8 Ways to Improve My Smile

There are actually more than 8 ways to improve your smile. Although many people automatically assume that dental visits and costly treatments top the list, they would only be partially right. In fact, there are many inexpensive things you can do at home to improve your smile. We’re going to explore at-home options and cosmetic dentistry options to offer you a complete picture, though.

8 Ways to Improve Your Smile at Home

Invest in a quality toothbrush — An electric or sonic toothbrush removes more plaque than its manual counterparts. This will assist in creating healthier gums.

Brush your teeth at least twice daily — At the very least, you should be brushing your teeth twice daily. Most dentists will suggest that you brush after each meal and rinse with plain water several times throughout the day.

Floss at least once daily — Flossing at least once daily will help remove plaque between teeth and around and under the gumline. The benefits of flossing include less tooth decay and a decreased possibility of periodontal disease.

Use an oral irrigation tool — Although an irrigation tool can be used instead of flossing, it should be used in addition to flossing.

Avoid tobacco products — Tobacco products contain nicotine, which is a yellowy-brown film that can stain your teeth. Some of this staining may also soak into the enamel on your teeth causing more permanent staining.

Avoid coffee, tea, and red wine — Unfortunately, these drinks cause staining similar to that caused by smoking. While some stains can be removed during polishing, they may stain the enamel which is permanent. Although not a complete solution, drinking through a straw can reduce the risk of staining slightly. Frequent rinsing with water will also help.

Use a commercial whitening product — There is a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) whitening products available. Check with your dentist for recommendations to determine which ones will work best for your smile.

Drink water — Drinking water helps your teeth by flushing out food particles, which discourages tooth decay. Tap water is better than bottled water due to the fluoride included in most commercial water sources.

How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile

The best way to keep your smile bright and white is regular oral hygiene and dental checkups every six months. If your teeth have become too damaged, there are cosmetic procedures that can make your smile look great again. Although not a complete list, these procedures are among the most common:

• Dental crowns cover bad teeth, attach bridges, or protect weak teeth
• Veneers are used on the front of teeth to cover bad teeth
• Bonding fuses your natural tooth enamel with bonding materials to restore your smile
• Dental implants can replace missing teeth

Dentists and orthodontists can also perform professional tooth whitening and many other cosmetic procedures to restore your smile. If you wish to learn more, please contact Dentistry at Bonney Lake for an appointment.

When Was Your Last Dental Checkup?

If you haven’t had a regular dental checkup recently, please contact our office to set up an appointment. Dentistry at Bonney Lake offers new patient specials and other affordable options for your dental care.

To set up your appointment, fill out and submit the online Appointment Request Form. You may also call our office at (253) 236-7456.

 

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