Having a white, fantastic smile can be achieved with a visit to Your Dental Office in Toronto or Etobicoke. However, you may try many things to keep your teeth white and beautiful before you finally decide that cosmetic dentistry may be right for you. You brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly. Have you ever thought about what might be causing your teeth to look stained and dull?
Acidic foods can eat away at the enamel, leaving the tooth vulnerable to stains from dark colours, smoking and medications. Acids can be found in a variety of foods, like tomato sauces. After eating acidic foods, swish warm water in your mouth to rinse away the remaining acid.
There are certain foods to avoid or limit, too. Coffees, red wine, and teas contain tannin. Other foods contain chromogens. These compounds are the culprits behind most stained teeth. For most people, giving up coffee and tea is an unthinkable prospect. It is possible to still enjoy a cup of morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Just be sure to rinse your mouth immediately after drinking the beverage.
Coffee and tea are not the only things that can cause teeth to stain. Fruits like blueberries, cranberries, and grapes are all dark-coloured and apt to leave their mark behind. Avoiding fruit juices, blueberry pies, and red wine, will help to keep your teeth whiter longer.
Dark colas are a double-disaster for teeth. The acid of colas will erode the enamel on your teeth. The dark colour then can set in, staining your white smile. Diet sodas are even worse. If it's possible, avoid colas all together.
There are a few things you can do to help deter staining. Eat hard vegetables, these 'scrub' away stains. Drink juices or cola with a straw. Chew gum with xylitol to promote saliva production. Drink lots of water frequently. Most importantly, make sure to practice good oral hygiene daily.
If your smile is still not as brilliant as you would like, cosmetic dentistry can help. Porcelain veneers, bleaching, and in office teeth whitening treatments! Visit Your Dental Office to learn more about teeth whitening options for your teeth. Contact us today to book an appointment and get the snowy white smile you've always desired.