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A Book Everyone Should Add to Their ‘Must Read’ List Meet Kismet, a Dentist’s Toothless Therapy Dog Craft a Snow-Free Indoor Snowball Fight Help Your Child Stop Sucking Their Thumb Festive Apple Cider Don’t Hide Your Smile This Holiday Season
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Whitening Your Teeth This Holiday Season Don’t Hide Your Smile This Year
December is a time for family and holiday cheer. It’s also the perfect time to curl up under a blanket with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Unfortunately, consuming these tasty beverages can increase the risk of staining your teeth. If you’re worried about your smile this December, here are a few whitening options that can give you the smile you want! Rinses When paired with daily brushing and flossing, using mouthwash is an excellent way to freshen breath and improve dental hygiene. Recently, manufacturers have started to include hydrogen peroxide in some mouthwashes, which has some teeth-whitening benefits. While these rinses can help whiten teeth, they take longer to show results and are not as effective as other methods. Regardless, these rinses can improve your oral health and make your smile a little brighter.
and decreases the chance of tooth decay. Fluoride alone, however, cannot remove stains from a tooth’s surface. That is why using a whitening toothpaste is so beneficial. These toothpastes include chemicals that gently remove surface stains from the teeth, which makes them perfect for daily coffee and tea drinkers! Take note that whitening toothpastes don’t contain bleach and can only whiten the teeth about one shade. Strips and Gels Both whitening strips and gels are great products to use to whiten teeth at home, and they are more powerful than whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes. The application methods and instructions for different brands of gels vary, and users should follow the instructions carefully. The strength of the peroxide used in the product will determine how long you should keep it on your teeth and how often you can apply it. Like gels, whitening strips also contain hydrogen peroxide. People often prefer transparent whitening strips to gels because they are easier to
use. Again, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions if you choose to use these products.
Professional Whitening The most effective and long-lasting way to achieve a whiter smile is to go to the professionals. Although professional whitening is one of the more expensive methods, it’s also one of the safest. Most treatments take less than an hour, and the results are immediately visible. Additionally, your dentist will know which whitening product or service will be the most effective for you, and they’ll know exactly how to administer it. Over-the-counter products — like mouthwashes, toothpastes, gels, and strips — are great to use for quick fixes, and they can come in handy for family photo shoots this holiday season. However, for the best results, it’s always wise to enlist a professional. To set up an appointment and learn more about whitening products and services, call our office today!
Toothpastes Most toothpastes contain fluoride, a mineral that helps strengthen teeth
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