Now that it’s January, you likely want to start the year on the right foot. You may plan to lose weight, learn a new language, and more this month. Still, don’t forget to make “shiny teeth” one of your 2025 goals; this aim will pay off in the long run. Your Waverly dentist will even help you with this cosmetic dental pursuit. So, use these four great tips for a whiter smile in the coming months.
Avoid Meals with Stain Agents
For starters, you’ll want to avoid stain-causing foods and drinks for a while. Skipping out on them will quickly help your grin look brighter.
The problem is that some meals have “stain agents” – acids and colors that can stain teeth. If you have too many of the wrong foods and drinks, they’ll discolor your enamel and make your smile seem dirty. It follows that you should avoid pigmented stuff like red wine, coffee, or berries; they’ll darken your teeth.
Add Calcium to Your Diet
Getting a whiter smile isn’t just about diet restrictions, of course. You can also make teeth shine by adding more calcium to your meals.
You see, calcium is a key mineral in oral health; it strengthens enamel. Consuming more of it stops the yellow dentin beneath your pearly whites from being visible. Given that fact, try to eat more dairy products and other calcium-rich foods. This method should make your teeth gleam for years to come!
Practice Good Oral Hygiene
As you might expect, good oral hygiene could easily help your teeth look white. By ensuring your smile is strong and healthy, you’ll improve its color.
Remember, plaque and food debris don’t just cause cavities or gum disease. They can quickly stain your enamel as they grow in your mouth, making your smile look dirty and yellow. That said, this staining can be prevented (and reversed) with twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing. Such habits will remove your grin’s plaque, eliminate stains, and prevent future ones.
Get Pro Teeth Whitening
If nothing else works, you can always have a dentist whiten your teeth. You just need to see them for safe and professional treatment.
Indeed, many modern dentists offer teeth whitening procedures. Most could provide a take-home kit with clear, transparent trays and some bleaching gel. By using the gel-filled trays for two weeks, you’ll end up with a grin six to eight shades brighter!
Using these tips for a whiter smile should do you well in 2025. So, go ahead and start implementing them!
About the Practice
Corcoran Privitera Family Dental is based in Waverly, OH. Led by Drs. Corcoran and Privitera, our practice seeks to give every patient a truly dreamy smile! We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments tailored to your mouth and its unique needs. As a result, you’ll end each appointment with a stronger and more vibrant grin. For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (740)-835-4698.