A bright, white smile not only makes you feel more confident, but it is also a sign of overall good health. Brushing and flossing regularly can help you maintain a white smile, but over time, your teeth might become less than pearly white, and you may want to consider professional teeth whitening.
Here are some tips for maintaining a white smile, and if you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, contact Dr. Robert Sanford of the Sanford Center for Total Health Dentistry in Allentown, PA, for cosmetic dentistry options.
Tips for Keeping Your Smile White
- Minimize staining: You can keep staining to a minimum by avoiding foods and beverages that can tarnish your smile. These include coffee, red wine, cola, and tomato-based sauces.
- Quit smoking: As well as staining your teeth, smoking can also discolor your tongue. Smoking can also increase your risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
- Use whitening toothpaste: Toothpaste that contains whitening agents can brighten your teeth by up to three shades. It can help to remove the daily build-up of stains and keep your smile bright.
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Stubborn Stains
Sometimes, no matter how much you care for your teeth, over time, their brightness fades. This is when Allentown residents usually visit Dr. Stanford for teeth whitening advice. He offers advanced professional teeth whitening treatments that can remove stubborn extrinsic teeth stains. In-chair treatment can improve the whiteness of your teeth by up to fifteen shades. If your teeth have intrinsic stains (those that affect the dentine beneath the tooth’s outer layer) veneers or dental bonding can restore their brightness.
If you’re an Allentown resident and you’re having trouble with your smile, don’t fret—call Dr. Sanford at (610) 820-6000 for a cosmetic dentistry consultation.