Are you wondering how to get your teeth whiter? Well, you can try those toothpastes that claim they can whiten your teeth, but many people have discovered that they really don’t work all that well. If you’re not happy with the way your teeth look, you can try visiting your dentist and they will tell you that over the counter products might not be so effective – or offer you a professional treatment.

Sugar foods and candy is one of the reasons why so many people have decaying or damaged teeth. These foods create tiny cracks in your teeth that discolor them beneath the surface, making them permanent. Sodas and sugary foods break down the enamel of your teeth and leave them exposed to acids. Cough drops, hard candies and breath mints are also sugar sweets that can harm your teeth, because they dissolve so slowly.

If you ask your dentist how to get your teeth whiter they are likely to suggest bleaching or laser whitening. They’ll also suggest some preventive measures such as you taking a three hour break between each time you consume food or drinks that have sugar. Starchy or sugar foods become diluted, and less harmful to your teeth, when you eat them with a full meal as opposed to eating them on their own – since the increased saliva production in your mouth will help remove some of the sugar and bacteria while you eat.

Eating sugar foods right before you go to bed is extremely harmful to your teeth, because you don’t make very much saliva when you sleep. So, start eating less food with sugar, if you want your teeth to have a long and healthy life, and stay white and beautiful. And of course, don’t forget to brush!