Holiday Teeth Whitening Tips!

‘Tis the season for giving and of course, feasting! Indulging in your favorite holiday foods and festive drinks this time of year is inevitable, so it’s important to take special care of your teeth to ensure they stay healthy and white as snow.
Follow these teeth whitening tips to keep your teeth merry and bright throughout the holiday season and beyond.

Sip Through Straws

Seasonal lattes, coffee, tea, hot buttered rum, red wine and other dark beverages should always be sipped through a straw in order to prevent tooth stains and yellowing. Using straws will reduce how much your favorite beverages come in contact with your front teeth. So, the next time you’re offered a drink at a holiday gathering or restaurant, politely ask for a straw, or better yet, stash one in your pocket or purse so you always have one on hand.

Give Your Mouth a Good Rinse

Rinsing your mouth with water after eating and drinking is essential for keeping your teeth pearly-white during the holidays and throughout the year. This teeth whitening tip is especially important after eating or drinking something dark-hued, sugary, or acidic. A good rinse will help wash away acid from your teeth, plus produce healthy saliva. Dark drinks and food like red wine and chocolate can both stain your teeth, so rinsing or even taking sips of water after indulging can help ward off stains and tooth discoloration.

Opt for Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment

Everyone wants their smile to look white and bright for holiday photos and family gatherings, so many reach for over-the-counter teeth whitening strips or trays. Unfortunately, these products aren’t as strong and don’t work as well as the teeth whitening treatments found at a dentist’s office. Call us today, and let us tell you about our professional take home system to help prepare your smile for the holiday season.

Stock Up on Sugarless Gum

Chewing on sugar-free gum allows your mouth to produce healthy saliva, which can help fight plaque and ward off tooth decay. After drinking your peppermint mocha latte, or indulging in sweet treats, pop a piece of sugarless gum into your mouth to keep your teeth white, bright, and healthy when you don’t have time to brush between commitments.

Snack On Teeth-Brightening Foods

Some of your favorite holiday foods can actually be good for your teeth! Think fibrous veggies found on veggie trays like celery and carrots. These veggies and other oral health boosting foods actually work to remove plaque from your teeth as you chew on them, plus stimulate healthy saliva production.

Schedule an End-of-Year Teeth Cleaning and Exam

During a teeth cleaning and exam, a hygienist will use special teeth cleaning instruments and techniques that give you a whiter, healthier smile. Think about scheduling an end-of-year teeth cleaning and exam to ensure that your smile stays its cleanest, shiniest, and brightest throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

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