Lifestyle Changes To Keep Your Smile As White As Possible

If you’ve been lucky enough to have a tooth whitening procedure done recently, you’re probably over the moon with the change you’ve achieved. With so many people walking around with dull, yellow teeth, your pearly white smile has you standing out in just the right way.

But with this new look comes a new responsibility to hold on to it. If you’re looking to maintain the positive benefits of the whitening for as long as possible, you need to take a hard look at what you put your teeth through every day. From what you eat to how you brush and what you look after them with, it all contributes to the rate at which your teeth yellow and lose that clean, white look.

To help you make smarter decisions about your teeth, we’ve put together this short article rounding up a few things you can start doing today to ensure your pearly-whites stay that way.

The right diet

Unfortunately, many of the foods and drinks we know and love can have a negative effect on the colour and appearance of our teeth. If you’ve spent the money on professional teeth whitening, protect your investment by taking beverages like wine, tea and coffee in moderation, as well as being careful around foods such as pasta sauce, curry and other highly acidic foods or dishes containing colouring agents such as turmeric.

It’s not just what you consume but how you do it. Consider drinking from a straw where possible, even for hot beverages. Staining occurs when certain compounds stay in close contact with your teeth for an extended period of time, so alternating sips of coffee, wine or tea with water will help to wash those away, while also allowing you to enjoy your preferred beverage for longer.

The right tools

Getting your teeth whitened is like buying a car – it’s one thing to spend the money upfront, but to get the most out of it, you need to have the right set of maintenance tools. If you haven’t already, make the change to an electric toothbrush – they’ll make it easier to get into all those little gaps and grooves that start to discolour earlier than the more visible parts of your mouth. You should also look for a good whitening toothpaste from a reputable brand. These contain a mild whitening agent that supports but doesn’t replace in-clinic whitening.

Make the smart choice for your smile and speak to the teeth whitening experts at The Townsville Dentist today.