Smokers' Whitening Toothpaste also helps remove plaque to control tartar and provides fluoride protection against cavities. And its cooling peppermint flavor eliminates 'tobacco breath' for hours. Removes coffee stains too. This is the toothpaste smokers have been waiting for! Removing Stains, Whitening Teeth is Plus White's Business.
Another common dental side effect of smoking is the yellowing of the teeth’s surfaces, which is caused largely by the nicotine found in cigarette smoke. To reduce this effect, a toothpaste for smokers should also contain a whitening agent. Most whitening toothpastes derive their stain-busting capabilities either from a compound that chemically dissipates discoloration or a mildly abrasive substance that gradually lifts stains from the teeth. If your teeth are very discolored, you may find that a whitening toothpaste has little to no noticeable effect. In this case, you may want to have your teeth professionally whitened.
For many, one of the most unpleasant dental side effects of smoking is bad breath. To combat this effect, you should seek a toothpaste that contains an extra-strength breath freshener. Note, however, that a toothpaste’s breath freshening effects generally will only last until your first cigarette following brushing. Therefore, you may want to chew gum or use mints after each cigarette to help mask bad breath.
Finally, it is important to note that your brushing method may be more important than your choice of toothpaste in battling the dental side effects of smoking. To reduce your susceptibility to gum disease, tooth decay and discoloration, and bad breath, you should brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice each day, and floss at least once daily. Even with a good oral hygiene routine, however, if you smoke regularly, you are likely to experience at least some dental side effects. The only way to truly eliminate smoking-related damage to your teeth, gums, and mouth is to quit smoking.
Try products you have in your home for teeth whitening. There are a variety of natural products that are said to whiten teeth. These include banana peels, strawberries, and apple cider vinegar. You can even swish coconut oil around in your teeth.[17]- To use strawberries, mash several strawberries up and mix with some baking soda. Use as a toothpaste. This may be effective because of the malic acid in strawberries.
- Rub the inside of banana peels on your teeth to whiten them. The inside of the peel has a variety of minerals that can help the health of your teeth.
- One part apple cider vinegar can be mixed with three parts water and then mixed into your normal toothpaste. If you then brush as normal, the stain-fighting power of your toothpaste will be enhanced.
- To use coconut oil put a tablespoon of the oil in your mouth and swish it around for up to 15 minutes. You may need to do it for less time at first, in order to get used to the feeling. Be sure not to swallow the oil, which can take some focus on your part. This process with help promote saliva production and eliminates bacteria in the mouth.