A white smile can mean a couple of things, healthy teeth, good oral hygiene, and healthy nutritional habits, not to mention a white smile is also aesthetic. It may sound redundant but the best way to maintain white teeth is by avoiding staining them as well as maintaining a good oral care routine. Although sometimes stains in the teeth may be pervasive, if you are dealing with persistent stains there are other teeth whitening options offered by dentists like Dr. Karen Tritinger-Young and Dr. Jose Mendoza at Lakeside Dentistry in Yakima, WA.
Oral Hygiene
Your oral care is the most important aspect of maintaining white teeth. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily for the right amount of time and using the correct technique to remove plaque buildup regularly. Flossing to ensure food and plaque does not build up in the hard to reach places.
Types of Stains And Stain Avoidance
There are two main different types of tooth discolorations that you could be dealing with. Extrinsic teeth stains, or stains that are on the surface of the teeth that are usually able to be removed with cleaning and stain removing products. Or intrinsic teeth stains which are discolorations that persist deep within your teeth through microscopic cracks in the enamel. These stains are much harder to clear and can require cosmetic dentistry help. Some of the main ways to avoid these stains are to avoid things like tobacco use, dark and heavily colored liquids, and foods, as well as following good oral care routines.
Learn More About Your Teeth Whitening Options
There are many teeth whitening options available in cosmetic dentistry. Removing stains and discolorations can be extremely beneficial to people who are suffering from the loss of confidence in their smile. Lakeside Dentistry is here to provide their patients with all the information they need about potential cosmetic dentistry procedures that would be best suited for their situation. Call our office in Yakima at (509) 494-0121 to set up an appointment today.