A bright smile helps you look your best and feel your most confident. The problem? Decisions you make on a daily basis can dim your pearly whites.
By simply knowing the most common issues behind tooth staining and discoloration, you can proactively defend against them. We can help.
Here at At Goodman Dental Center in Queen Creek, Arizona, Brian Goodman, DDS, Tanner Goodman, DMD, and our team specialize in teeth whitening. We can help you identify habits that might diminish your smile’s brightness. And with professional teeth whitening, we give you a way to fight any discoloration you do encounter.
To keep your smile as white as possible, we have five tips for you.
Tobacco stains your teeth. On top of that, smoking can damage your gums and even contribute to tooth loss. All told, if you want a healthy, good-looking mouth, tobacco is not your friend.
Liquids are particularly problematic when it comes to staining your teeth. Fortunately, a simple change helps to limit the amount of time they come into contact with your teeth. Use a straw.
This gets particularly important for notorious teeth stainers like:
Keeping these problem liquids off your teeth as much as possible helps you preserve your tooth enamel.
Because liquids so frequently stain teeth, choose those that have lighter colors. White wine causes fewer problems than red wine, for example. Similarly, lemon-lime soda is less likely to stain your teeth than colas.
This tip goes beyond preventing cavities. Plaque attracts staining substances, so removing it from your teeth on a regular basis gives you a powerful way to avoid discoloration.
Make it a habit to brush your teeth twice a day and to floss daily. A toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide can help you fight stains and brighten as you brush.
While these tips can help you avoid staining your teeth, some of the causes of less bright teeth are out of your control. Aging, for example, is a big contributor to tooth discoloration. As you get older, your enamel gets thinner, showing the yellow dentin underneath.
To address these issues, consider periodic professional teeth whitening. With in-office or take-home whitening, Drs. Goodman give you a way to brighten your smile any time it begins to lose its luster.
With some simple changes and professional teeth whitening whenever you need it, you can maintain a bright-white smile through the years. To get started, call Goodman Dental Center or request an appointment online today.
