If you decide to brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will take place. To help slow down that process, Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco offers beneficial recommendations to make your brilliant smile last.
Do’s
First, rinse daily with anti-cavity rinse. This improves dental hygiene, decreases bacteria, slows the growth of plaque, and also helps whiten your teeth. Additionally, there are many over-the-counter rinses with an extra whitening agent which will help lengthen the results of the whitening procedure.
Don’ts
There are some things to avoid because they will stain your teeth. These include coffee, tea, soft drinks, red wine, smoking, and even some medications. If you cannot totally cut these out of your life, rinse your mouth out after you use them.
Avoid acidic foods and beverages. These can weaken or wear away the enamel on your teeth, and eroded enamel allows the yellow dentin to show through.
Artificial coloring in any food items can stain your newly whitened teeth. Candy, popsicles, and fruit punch are examples.
Remember the Basics
We probably don’t need to remind you, but brushing your teeth properly a couple times a day will help you keep your white smile. You may choose a toothpaste with extra whitening or baking soda to help the process.
Proper brushing should take you at least two minutes using short brush strokes, paying close attention to the gum line and hard-to-reach areas. Clean the outer surfaces of your upper, then lower teeth, as well as the inner surfaces. Finally, don’t forget the chewing surfaces and your tongue. Using good brushing techniques for 120 seconds will benefit oral hygiene, and permanent stains will not build up as fast.
It doesn’t take too much effort or money to make your whitened smile last. If you have any questions or would like additional tips on how to protect your smile after teeth whitening, call Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Make an appointment today.
Contact Steven T. Cutbirth DDS:
254-772-5420
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1613 Lake Success Dr
Waco, Texas
76710
