Use these free tips on teeth whitening so that you look your best! It seems almost as though everybody has brilliant smiles these days and you want to know how they manage to do it so well. Use the information gathered here in this article to keep your teeth white.

If you have gum disease or untreated cavities in your mouth, be cautious before undergoing any teeth whitening procedures. You could end up damaging your teeth even further or just end up wasting money on a procedure that won't work. You should consult with your dentist before undergoing the procedure.

Surprisingly, baking soda is almost as effective as most long term teeth whiteners and is much cheaper. Mix about two table spoons of soda to one table spoon of water to form a paste, then, brush your teeth with this paste. If you do not like the taste, substitute a mouthwash for the water.

Avoid using mouthwashes that contain alcohol or have coloring added to them. These colorings are known to have a staining effect on your teeth. The chemicals that they use are also not good for you. One well known mouthwash has been known to stain your teeth a brownish color.

Drink plenty of water for a clean and white smile. Make sure to rinse your mouth with water after each meal to prevent permanent staining on your teeth. Water helps rinse out the extras without chemically harming your teeth. Add this simple tip to your everyday lifestyle and you are sure to be on your way to cleaner teeth.

Save your orange peel and have a teeth whitening session. The inside of the orange peel has citric acid and can help to remove stains and whiten teeth. Either rub it directly on your teeth or get some dried peel, organically grown and some ground up bay leaves to create a paste that you can brush on. Remember to brush after your session to remove any acid that may harm the enamel over time.

Research has shown that some fruits make natural teeth whiteners. A couple of excellent fruits that can whiten teeth are oranges and strawberries. Even just mashing some strawberries until they are a paste, then leaving it on teeth for a few minutes, can give you a white smile. Another all-natural, surprisingly effective fruit technique is to rub your teeth with an orange peel.

To summarize, you want to be sure that your teeth are as white as can be. As alluded to at the beginning of this article, some of the best tips and tricks have been provided. Go out and try them yourself or share with a friend and feel great with a new smile.