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Tooth
whitening
First ,
you should speak with your dentist . He will tell you
exactly whether whitening procedures are effective for you .
Whiteners don’t correct always all types of discoloration .
Yellow-ish hued teeth may probably bleach well , brown-ish-colored
teeth may bleach less well and gray-ish hued teeth may not
bleach well at all . Anyway , bleaching may not enhance your
smile if you had tooth colored fillings placed for your
front teeth . The whitener won’t effect the color of these
materials , and may stand out in your newly whitened smile .
You should probably check more options , like porcelain
veneers or dental bonding .
If you
choose for bleaching , the dentils will apply either a
protective gel or something like a rubber shield to protect
the oral tissues . This procedure , can be done in the
dentist’s office , and it’s called chairside bleaching ,
which requires more than one office visit .
Tooth
care
Remove
the plague
To prevent
cavities , you must remove plague ( a transparent layer of
bacteria that surrounds the teeth ) . The best way is to
brush your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day .
Brushing stimulates the gums , by helping and keeping them
healthy and prevent gum disease . Fluoride is the most
common active ingredient in toothpaste that prevents
cavities . You should always be sure that your toothpaste
contains fluoride .
Facts
on flossing
Brushing
is very important but it won’t remove 100% the plague and
particles of food between your teeth . You’ll need to floss
these spaces at least once a day . Be careful with any floss
and avoid injuring gums .
Tooth
Whitening Products
Some
toothpastes claim to whiten your teeth , it’s not bad at all
as long as it contains fluoride and ingredients that fight
plague and tartar . Probably there won’t be noticeable
changes of your teeth’s color .
Nutrition Connection
When you
eat sugary foods or drinks sodas frequently , the enamel
that is protecting your teeth is exposed to acids . Food
like candies , cough drops and breath mints containing sugar
are especially harmful because they dissolve slowly in your
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