The Teeth Whitening Program For Long Term Benefits
June 7th, 2010Author: There is little doubt that having a wonderful smile is not only good for your self esteem but also make you look younger and more attractive to anyone who you meet but keeping the wonderful smile is what we are discussing in this piece. Having teeth whitening will be a liberating experience as the teeth will be whiter and look fantastic but we need to think about how to keep the teeth and the gums in top health so we have created a list of essential whitening healthcare-Good Dental HygieneSeeing your dentist is probably not high on your list and the term not broken so don�t fix it should not be used when it comes to seeing your dentist. Prevention is better than cure and the dentist will ensure the teeth and gums are healthy and in turn this does reduce the staining process. Avoid Acidic DrinksThe enamel wears as we get older but avoiding high acidic drinks and foods will keep this to a minimum. It is easy for us to go to the fridge and get a can of soda but think about the teeth. As the enamel erodes this allows the staining to penetrate easier and then the teeth cannot resist this colour changing process as much as stronger enamel which has less porous values. Reduce Intake of Coffee,Tea etcLiquid staining is harder to remove than most other staining elements so I am not suggesting avoiding all tea and coffee but keeping your intake down to a sensible level. For some people who work in an office try drinking a cup of water in-between your cups of coffee. Also red wine and fruit drinks like blackcurrant also fall in to this category so try drinking water, milk or even lemon flavoured cordial etc. Brush and Floss RegularlyBrushing and flossing goes without saying but I thought it was worth just ensuring this activity is done at least once per day if not twice. Heavy handed brushers should change their style as the teeth do not need brushing in same way as your kitchen floor. This heavy brushing style will lead to the gums receding and then the teeth are more prone to staining in these areas so be gentle and also ensure you change your tooth brush every few weeks as they wear and you will not notice!Regular Teeth WhiteningWhether you select the laser whitening method, trays or the multitude of home kits on the market just remember that even following the above advice the teeth will re-stain so you need a way of topping up the whiteness whether this is a twenty minute session with the laser, or a session with the trays placed in your mouth just do regularly and the teeth will stay white and bright. SummaryTeeth whitening like most things require focus and discipline but we are suggesting life changing stuff just enough to keep a balance and maintain the smile without going overboard. Good luck and hope this helped you.
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The Teeth Whitening Program For Long Term Benefits
June 7th, 2010Author: There is little doubt that having a wonderful smile is not only good for your self esteem but also make you look younger and more attractive to anyone who you meet but keeping the wonderful smile is what we are discussing in this piece. Having teeth whitening will be a liberating experience as the teeth will be whiter and look fantastic but we need to think about how to keep the teeth and the gums in top health so we have created a list of essential whitening healthcare-Good Dental HygieneSeeing your dentist is probably not high on your list and the term not broken so don t fix it should not be used when it comes to seeing your dentist. Prevention is better than cure and the dentist will ensure the teeth and gums are healthy and in turn this does reduce the staining process. Avoid Acidic DrinksThe enamel wears as we get older but avoiding high acidic drinks and foods will keep this to a minimum. It is easy for us to go to the fridge and get a can of soda but think about the teeth. As the enamel erodes this allows the staining to penetrate easier and then the teeth cannot resist this colour changing process as much as stronger enamel which has less porous values. Reduce Intake of Coffee,Tea etcLiquid staining is harder to remove than most other staining elements so I am not suggesting avoiding all tea and coffee but keeping your intake down to a sensible level. For some people who work in an office try drinking a cup of water in-between your cups of coffee. Also red wine and fruit drinks like blackcurrant also fall in to this category so try drinking water, milk or even lemon flavoured cordial etc. Brush and Floss RegularlyBrushing and flossing goes without saying but I thought it was worth just ensuring this activity is done at least once per day if not twice. Heavy handed brushers should change their style as the teeth do not need brushing in same way as your kitchen floor. This heavy brushing style will lead to the gums receding and then the teeth are more prone to staining in these areas so be gentle and also ensure you change your tooth brush every few weeks as they wear and you will not notice!Regular Teeth WhiteningWhether you select the laser whitening method, trays or the multitude of home kits on the market just remember that even following the above advice the teeth will re-stain so you need a way of topping up the whiteness whether this is a twenty minute session with the laser, or a session with the trays placed in your mouth just do regularly and the teeth will stay white and bright. SummaryTeeth whitening like most things require focus and discipline but we are suggesting life changing stuff just enough to keep a balance and maintain the smile without going overboard. Good luck and hope this helped you.