeth Whitening Strips
• iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Toothpaste
• Marvis Whitening Mint Toothpaste
• Mr Blanc Express Teeth Whitening Strips
• Mr Blanc Bamboo Charcoal Whitening Polish

1. Spotlight Teeth Whitening Strips for Men

Spotlight Teeth Whitening Strips for Men

£39.95

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The Spotlight Teeth Whitening Strips for Men uses super-seal strip technology to fit to the shape of the teeth to deliver the whitening effects of Hydrogen Peroxide. This whitening agent penetrates into the top layer of the enamel to brighten the teeth's colour, while breaking down and remove the chemical compounds that cause staining.

2. iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Toothpaste (75ml)

iWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Toothpaste (75ml)

£9.95

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The IWhite Instant Teeth Whitening Toothpaste not only uses an effective whitening complex and fluoride to brighten the teeth and combat staining, but to restore the enamel as well.

4. Mr Blanc Express Teeth Whitening Strips 30 Strips

Mr Blanc Express Teeth Whitening Strips 30 Strips

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£19.99

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For those who are concerned with the effects of peroxide, which can exacerbate sensitive teeth, Mr Blanc's Express Teeth Whitening Strips are peroxide free, making use of gentler alternative whitening agents.

5. Mr Blanc Teeth Whitening Polish

Mr Blanc Teeth Whitening Polish

£12.99

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Even gentler, the Teeth Whitening Polish from Mr Blanc makes use of activated bamboo charcoal to absorb the impurities, in particular tannins, to give you a brighter and revitalised smile. Designed to be used alongside a regular toothpaste for additional benefits.