Teeth stains are common, but they aren’t always what they seem. Extrinsic teeth stains, the most frequent kind, appear on the surfaces of your teeth, often from the foods and beverages you consume. They can also usually be erased with a professional teeth whitening treatment. Because of all that your teeth are responsible for, extrinsic stains are often difficult to prevent. However, you can reduce teeth staining, and sometimes reverse it, with consistently good hygiene and a few tips from your Downey dentists.
Tips for Naturally Brighter Teeth
Brush like your teeth depend on it
Brushing your teeth every day is about more than just doing what your parents told you. Though you can’t see them, your mouth hosts over 600 identifiable kinds of bacteria, and many more kinds that have yet to be classified. Every day, these germs form plaque that stick to your teeth, weaken their enamel, and make them more susceptible to stains and cavities. Brushing every day helps keep your teeth clean of bacteria and strong enough to repel teeth stains longer.
Take the time to floss
Brush all you want, but the bristles won’t reach between your teeth, unless they’re unusually (and unhealthily) gapped. To truly rid your teeth of damaging bacteria, be sure to floss at least once every day, as well, preferably before going to sleep at night.
Eat healthy
You know fruits and veggies are good for the body, but did you know they can be good for the appearance of your teeth? Crunchy fruits and vegetables, like apples and celery, have fibrous textures that act like nature’s miniature toothbrushes, scrubbing plaque and minor stains from your teeth. The saliva flow they induce will also help keep bacteria in check in between your teeth brushing routines.
Trust your dentist
As good as you are at caring for your teeth at home, your teeth can still stain and develop a cavity without regular care from your dentist. A dental checkup and cleaning allows Dr. Hakimzadeh to inspect your teeth for early signs of trouble, and to thoroughly clean them of bacterial plaque and tartar. Dr. Hakimzadeh can also advise you on how to improve your hygiene, and suggest teeth whitening if your stains are significant.
ABOUT DOWNEY FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health so they can enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
