{"id":871,"date":"2016-12-30T13:17:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T13:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/islandcoastdentistry.com\/?p=871"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:36:48","slug":"7-tips-brighter-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/blog\/7-tips-brighter-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Having a Brighter Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Everyone wants to have a beautiful white smile<\/h3>\n<p>There are a lot of products on the market that you can use to whiten your teeth but there are things that you can also do to prevent stains. So here are five tips that you can use for having a brighter smile.<\/p>\n<h3>#1: Eat Foods that Clean Your Teeth<\/h3>\n<p>When you want to have healthy, white teeth, there are things that you can eat to help yourself have a beautiful smile. You should eat crunchy vegetables and fruits like celery, apples and carrots. These are the foods that cause saliva production and that helps with rinsing away the food particles.<br \/>\nThis means that you aren\u2019t staining your teeth. You also can use strawberries and broccoli. Strawberries have enzymes in them that works like a natural bleach which helps to instantly whiten teeth. Broccoli has a variety of minerals in it that help with forming a coating on your teeth that helps to protect them.<\/p>\n<h3>#2: Be Careful What You Drink<\/h3>\n<p>Look at the drink you are drinking. Are you afraid that if you spill the drink you\u2019re drinking right now will stain your white shirt? Then you should also be worried about the drink staining your teeth. You should avoid drinking tea, sodas and coffee. If you drink wine, you should not drink it now if you\u2019re looking to whiten your smile. Red wine will stain your teeth and white wine will erode your enamel. If you are brushing your teeth right after you drink the white wine it could even hurt your teeth more since the enamel is going to be weak.<\/p>\n<h3>#3: Whitening Products<\/h3>\n<p>You will find a lot of different products for teeth whitening that can be used in your home for brightening up your smile. An example would be mild stains on the tooth surface which can be removed using a whitening paste with a mild abrasive. There are whitening rinses and gels that you can use that will make your teeth brighter as time goes by. But you should also use the products regularly and consistently.<\/p>\n<h3>#4: The Right Oral Care<\/h3>\n<p>When you don\u2019t regularly brush, floss and rinse, you won\u2019t get the results that you want. It\u2019s essential that you are brushing your teeth a minimum of twice per day. But if you really are serious about preventing stains, it\u2019s a good idea to brush them after you have eaten. Don\u2019t use a toothbrush that is worn out. Replace your brush ever 3-4 months. If the bristles look like they\u2019re frayed, bent or worn out, your toothbrush should be immediately replaced.<br \/>\nFlossing will get rid of food particles and plaque in between your teen and beneath your gum line. It\u2019s recommended by dentists that you should floss once per day at minimum.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s just as important to use a mouth rinse. This helps with cleansing your mouth and fighting bacteria. When you rinse after you brush, your breath will be fresh.<\/p>\n<h3>#5: Having a Professional Whiten Your Teeth<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get dramatic results, it\u2019s a good idea to go to a dentist and have them whiten your teeth. They will use high amounts of the hydrogen peroxide. This will help you have better results when it\u2019s compared with whitening products you use at home. The affect will be augmented with a special light such as a laser.<br \/>\nYou are going to get a quicker and better result if you\u2019re letting your dentist remove your tooth stains. But it\u2019s going to take a lot of money to get the results that you are looking for, since it\u2019s considered cosmetic.<\/p>\n<h3>#6: More Dazzling Smile Tips<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a better and brighter smile, you can\u2019t avoid going to the dentist. You should have your teeth cleaned professionally ever six months if your teeth are healthy. If you have teeth that are less than healthy, your dentist might want to see you more often. You also can talk to the dentist about veneers. These are a great option for people who have bad teeth. After your teeth have been cleaned by your dentist, here\u2019s a few ways that you can make sure they keep looking great.<\/p>\n<h3>#7: Brush &amp; Floss Daily<\/h3>\n<p>Go to the dentist every six months and have a checkup. Don\u2019t smoke, since it can cause your teeth to yellow and it can also damage your gums. Take care about what you\u2019re drinking. Stay away from aerated drinks, tea, wines and coffee.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re unable to stop drinking iced tea or coffee or soda, drink them using a straw. This will minimize the amount of contact your teeth and beverage are going to have. These are the things that you can do to help your teeth look great. Remember to use these tips and you\u2019ll find that your teeth are looking bright and white.<\/p>\n<h3>Questions about Oral Care?<\/h3>\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental issues<\/a> are affecting your smile, the team at Island Coast Dentistry can help. Through a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Skupny can tailor a oral treatment plan that is most effective for you. <strong>A beautiful, healthy smile can be yours! <\/strong><br \/>\nContact us today to learn more, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">schedule a consultation online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone wants to have a beautiful white smile There are a lot of products on the market that you can use to whiten your teeth but there are things that you can also do to prevent stains. 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