Hi, it's Mia Armonde here to talk to you about family dentistry. As my small family grew into a large one, I found myself at the dental office on a regular basis. Every six months, the kids would go into the dentist for a cleaning or repairs to their teeth. During that time, I took an interest in the various ways the dental tools were evolving. Tools used in the dental industry have grown in leaps and bounds in the last few decades. For example, my kids went from hearing the dental drill to wearing headphones that completely canceled out the sound. Each time we go back into the dentist, I take a close look at the improvements that have arisen since the last visit. The results are astounding. I will cover my findings on this site, so you can also enjoy the improvements to dental tools and techniques.
Getting your teeth whitened is an exciting experience for most. You might find that you can't stop smiling at yourself in mirrors, noticing how good your teeth look. However, it's possible to shorten the duration of your tooth whitening if you don't know what to do after the fact. If you want to have your teeth whitened or you recently have had your teeth whitned, consider these three tips for extending how long your teeth look their best.
Whitening Toothpaste
Whitening toothpaste, as you may already know, doesn't do much in the face of old, deep, and ugly stains on teeth. This is because the average whitening toothpaste only works to eliminate surface stains and typically only light ones at that.
The great news is that that's exactly what you need right now. Adding a whitening toothpaste to your home routine will help to remove any new stains before they become noticeable, which can keep your teeth looking whiter, longer.
Avoid Stains
Teeth do gradually become stained over time, but you can still slow down this process by avoiding certain things.
The food that you eat is a big component of this. Food high in tannins and acids are renowned for staining teeth, like wine, coffee, and certain fruits. If you have to eat these things, try to rinse your mouth with water soon after you've consumed them. Otherwise, cut them out of your diet or eat them less often to prolong the look of your teeth.
Of course, if you're a smoker, you should try to cut back on that, as well. It's not only bad for your oral health but can significantly stain your teeth in a short amount of time.
Get Touched Up
Visiting a dentist for a professional cleaning once in a while is a fantastic idea. The reason you want to see a professional for this is that you'll still be under the effects of your last whitening. Trying to whiten your teeth at home with a gel or strips may damage your tooth enamel if they've been too recently whitened.
Your dentist, on the other hand, can not only examine your teeth to ensure that it's safe to whiten them but can also take steps to prevent causing any damage. Getting your smile touched up will also likely take less time than your initial whitening that removed deep-set stains.
Tooth whitening is an easy way to improve your ego and make you feel better about yourself. With these tips in hand, your results will last for months or longer, and you won't harm your teeth by trying to whiten them at home.
For more information, reach out to a clinic such as Accent On Dentistry - Rowena R Martir DMD.
Share19 April 2019
