Are you a religious coffee drinker, a long-time smoker or someone who is into carbonated drinks? Then you probably have noticed that your teeth are not as white as they used to be.

There are, however, several methods available to you to begin improving your dental health and restoring the natural white shine of your smile.

To get whiter teeth, first thing you should do is be easy on your caffeine and nicotine fix. They are the main reasons for your dull teeth. Also, you need to avoid the other known causes of dull teeth, such as acidic substances like soda and strawberries. Establish continuous flow of saliva by drinking lots of water.

Drinking milk will give your teeth their needed calcium, making them strong and healthy. Regularly brush your teeth with fluoride strengthened toothpaste after each meal to remove plaque build-up and prevent tartar problems. Eat lots of fruits that contain vitamin C, such as oranges and other citrus treats. Vitamin C is a natural bleaching agent.

Lastly, it is high time that you start making flossing a routine. This should help remove hard to reach bits and pieces of food that often causes tooth decay and dullness of the teeth.

There are two ways in which a dentist will correct dull teeth. The use of composite resin bonding facilitates the removal of the outer particles of a tooth to be replaced with a smooth layer of whitened particles. The new layer of will be polished off to follow the initial shape of the tooth. With the use of microscopic grooves, the dentist will enable the new material to seamlessly bond with the old.

The second procedure available is called porcelain veneer bonding in which sheets of porcelain are actually implanted right over your teeth. This is the route to go if you want perfectly white teeth right from the start. Resin will fade just as fast as your natural teeth but porcelain veneers will last for years. This procedure is also of course much more expensive.

Commitment to improving your overall health should be your main focus whether you choose the quick but expensive fix provided by your dentist, or the less expensive at-home methods. The diet changes will improve your smile and your health regardless of which avenue you decide.

You should consider incorporating lots of helpful fruits and vegetables such as apples, celery, broccoli, spinach and carrots into your diet to build the foundation of a healthier body and teeth.

Consider using Dazzle Smile as a more cost effective at home whitening solution.