Chennai, Aug. 29 -- The most attractive aspect of our smile is our teeth, which shine like pearls. Or so, we hope. Over time and with consumption of varied products, many of us fail to preserve the natural white color of our teeth. In today's world, we have advertisements promoting the capability of several products to whiten teeth. Whitening of teeth is not permanent; instead, it has to be repeated often to maintain the color of teeth. This article aims to provide a few simple home remedies for whitening teeth.

Discoloring Agents of Teeth

A tooth has two layers, the outer enamel and the inner layer called dentin. The thickness and texture of enamel determine the color of the teeth. A thin layer of enamel, as seen with aging, exposes th...