A brighter smile is possible with cosmetic dentistry. We can use professional teeth whitening to remove stains and brighten your smile. But what happens next? In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about teeth whitening and how to keep your teeth bright and shining! A stunning smile is possible with the right care.
Teeth Whitening
We offer a brighter smile from the comfort of your own home! To remove teeth stains, we send you home with a set of strips. There will be instruction for proper use, and they will be worn daily for a set amount of time. Unlike store bought options, these provide dramatic improvement with results that last, and have been designed to limit the risk of tooth sensitivity. For some, teeth could be several shades brighter in as little as one to two weeks.
Better Diet
Once treatment ends, you can help these new results last even longer with daily care, including a healthier diet. Food high in sugar and starch promote plaque buildup, which makes discoloration more visible. The buildup could also increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, so try to eat healthier options like fresh fruits and veggies!
Improving At-Home Care
You can also help control plaque buildup and limit discoloration with daily brushing and flossing. You should brush when you wake and then again before going to bed, with each session lasting about two minutes. Be sure you use a fluoride toothpaste, as this helps strengthen the outer enamel. You also need to floss every evening too! These actions remove trapped particles left behind by the foods and drinks we consume, so they don’t have a chance to feed harmful oral bacteria and cause plaque and tartar to form. You also help fight cavities and periodontal issues, as well as bad breath too.
Dental Cleanings
To remove all plaque and tartar and enjoy bright smiles you should see us every six months for a dental cleaning visit. The cleaning is the process of using an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently break up and remove all plaque and tartar from their smile. When we finish, we then polish the teeth thoroughly for a smoother finish and a brighter appearance too! Of course, this also helps you avoid serious oral health complications too.
If you have any questions about teeth whitening, or about how to keep your teeth stain-free for longer periods, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Want a Shining Smile?
We would love to help you enjoy a brighter smile and maintain those results. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
