A light and bright healthy smile can make such a good first impression, lift your self confidence and make you beam from ear to ear. These are our Dentist- approved top tips for giving you a dazzling smile.
Regular Professional check-up & cleans
When we say how important check-ups and cleans are for your overall oral health, we really mean it! It ensures changes in your mouth are monitored and can be prevented or intervened. A professional clean is also important to remove calculus build up that can't be removed without special tools as well as removing tough stains on the teeth.
Home Oral Care
Brushing twice a day and flossing ensures plaque build-up is removed from the teeth and gums. Using a whitening toothpaste also helps maintain the colour of your teeth. However, with a Whitening toothpaste ensure it contains fluoride and speak to your dentist before use, to see if your teeth are suitable.
Diet
Foods and drinks that you consume can stain your teeth. Wine, soy sauce and coffee are some of the most known stain causes so limiting your intake can help. Keep to a balanced diet, and drinking water while you eat to rinse your mouth will help keep the staining minimised.
Quit Smoke/Vaping
Smoking and vaping will dull your smile by increasing the adhesion of plaque to the teeth, causing increased rate of decay. It also causes demineralisation of your enamel which will weaken your teeth and lose their shine. Not to mention the increased risk of gum disease which results in bleeding gums and bad breath.
Professional Whitening
Teeth whitening at our Lower Templestowe Dental Excellence works by applying Hismile PAP+ to the teeth and using a light to accelerate the stain removing process. The advantages of having professional teeth whitening are, it is only an hour process to bring your teeth back to the brighten natural white condition with zero effort for the patient.
Home Whitening
Home whitening is perfect for maintaining your whitening results at home by brightening your teeth when you feel like they need to be lifted again after the effects of diet and lifestyle.
Follow these tips for your best bright smile and we will see you at your next appointment!