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Written By Kassandra Foreman / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

The way to a beautiful smile starts with creating a healthy smile. Healthy teeth will maintain their color and strength, and when things do happen there are many treatment options available.

Everything from food choices to brushing, flossing, and correct toothpaste choices can affect your teeth and your smile. Maintain regular dental visits, drink lots of water, and seek dental care when necessary.

Dingy and stained teeth are very common. The reason is either the plaque buildup on the surface or some dental diseases. But just a simple Google query – how to get rid of teeth stains – and you will find dozens of products and home remedies that you will be tempted to try out. Although over-the-counter teeth whitening products and home remedies can work wonders in making your teeth a shade lighter, they can have certain downsides.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Researchers have found that hydrogen peroxide - the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips - can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath the tooth's protective enamel. It is well established that hydrogen peroxide can penetrate the enamel and dentin.