7 Steps To A Whiter Smile

Springtime is a happy time. The trees and flowers are blooming and everyone is looking forward to new awakenings. Spring brings get-togethers and events that the colder winter months kept us away from. Who wants to leave the house in the cold, snow, or just plain grey doldrums of January?

Now that we are slowly venturing out of our hibernation status, we have plenty of reason to breath in the fresh air and smile. Why not take a selfie next to the patch of dandelions to celebrate? Uh – oh; how is it that your teeth look like they share the same yellowish tint as the flowers? Now’s the time to take steps toward getting that smile whiter before the summer season starts!

To get your teeth whiter at home, try these 7 steps to a shiny smile:

7) Eat your veggies. That’s celery, apples, or anything crunchy that can help brush away the plaque and bacteria and “exfoliate” your teeth.

6) Brush whenever you can. Keep a travel toothbrush handy and use it after meals, snacks, coffee, red wine, or anything that can discolor your teeth.

5) Speaking of coffee…..Limit your intake of liquids and foods that can stain teeth. Use a straw to sip if you must so that the liquid stays off of your teeth.

4) Swish with whitening rinses. The routine of a pre-rinse, floss, brush, and mouthwash can keep your teeth and gums healthy. Use a wash and rinse that boasts of whitening power.

3) Use the blues. Lipstick that has a blue base will make your teeth appear whiter. Those with an orange or warmer base will not. Steer clear or orange red and coral and lean in to wines, berries, and cherries.

2) Stick on a strip. Strip whiteners and whitening pens will do in a pinch to get a whiter smile when you need it. You might need to use them for a while to get the desired result, though.

And The #1 Step:

Of course, for a bright-white smile that rivals the sunshine, you’ll need to see a professional. At Community Dental Group, cosmetic whitening is what we do; and we do it well. We’ll show you all of the ways that we can make your smile picture perfect and we’ll do it in as little as one or two visits. The new smile you always dreamed about, perfect for the season of renewal.