Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA
Were you naturally gifted with a beautiful mouth of bright, white teeth? Did you recently undergo a professional whitening treatment in our Santa Cruz cosmetic dentist’s office? Either way, you’ve worked hard for those pearly whites, and it’s our job to help you maintain your results. So, how do you keep your dazzling smile?
Let’s drill down into five of the most effective and fool-proof ways:
Brush and floss
The cornerstone of strong oral health and a gorgeous smile is brushing and flossing as recommended by our Scotts Valley family dentist and the American Dental Association: Brush twice a day, once after breakfast and once before bed, for two minutes each time, and floss at least once daily.
Limit stain-causing foods and beverages
Unfortunately, some of the foods and drinks we love the most are also a primary culprit for staining our teeth. Enjoy the following in moderation: coffee, tea, dark sodas, red wine, tomato sauces, dark berries and chocolate.
Hydrate
Drinking water encourages saliva production, which is an important part of protecting oral health. Staying well-hydrated ensures the salivary glands have the resources they need to do their job.
What is the role of saliva in your oral health? It is a natural antiseptic and helps by:
- Maintaining pH balance
- Washing away food particles and bacteria
- Healing mouth wounds
Schedule routine dental cleanings
No matter how strong your oral hygiene routine at home, plaque and tartar can still build up in hard-to-reach locations in the mouth. Appointments with our Los Gatos family dentist will help you maintain your healthy, bright, white smile.
Consider professional whitening
If you’ve tried it all and still don’t have the striking smile you want, consider professional whitening in our cosmetic dentist office in Scotts Valley. In as little time as your lunch break, you can dramatically improve the color of your teeth.
TEETH WHITENING IN SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, AND LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
Experience the confidence boost that only a bright, white smile can give you. Talk to us about your smile goals at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, (831) 824-5111, or reach out to us online to schedule an appointment today.
