You Go, Grin!: 5 DIY Tricks for Whiter Teeth

Who doesn't wish their pearly whites were a little, well, whiter every now and again? Well, if you've ever hoped to achieve a brighter smile but assumed it would be too costly or time consuming - you're in luck!

We here at DIY have come up with a few tricks to get your chompers dazzling without you ever having to step foot in your dentist's office.

Option 1: Get to scrubbing! The road to whiter teeth starts right around the corner in your medicine cabinet. Hydrogen Peroxide can be used as a fairly effective and cost efficient bleaching agent. When using alone, grab a wash cloth or cotton swab and rub away to help lighten stains, or mix the peroxide with baking soda to make a more grainy paste.

Option 2: Switch it up! Change your toothpaste to one that offers whitening benefits. While you may have to wait a few weeks before yielding any noticeable improvements, you will eventually see whiter set of chompers.

Option 3: Pile on the products! Punchy reds and pretty pinks are all the rage in lip color right now. So, with just a simple dab of your favorite vibrant shade, you're teeth with appear as sparkling as ever! (Adding hint, using lipsticks that have a blue undertone work best. Visit your local makeup counter for help).

Option 4: Strip it off! Have you found yourself with a set of more resistant stains? Hit up the drug store and grab a pack of at-home whitening strips. Us DIYers have tried a few brands, and found you get the best bang for your buck with Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips.

Option 5: Get in the routine! We've all heard the saying "time is money," right? Well, in this case, the more time you spend brushing, the less loot you'll have to spend whitening your grin in the future. It may sound like an inconvenience at first, but we promise that brushing after every meal will save you the pain of stains and some serious green in the long run!