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Five Ways You Can Help Brighten Your Smile

June 9, 2021

Five Ways You Can Help Brighten Your Smile

Do you love your smile? Or do you wish it was brighter and more beautiful? If you wish you had a whiter smile, we have good news for you – there are some steps you can take to get a whiter smile. Keep reading for five ideas or simply contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to make an appointment for a dental cleaning and exam.

  1.  Chew Sugar-Free Gum
  2. Gum helps to increase saliva production, and saliva is somewhat like a natural tooth cleaner. The more saliva you have in your mouth, the more likely you are to have a healthier, whiter smile. If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, pick up a pack of gum – but make sure it is sugar-free so that you do not increase sugar in your mouth.

  3.  Munch on a Stalk of Celery
  4. Celery is another great option to help clean your teeth if you cannot get to a bathroom to brush them. Celery is crunchy, increases saliva production, and does not require a lot of work to chew. It can also help massage the gums and dislodge food that is stuck between your teeth.

  5. Stop Using Tobacco Products
  6. If you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco, then your teeth are simply going to yellow much faster than the average non-tobacco user’s teeth would. There is no way around this other than to quit smoking.

  7.  Reduce Your Coffee Intake
  8. Coffee is not as terrible for your teeth as other substances are, but over time having numerous cups of coffee a day can stain your teeth. There are a few options here. First, reducing your coffee intake can reduce the impact it has on your teeth. Second, if you drink iced coffee, make sure that you always use a straw. This reduces the contact coffee has directly with your teeth.

  9. Have Your Teeth Professionally Whitened
  10. Yes, there are over-the-counter teeth whitening products, but we strongly recommend that if you want the best possible experience, you choose professional teeth whitening. While it does cost more, remember that over-the-counter options require numerous treatments before you see any difference. On the other hand, professional teeth whitening gives you dramatic results in one session, and they last much longer, too.

Are You Ready to Embrace a Whiter Smile?

If you are ready to get your teeth white and beautiful, then we advise you to contact your local dentist as soon as possible. Through a comprehensive exam and cleaning, we can determine what is causing your teeth to be yellow. We might be able to treat the underlying causes as well as providing whitening that can give you results today. Call California Dental Group now at (800) 407-0161 to learn more.

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