How To Keep Your Teeth White

A smile can say a thousand words with just a simple flash of your teeth. So you want to be keeping those pearly whites looking as fresh as they can be. Teeth are very easy to discolour, turning from a fresh clean white to a less dull shine or even yellow. But thankfully it’s quite easy to keep your teeth white, even if they have become discoloured over time.

Here are some tips and tricks to keeping your teeth white.

Keep Up With Dental Cleaning

It may seem obvious, but maintaining your dental hygiene routine will keep your teeth healthy. You only need to brush twice a day for around 2-3 minutes to scrub away stains and keep your teeth happy. Use mouthwash and floss to aid in keeping your mouth and teeth as fresh as possible.

Stop Smoking

Smoking is one of the leading causes of stained teeth, turning your teeth yellow and making your breath stink. If you do want to continue smoking, just ensure you brush your teeth afterwards to stop the effects from setting in. You could also switch to a vape or e-cig, which won’t completely stop your teeth from discolouring, but is a slight improvement over cigarettes.

Eat Healthily

Eating healthy fruit and vegetables with a high water content will help trigger your saliva production, which helps to wash away bacteria in your mouth that might stain your teeth. So eating fruits and vegetables will keep the rest of your body healthy, along with your teeth.

Avoid Staining Drinks

Drinks that will stain your teeth include coffee, red wine and tea. While these are all very popular drink options, they will stain your teeth very easily. Either cut them out completely or ensure you brush your teeth thoroughly after consuming to stop the stains from setting. If you use a straw to drink some of these beverages, you’ll be bypassing your teeth and can drink them with a lower risk of staining.

Use A Whitening Toothpaste On Occasion

Whitening toothpastes are marketed as making your teeth whiter, but must be used in moderation. Using whitening toothpaste may be harsh on your enamel, but once or twice a week is absolutely fine and will keep your teeth bright.

Dental Treatments From Acorn Dental Health

Even if you follow all of these tips and tricks, you still may not be happy with the colour of your teeth. Book an appointment with Acorn Dental Health for teeth whitening services. This is a simple oxidation process using the latest methods of teeth whitening and gel bleaching that will instantly give you brighter and whiter teeth.

So call today on 01489 782 166 to book a consultation with one of our friendly team based in Southampton. If you want to learn more about our dental treatments, visit our website now.