Natural White Teeth Maintenance

When you have a perfect set of gleaming white teeth you’ll want to do everything you can to maintain then. Of course you can’t avoid using your teeth altogether but there are a number of things you can do to keep your teeth looking their very whitest.

That is why at WhiterTeethWhitening.Com we have come up with this quick list to help you maintain your white teeth naturally, and get real value for money from the whitening treatment you used.

Gentle Brushing

Surprisingly many people don’t brush their teeth correctly. When you brush you teeth you should do so gently, letting the bristles flick over your teeth rather than grind in. When you brush your teeth too hard you are wearing away the white enamel, which leaves the dentin visible. Dentin is a discolored yellow so obviously you want to have as much white enamel covering it as possible.

You should brush your teeth two to three times a day with a good teeth whitening toothpaste that contains calcium and also promotes enamel (re)growth.

Flossing and Mouthwash

After you’ve brushed your teeth you should always floss and then rinse out with mouthwash. It is important to do it in this order as flossing removes large pieces of debris from your teeth and the mouthwash will then rinse away any smaller pieces from between your teeth. Clean teeth equals white teeth!

Chew Gum

When you chew gum you are cleaning your teeth from plaque and debris that may have built up from food and drink you’ve ingested through the day. Chewing gum also creates more saliva in your mouth which keeps your teeth cleaner and your breath fresh. Plus because of the soft, chewy nature of gum it is excellent and getting between gaps in your teeth cleaning those hard to reach areas.

Use A Straw

Even when the whiteness of your teeth are at stake it’s hard to give up the drinks you love. Coffee, tea, red wine and cola’s all cause discoloration to your teeth but luckily there’s a way around this, without having to abstain altogether. By drinking through a straw you are minimizing the contact made between the drink and your teeth. If you don’t have access to a straw or don’t wish to use them then you can always take quick, small sips, ensuring that the liquid doesn’t stay in contact with your teeth for long.

Swill Water After Eating or Drinking

If you can neither brush or chew gum after eating or drinking then the next best alternative is to take a swig of water and swill it around your teeth for a few moments before swallowing. This greatly reduces staining if you can do it soon after eating or drinking. As an added bonus the fluoride in the water will also whiten your teeth very slightly.
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By following all the advice above you can ensure that after a teeth whitening treatment you keep your teeth white for as long as possible. While you probably won’t see your teeth become any whiter simply by using these tips they are perfect for maintaining a great set of white teeth.