Beautiful, white teeth portray health and confidence. It is no wonder that more and more Americans are getting teeth whitening procedures. In fact, teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic procedure today.
However, after your teeth whitening procedure, how should you care for your teeth?
The most effective means of maintaining whitened teeth is avoiding or greatly reducing foods that causes teeth discoloration. Some types of food and drinks to avoid include pasta, gravy, berries, curry based sauces or dishes, soy sauce, ketchup, tomato based sauces, mustard, tea, sodas, coffee, and red wine. Basically, if a food or drink is likely to stain white clothing, it's likely to stain your teeth.
If you can't quit drinking tea or coffee immediately after teeth whitening, you can reduce the amount you drink and try to use a straw to prevent the liquid from having contact with your teeth. Avoiding smoking cigarettes will also greatly prolong your whitened teeth because nicotine causes yellowish stains.
Additionally, some cosmetics like lipstick can stain the teeth so be sure to be careful not to make contact with your teeth. For.
For more information on teeth whitening or after care, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.
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