I would not do the lemon juice approach; it will wear down the enamel on your teeth! Once the enamel is gone, that’s it. It’s not like it grows back, beauties. And brushing your teeth straight after having something acidic in your mouth is not ideal either; the saliva in your mouth will help neutralise the acid. You are actually better off chewing gum after drinking something acidic (this includes soda, cider, beer, anything fizzy) before then brushing your teeth.
How do I know? My dentist gave me a very serious sit down after my braces came off.
If your teeth are extremely discoloured, save your pennies and get them done professionally (not at a beautician’s but at a dentist). There is an excellent dentist in Brisbane who does Zoom, your moulds and gives you the aftercare in one lump sum, and you can get a discount if you do a particular day (their low attendance day). If you are in another city, I am sure you will find a similar provider. Also, if you have private medical, it is covered if you see a dentist to get your teeth professionally whitened.
You will need to have your teeth scaled and cleaned first, then wait a few days, and then get your teeth whitened (this is to reduce gum sensitivity).
I did this before my wedding and it was the best possible thing I could have done. And it was much cheaper than I could have thought. I haven’t had to do it since; I just maintain using over the counter products. My teeth are excellent because I look after them.
Do the right thing, not the cheap thing.
TUD x
