That pearly white teeth have gone discolored or got stained are common complaints from many people. Even if the teeth are aligned perfectly, discolored and stained teeth lessens the attractiveness of smile and affects one’s confidence level. There are several things that you can do to make your teeth stay white. This article provides a tips how to do it.
1) Follow good oral hygiene practices
Good oral hygiene means brushing and flossing regularly. Brushing helps remove plaque (white sticky film appearing on teeth) from the teeth. If not removed, bacteria in the plaque react with leftover tiny food particles and form acid as a waste product. The formic acid thus formed attacks and damages the teeth.
Flossing helps flush out food particles from between the teeth where your toothbrush can not reach. Irregular brushing and flossing can make your teeth stained and discolored. Floss at least once a day.
2) Watch what you eat
Dark colored foods like blackberries, blueberries, soy and tomato sauce, coffee, tea, wine, etc. can stain your teeth. Moreover, fruit juices and frizzy drinks are high in acid that can make your teeth enamel (hard shiny layer of the teeth) porous which are likely to pick up stains.
To avoid this, brush or rinse your mouth thoroughly after consuming such kind of food/drinks. If this is not possible, at least drink a glass of water after you have had such food/drinks. Or you also can drink these drinks through straw.
3) If smoking, quit!
Tar and nicotine in tobacco can leave stains on your teeth making them look yellow or even brown that makes your smile unpleasant. Quitting smoking can do wonders to your oral health. It will keep your teeth white and more important, it will be beneficial to your overall health.
4) Visit your dentist regularly
Regular dental visits help in diagnosing dental problem if any and can be treated in its early stage before the problem becomes big and can help avoid the need of more complex and painful treatments.
Moreover, your dentist will educate you regarding oral hygiene practices. Dentist will give your teeth a thorough clean that will remove hardened plaque and stains that are not possible to remove by ourselves.
5) Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables
Crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots and celery help remove plaque and food particles from the teeth. Make sure that you include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet.