Professionals are urging consumers to avoid investing in cheap home dental whitening procedures, as some of them can end up damaging your smile irreparably.
There’s a massive amount of terrible advice on tooth whitening on the internet, mainly created by people who simply don’t know about the science behind a whiter smile.
In fact, some of this advice can do far more harm than good.
Some have recommended a combination of orange juice, lemon juice and salt to be an effective and cheap way to achieve a whiter smile. This couldn’t be more wrong. The truth is that, if consumed on a regular basis, this combination of chemicals can do serious damage to your teeth both short- and long-term. Tooth enamel will become chipped away and eroded, significntly weakening teeth.
The good news is that there are plenty of healthy ways you can keep your teeth looking at their best.
Simply brushing your teeth 2-3 times a day is a great start, and is something that is actually commonly overlooked by the majority of British people.
Drinking plenty of water can actually help too – it might sound a little silly, but there is sound science behind this claim.
As well as keeping you fitter and healthier in general, drinking enough water every day cleanses and soothes your mouth. It can reduce the pH level in the oral cavity and the stomach, and a lower acidity level means less damage to your teeth in general.
These two things will have a great impact on the overall quality of your smile. In terms of supplementary methods used to improve your oral hygiene, make sure to invest in some high quality mouthwash and some dental floss.
Dental floss can be tricky, and not everyone gets on with it. However, this problem has been remedied by way of new ‘pick’ style implements that have dental floss stetted across the end of a small plastic bridge. These can be held like a toothbrush for a much easier flossing experience, and they go a huge way to reducing the amount of food and plaque between your teeth.
Make sure that any mouthwash that you buy doesn’t have any alcohol in it. Alcohol is high in sugar, and when you consider that your teeth will be covered in a thin film of the mouthwash after you’ve finished your dental hygiene routine, it’s not hard to see how this can end up being counterproductive. Mouthwash that has alcohol – and therefore sugar – in it can allow your mouth and harbour more germs that usual, and in some cases this can lead you to be more prone to sore throats and colds.
If you’re looking for more advice on improving your dental hygiene or cosmetic dental surgery, then why not get in contact with local Dentists in Maidenhead.