Your ultimate guide to getting whiter teeth

If you’re after brighter, whiter teeth, you’re in good company. "Every day, at least one patient in my office asks about whitening," says Kimberly Wright, a dentist at Advance Dental Arts Center in West Linn, Ore.

As we age, the enamel on our teeth naturally thins, which makes them more prone to pesky surface stains (regularly sipping on red wine, coffee, and tea doesn't help, either).