January can be a dreary month, but flashing a brighter, whiter smile is enough to make anyone feel more beautiful and confident, and even better doesn’t need to cost a fortune. You may even find some ways to brighten your smile fit nicely with good intentions to quit smoking or other habits that can stain your teeth. Smoking is well known for staining teeth, and the habit goes hand-in-hand with serious dental problems, including gum disease and oral cancer. Read on to discover several other methods to brighten your smile in Oshawa.
Using Whitening Toothpaste
Good quality whitening toothpaste can help brighten your teeth slightly by removing some surface stains, but be aware it will not make a significant difference. Make sure you choose a toothpaste containing fluoride that will help protect your teeth. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush that will not damage your tooth enamel.
Cut down on Tea and Coffee
Tea and coffee are well known for staining teeth, so it can be helpful to cut down your consumption. However, if this idea is too horrible to contemplate, try rinsing your mouth with water after drinking these beverages, as this will help to wash some of the staining agents away.
Chew Sugar-Free Gum
Chewing sugar-free gum after meals helps promote saliva production and can help wash away loose food particles that could otherwise contribute to teeth staining. Sugar-free gum containing xylitol is especially good for dental health as it helps fight plaque buildup.
Regular Dental Cleanings
Regular hygiene appointments at Margolian Dentistry are a super easy way to brighten your smile. Our experienced hygienists gently scale or scrape away all plaque and tartar buildup before carefully polishing your teeth. The polishing paste helps remove some surface stains leaving you with a brighter and fresher smile while protecting your oral health in Whitby.
Professional Teeth Whitening
If you want to improve the colour of your teeth significantly, then professional teeth whitening in Ajax is the way to go and is very cost-effective. We can use professional strength whitening products that are far more effective than anything you can buy over the counter, and the results will last longer. Most importantly, we ensure that teeth whitening treatments are safe so they will not damage your teeth and gums or cause unwanted side effects like tooth sensitivity.
A professional teeth whitening treatment can lift the overall colour of your teeth by several shades during a single appointment. Margolian Dentistry uses Zoom whitening products which are world-renowned for their efficacy and safety. During an in-office treatment, your lips and gums are first protected before we coat your teeth with professional strength whitening gel. The gel is then activated with a special light. The light simply helps gel penetrate your tooth enamel more deeply and quickly, providing excellent results.
We can also provide home whitening kits containing custom whitening trays and professional strength whitening gel that is safe for home use. The whitening trays are made to fit precisely over your teeth, and we show you how to fill them with whitening gel and insert and remove them. They are designed to be comfortable to wear so that you can leave them in for several hours a day or even overnight, and they provide excellent control over the whitening process. Custom whitening trays are also good for anybody with exceptionally sensitive teeth and gums and who will find it more comfortable to whiten slowly. These custom-made trays are perfect for topping up the results in the comfort of your own home, so your smile always looks its best.
