So far, our blog has mostly focused on the abstention from certain foods or liquids or the chemical bleaching of discolored or dark teeth. However, there is also another method to make teeth appear whiter. To fully understand this method, we need to delve a bit into color theory. Anyone who has ever painted or dealt with colors knows that contrasts can have a strong influence on color perception. This is also true for white teeth.
How contrast can help you achieve whiter teeth
When two contrasting colors are placed next to each other, the contrast is maximal. In bright sunlight, teeth usually appear snow-white, regardless of their actual color. White is the brightest state that an object can take on. Dark colors, as contrasting colors to white, therefore have a maximal effect on contrast and create an illusion that makes your teeth appear whiter. This can be observed, for example, with red lipstick. If the lips are darker than usual, the teeth automatically appear whiter.
Even with heavily tanned skin, the effect is noticeable. Brown skin contrasts with white teeth, making the latter appear brighter. Therefore, here is the advice: Spend as much time as possible outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. However, don't forget to use enough sunscreen to protect your skin from long-term damage.
You can experiment a lot with colors and find the combination that suits you best and makes you happiest. The great advantage of this method is that it is very cost-effective and does not require a major adjustment for most people. There is also no need to resort to chemical means. However, it should be noted that the effect is naturally greater the whiter the teeth actually are. Therefore, it is worth taking a look at our OnlySmile teeth whitening set. Here, the teeth are painlessly and safely whitened from the very first application with proper use, returning to their originally radiant white.
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Author: Johann (blogguru.de)