Tips to Keep a Bright White Smile
BEFORE WHITENING
AFTER WHITENING
Come in regularly for your 6 month exam. Prevention is important in keeping a healthy foundation. Keeping your gums healthy and your teeth cavity-free allows you to focus on the cosmetic aspect of dental care. During your visit, you will most likely receive your cleaning, which allows for your hygienist to remove any surface stains that can help with the appearance of a whiter smile.
Start your journey with professional whitening treatment. Typically most professional grade bleaching treatments allow for the best results to be achieved. Make sure you consult with a professional before starting any whitening treatment to ensure safety and best results.
Avoid dark, staining foods, not only during your whitening treatment but also in general. Minimizing the amount of dark beverages and foods will allow for your new smile to stay stain-free and whiter longer.
Create a touch up routine! Maintain your perfect shade by touching up at home with refill whitening gels as needed.
Use dentist-recommended products. Avoid abrasive “whitening” toothpastes as they can wear down the top layer of tooth structure called enamel, which can weaken and allow the tooth to appear more yellow in color and increase sensitivity.