If you decide to beautify your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment in Friendswood, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment too. Over time, common staining will transpire. To help slow down that process, David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry offers useful tips to make your stunning smile last.
Do’s
First, rinse daily with an anti-cavity rinse. This boosts dental hygiene, curtails bacteria, slows the build-up of plaque, and also helps whiten your teeth. Additionally, there are many over-the-counter rinses with an additional whitening agent which will help increase the results of the whitening process.
Don’ts
There are some daily practices to skip because they will stain your teeth over time. These include drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, red wine, smoking, and even some medications. If you cannot completely cut these out of your life, rinse your mouth out after you use them. Furthermore, avoid acidic foods and beverages. These can weaken or wear away the enamel on your teeth, and thin enamel allows the yellow dentin to show through. Lastly, artificial coloring in any foods and condiments can stain your newly whitened teeth. Candy, popsicles, and fruit punch are examples. Avoid these if you can.
Remember the Basics
We probably don’t need to remind you, but brushing your teeth properly a couple times a day will help you keep your white smile. You can even choose a toothpaste with extra whitening or baking soda to help the process. Proper brushing should take you at least two minutes using short brush strokes, paying close attention to the gum line and hard-to-reach areas. Clean the outer surfaces of your upper, then lower teeth, as well as the inner surfaces. Finally, don’t forget the chewing surfaces and your tongue. Using good brushing techniques for 120 seconds will improve oral hygiene, and extend the life of your teeth whitening treatment in Friendswood!
It doesn’t take too much effort or money to make your whitened smile last. If you have any questions or would like an estimate on teeth whitening treatment in Friendswood, call David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. We also offer other cosmetic dentistry services, like dental implants and porcelain veneers.
Contact David C. Montz DDS, PA & Associates – Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry:
832-895-5120
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
820 S Friendswood Ste 100
Friendswood, Texas
77546
