So you'd like to have whiter teeth, but you don't want to go to the dentist for the treatment, or maybe you can't afford the large expense it can be for some people (hey, it's certainly no crime).
But don't fret, because there's still options available for people who want cheap tooth whitening.
One of the first things you can do is prevent your teeth from getting stained.
This means lighting up on the coffee, and to think about cutting back on the cigarettes (which will do much more for you than just keeping your teeth whiter, may I add).
The next thing to do is to brush your teeth regularly, using a tooth whitening toothpaste.
You will also need to floss and use mouthwash.
Not only will this keep your teeth whiter, it will keep your teeth and gums healthy.
This is basic oral hygiene.
The next thing to do is to get yourself some tooth whitening strips.
Now these aren't as effective as a professional treatment.
But then did you really expect them to be? But the reason I recommend them for people who don't want to go to the dentist, is that they are cheap, and the do work to make your teeth a few shades whiter.
You should get some of the best quality tooth whitening strips that are available to you.
It may be wise to ask your pharmacy to recommend the best one, or to look for reviews online.
Now if you stick to good oral hygiene, and you use teeth whitening strips a couple of times a day (or as directed on in the instructions, if they are different to what I say) then you should be able to get whiter teeth sooner than you think.
Now you must realize that it's unlikely you'll get the same results as you would from a professional laser teeth whitening, but you will save yourself some money...
and still see teeth a few shades whiter.