Having a healthy smile is a reflection of your overall health. When teeth are bright and white, we feel better and we smile more. Studies have shown that smiling is a physical act that excites the brain to produce more \u201cfeel good\u201d chemicals like dopamine. Smiling, especially when you have bright white teeth, has also been shown to give you that edge in professional and social success.<\/p>\n
If you want to keep your brilliant smile, you know there are many pitfalls that can dull your radiant smile.<\/p>\n
Here are four tips for preserving your awesome smile.<\/p>\n
If you set the deliberate intention to protect your teeth from unnecessary harm, this encourages purposeful daily activities such as brushing and flossing. Not only that, when you focus on the task at hand and not rush through the process, your teeth and gums will appreciate it. If you occasionally use a home teeth whitening kit or use quality whitening you\u2019ll roll back any stains from the occasional coffee or curry.<\/p>\n
Just like we\u2019ve heard it\u2019s important to watch what we eat, it\u2019s also important to watch how<\/i> we eat. Unless you live in a bland food world, it\u2019s tough to avoid food with deep colours. We may suggest that you use a straw when drinking tea, coffee, or soft drinks. Also, make it a habit to rinse out your mouth with water after eating a meal or drinking dark coloured drinks. Rinsing is better than brushing in this instance because your teeth enamel is usually softer after eating and may be susceptible to erosion from brushing.<\/p>\nMother Nature<\/h2>\n
Crunchy fruit and veggies are not only great for your health, they have a polishing effect that discourages plaque buildup. A stick of celery, dilutes and sweeps away bits of food that can cause stains.<\/p>\n