Keeping Your Whiter Smile White
Ah, what a relief! You come in to see our Saxonburg, PA team for teeth whitening (or veneers or bonding) and you go home with a brilliant smile. Wow, what a difference just one cosmetic treatment can make. However, then you’re struck all at once by a realization: You want to keep your smile this way but you know that the same slow buildup of stains that led to discoloration in the first place can probably happen again (and you’re correct). You wonder what you can do. Fortunately, there are some easy answers.
Limit The Super-Staining Stuff
Guess what? If you want to avoid the immediate onset of new stains, one very easy choice to make is to try to avoid staining items. For instance, if you can choose between cola or red wine or water, you should choose water. If you’re making a meal, best to leave the staining berries and marinara out of the recipe. This may not always be an option but when it is … steer clear of staining foods and beverages!
Get Better About Rinsing After Snacks And Meals
Of course, completely avoiding stain-causing pigments is not going to prove very realistic. So, for those times when you do eat them but you want to maintain your white smile, remember that you can protect the results of your teeth whitening, etc., by rinsing with water following meals, snacks, and other beverages!
Give Your Smile The Essentials
Whether your smile is nice and bright thanks to teeth whitening, bonding, or veneers, your daily and long-term dental care will always remain the same and will always be what we suggest for the bulk of your white-smile protection. Don’t overlook the fact that removing staining particles and maintaining bright, healthy tissue is all about brushing twice each and every day, about flossing once every day, and by keeping your twice-every-year checkups and cleanings high on your priority list!
Don’t Forget That You Can Receive Cosmetic Help Again!
Of course, if you were to end up with discoloration again in the future (don’t forget that even with your best efforts, you are using your mouth for its purpose on a daily basis, so some amount of discoloration is normal!), we can help. You don’t get just one chance at relying on teeth whitening, dental bonding, or veneers. Instead, we may touch-up or replace treatment as necessary, so you can keep your smile vibrant. Have questions? See us soon!
Maintain Your White Grin
When your goal is to keep your smile in as beautiful of condition as possible after you receive cosmetic care, remember that we are a wellspring of advice! Ask your questions during your next visit for helpful answers. Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
