Smart Secrets to Having Beautiful White Teeth

What is the first thing you notice about other people?

Is it the way they walk, the way they talk, or the way they shake your hand?

Or maybe it’s the way they dress (some to impress, some to express, true that).

No. The first thing, or at least one of the first things, you notice is the way they smile. And when they smile, it’s impossible not to notice their teeth.

Smart Secrets to Having Beautiful White Teeth

Teeth are one of the things that speak the loudest about us, dividing us almost without fault into those who do or do not take care of themselves. Considering that they leave such a strong, lasting impression, it is a tad bizarre that we so often choose to neglect them. And with so many easily accessible and affordable options, there’s no valid excuse for that.

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.”

Do you want to be one of those people with excuses rather than reasons?

Slowly but inevitably, a negligent lifestyle will leave its mark, making a lasting (perhaps even permanent) damaging impact on your teeth. There are many temptations to succumb to under everyday pressure and in moments of stress. Indulging in carbonated drinks, processed foods, sweets, coffee, and nicotine – to mention just a few – will not only make your teeth look unsightly, but will also negatively impact your overall health.

If you chew on that a bit, you will have to agree that taking special care of your teeth goes beyond having a dashing smile – it means being good to yourself and treating your body the way it deserves.

As is the case with many things, beautiful, healthy teeth don’t come overnight. To maintain good oral hygiene, you might have to give up on a thing or two, but since they are bad for you anyway, it won’t be much of a loss.

Basic steps to stronger, whiter teeth

The first and most important thing is to change your eating habits. For a start, a healthy lifestyle will provide you with the right mindset. Give up on the notorious teeth-stainers such as carbonated drinks, juices, and energy drinks – especially the latter, since they will destroy your tooth enamel. Bear in mind that any drink with phosphoric and citric acids is a killer for your teeth. Taken in large quantities, tea, coffee, and red wine will also stain your teeth considerably. Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy them in moderation. What you shouldn’t enjoy, even in moderation, is smoking – if you have that habit, this is just one of the reasons you should give it up for good.

Eating a lot of processed food rich in sugar and starch also won’t help; in fact, you should avoid it like the plague. It will be easy once a vivid mental image of bacteria in your mouth having a feeding frenzy on all that sugar you’ve consumed becomes firmly engraved in your mind. Make eating fresh fruits and vegetables a habit – your whole body will appreciate it. Dairy products are also a good way to strengthen your teeth. One word: calcium!

Also, try to always stay hydrated to prevent having a dry mouth – lack of saliva is one of the biggest contributors to teeth discoloration. Finally, avoid abusing antibiotics – it has been proven that some medications can negatively impact the whiteness of your teeth.

“You don’t have to brush your teeth – just the ones you want to keep”

What else can you do to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful?

The obvious answer is to brush your teeth regularly – at least twice a day and, if possible, after every meal. Another vivid mental image of rotting food stuck in your teeth will help you remember it’s time to brush (and don’t skip on the tongue!). Brush, but don’t overbrush, as it can result in thinned enamel and bleeding gums.

Pick an adequate toothbrush that you will replace at least once in every two months. And while you’re at that, pick a good toothpaste, as well – fluoride toothpaste will strengthen your teeth, and whitening toothpaste will help you achieve decent results in reducing teeth discoloration at a very low cost. To make sure you’ve removed all that extra bits of food after eating, start flossing unless you are one of those unfortunate souls with a very tight (or non-existent) teeth gap. In that case, there will be one reason more for you to pay regular visits to your dentist.

And when it comes to that, choosing the right dentist is even more important than picking the right toothbrush. You will want to find someone with plenty of experience and who inspires confidence – someone you can trust. That someone might be a renowned cosmetic dentist Dr. Luke Cronin, one of Australia’s most sought-after when it comes to general and cosmetic dentistry. The most recent demonstration of his virtuosity in transforming teeth into beautiful smiles was in an impressive feature in Vogue Australia.

Easy tips for home-made teeth whiteners

In addition to professional care, there are some natural remedies you can use to freshen up your teeth. Rubbing your teeth with apple cider vinegar, then rinsing your mouth with water is perhaps the easiest solution. Mixing baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and using it as a paste is also not very time-consuming, but can be quite effective.

Two more natural methods for whitening teeth have recently gained a lot of popularity, namely oil pulling and cleaning with activated charcoal. In the first case, it takes no more than to swish a bit of coconut, sesame, or sunflower oil in your mouth before a meal to break the plaque – it’s as simple as that. Using activated charcoal demands a little more attention since it’s easy to stain everything around you with black powder, but supposedly it gives even better results. Some warn against the frequent use of activated carbon toothpaste, though, since certain brands are a bit too abrasive. Make sure to choose wisely, and apply everything in moderation.

Conclusion

We hope you find these tips helpful in taking everyday care of your teeth. However, take care not to abuse either of these methods so as not to break down tooth enamel in a desperate effort to get pearly white teeth overnight. Most of all, do not overuse bleachers and whiteners – you will most definitely regret it.

What you won’t regret, though, is smiling more, especially now that you have such healthy, white teeth.