A bright, healthy smile is one of the best ways to make a lasting impression. When making a first impression, most worry about having aged, crooked or discolored teeth, which can send a signal that you don’t really care about yourself. Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful smile with white, sparkling teeth?

The best way to whiten your teeth:
1. Brush your teeth after eating or drinking foods that stain and use a good bleaching agent, either over-the-counter or in the dentist’s office. For convenient teeth-cleaning action, eat an apple.

2. Change your toothbrush at least every two to three months. Otherwise, you’re just transferring bacteria to your mouth.

3. Scrape your tongue every morning to remove tongue plaque and freshen your breath. One major cause of bad breath is the buildup of bacteria on the tongue, which a daily tongue scraping will help banish.

4. Foods that are firm or crisp help clean the teeth when eaten. For best results, make ‘detergent’ foods the final food you eat in your meal if you know you won’t be able to brush your teeth right after eating.

5. Gargle with apple cider vinegar.
This helps remove stains, whiten teeth, and remove bacteria in your mouth.