Have you ever heard anyone say “he had such a perfect smile?” When they have, do you note the sound of reverence in their voices? Do not be surprised to hear this, as many first impressions are formed based on a stunning white smile. Keep reading to better your smile.
Avoid things like cigarettes, coffee and red wine as these stain your teeth. These items have chemicals that will stain your teeth. If you just can’t kick the habit of these, make sure that you brush your teeth immediately after consuming them. As another option, go get some finger brushes and carry around a pocket size toothpaste. This way you can keep your teeth clean without carrying around a toothbrush. The brush’s roughness is what gets your teeth clean.
Regular dental cleanings are key to keeping your smile bright. Get on some six month schedule for cleaning and set your appointment for your next cleaning when you’re in there. It can be rather simple to just let it pass by one day and plan on perhaps brushing twice as hard tomorrow, but that’s something you should never do. Let it slide once and you’re likely to fall into a habit and go right back to square one.
Stop smoking if you can. Not only the smoke but the nicotine also causes discoloration to teeth and fingernails too.
The differences between ordinary toothpaste and teeth-whitening toothpaste are actually quite minimal. Don’t spend money on something if the product isn’t going to make that much difference in how white your teeth are. Read reviews and talk to your dentist before deciding on any whitening products.
Visiting your dentist on a regular basis for cleanings is one of the best steps towards maintaining a beautiful smile. Maintain these cleanings approximately twice per year. When your done with a cleaning, set up your following appointment so you don’t forget. Also, the dentist’s office can call you or send you a letter to remind you.
Now that you’ve read these tips, are you ready to hear people say that YOUR smile is perfect? When you’ve whitened your teeth, people will respect you as a different person than you were before. Apply the tips you read in this article today to start on the road to respect!