India, March 28 -- Brushing your teeth twice a day can help remove surface stains and lessen the yellow appearance, but there is another method that works best for whiter and brighter teeth: teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways to whiten your teeth. Also read | Don't brush your teeth before sleeping? Doctor explains why skipping brushing may do more harm than just risk cavities

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ashish Kakkar, senior consultant in dental surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, shared how to whiten your teeth most effectively and what the process looks like. From professional whitening options like whitening trays to over-the-counter whitening products, here are some of the most recommended methods:

Dr Ashis...