3 Tips For Keeping Your Teeth White After Having Them Whitened By Your Cosmetic Dentist
by Harold Coleman
A lot of people desire to have white teeth so that they can feel confident and happy when they smile and when they speak. However, a lot of times this isn't possible with toothpaste alone. Also, over-the-counter whitening strips or other treatments can sometimes be harmful to your teeth and weaken your enamel.
The safest and most effective way to get your teeth whitened is to visit a cosmetic dentist. They can whiten your teeth without causing damage or pain. Once you get your teeth whitened, you likely want them to stay this way. This article will discuss three tips for keeping your teeth white after having them whitened by your cosmetic dentist.
Brush Regularly
Something as simple as brushing your teeth morning and night can go a long way in keeping your teeth white. By brushing your teeth regularly, you stop food from sitting on your teeth and potentially staining them. To make brushing even more beneficial to whitening, you can ask your cosmetic dentist if they know of any toothpastes in particular that are effective at both whitening and strengthening your tooth enamel. This allows you to get the whitening power that you want, while at the same time strengthening the enamel and other aspects of your teeth.
Avoid Using Your Front Teeth With Staining Foods
Of course it would be best to avoid foods and drinks that stain your teeth altogether, but this often doesn't happen. If you feel that you must have these foods and drinks, it is best to keep them away from your front teeth. These are the teeth the people see all of the time and are the ones where stains are the most noticeable. Use straws when drinking and focus on using the back of your mouth as much as possible to chew and bite the food that you are eating.
Get Your Teeth Whitened Regularly
In order to keep your teeth at the whiteness level that you want, you will need to get them whitened more than once. You can ask your cosmetic dentist what they recommend in terms of how often to come back for another treatment. This will vary depending on the type of whitening treatment used and how sensitive or strong your teeth are.
If you'd like more information on whitening your teeth and more tips for keeping them white, talk to a cosmetic dentist in your area.
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About Me
I have never liked my teeth. I had a lot of dental problems, including deep staining and oddly shaped teeth. Every tooth did not have the same shape, and some were rounded while others were more square. Not surprisingly, I never smiled in pictures and not even much in real life. This left people thinking I was mean before they even met me. My dentist told me my best bet to improve the look of my smile was a set of porcelain dental veneers. He said they could make all my teeth white and the same shape. I said I wanted them without any hesitation, and we scheduled my procedures. I love my new teeth, and they really did change my life. I created this blog to help other people living with teeth they don't like realize that they do have options that can improve their smiles and their lives.