Here are five simple daily habits you can use to greatly reduce the chances of discoloring your pearly whites:
1. Rinse
Get into the practice of rinsing your mouth with water after drinking or eating.
This practice will help dislodge any stuck particles that would stain your teeth.
It is especially important to rinse out after consuming dark sodas, red wines, coffee, tea and processed foods.
2. Use a Straw
Using a straw to drink liquids is one of the ways to prevent your teeth from getting darker.
When we drink without straws, the liquid comes into contact with more surface areas of our teeth, and when we drink through a straw that contact is minimized.
3. Eat Raw Vegetables and Fruits
You have heard the saying: “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.”
You can bet that it also keeps the dentist away.
Fresh and crisp fruits and vegetables are like natural toothbrushes and help clean your teeth.
So have a few bites of an apple, celery, carrot or pear after your meals or snacks and reduce the chances of your teeth yellowing.
4. Dental Visits
Paying regular visits to your dentist at least once every six months is a great way to catch any dental problems such as tooth discoloration early before they become a bigger issue.
5. Basic Dental Hygiene
One of the reasons so many people suffer from teeth stains is because they fail to observe basic dental hygiene that could save them heartache and dollars down the road.
You must brush your teeth in the correct manner at least twice a day.
Flossing your teeth correctly and using a mouthwash daily provide extra oral health benefits and guarantee a whiter smile.
Looking to step up your oral hygiene? Call Maple Avenue Family Dentistry today at (401) 237-4324!
