Consciously flashing a smile or
two while engaging colleagues in conversation or negotiating business deals
with clients could be reassuring. But it becomes less desirable without
glistening white set of teeth to show off.
As you age your enamel expectedly
wears from chewing and constant exposure of the teeth to food acids. This
allows the dentine, a deep yellow to brownish material inside your teeth, to
show — even when you thoroughly brush.
Although lifestyle habits such as
smoking also account for the yellowing of the teeth, there are a number of
not-too-demanding measures that you can take to maintain proper oral hygiene
and restore the whiteness as you age.
Whitening formula
There are some not-so-costly
over-the-counter toothpaste, whitening gels, liquids and other products that
you can purchase to restore and maintain the whiteness of your teeth without
doing it harm.
You could opt for an ADA-approved
formula or that which contains an ingredient called blue covarine. Much of
these use mild abrasives and polishing agents create an optical illusion,
making your teeth appear brighter.
Opt for whitening kits
Asides from using teeth whitening
formula, a pack of teeth whitening kits would be a great option. Their
one-size-fits-all trays that adjust to the mold of your teeth would help mask
them and attain that ideal whiteness with repeated use.
You could also consider flossing
your teeth or apply whitening strips after the regular brushing. They are very
thin and coated with peroxide-based gel that would yield the desired results in
a matter of days.
Consider dental work
You could also seek the services
of a certified dentist who is expected to apply similar, albeit, more
professional methods in achieving the desired whiteness. There’s also the
option of bleaching or laser whitening which is far more effective than the
former.
Tooth whitening and dental work
should, however, be approached with caution for those who have lots of dental
veneers, bondings, fillings, bridges, and crowns. This is because whitening
would not lighten these artificials, thereby, making them stand out.
Home remedies
Some prefer age-long remedy of
baking soda and toothbrush to gently remove stains from their teeth. Using
hydrogen peroxide as a quick rinse while protecting the gum from abrasiveness
with an enamel-protecting toothpaste could also suffice.
Foods such as apples; pears;
sugarless chewing gum; and carrots are also a good choice since they trigger
saliva. This helps with neutralizing food acids that cause tooth decay and
keeping the teeth white in the long run.
Alter your lifestyle
An adjustment to your dietary
lifestyle could prove to be an ideal step towards achieving that whiteness to
your teeth. Cut down on your consumption of tobacco products and watch it on
coffee, black tea, coloured soda, and grape juice.
Brush your teeth after every meal
or, at least, twice a day. Consider purchasing a whitening pen with which to
paint whitening gel onto your teeth after properly brushing and flossing them.
This way, changes would become evident in no time.
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