HOW TO AVOID TEETH STAINS

A bright smile makes a terrific first impression. For some, though, pearly white teeth have eluded them and they are not sure why.

We have some simple tips that can help.While reading through the list you may think, “Well, of course, that would work.”

And that's the point.

You don't have to disrupt your entire life.

You just need to do the things that you would tell someone else if they asked you for advice.

BASIC DAILY MAINTENANCE

The first thing you should do when you get up, and the last thing before going to bed, is brush your teeth.

Waiting to brush after breakfast is also an option.But there are germs that have marinated over the course of the night and a simple rinse before eating will help.

Along with gently brushing your teeth, gums, tongue and the roof of your mouth, remember to floss.

Even if you only floss once a day you will do your teeth a great favor.

Beyond daily tasks there are the6-month visits to your dentist.

BIANNUAL DENTAL CHECKUPS

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure… so they say.

We find that the patients who come every 6 months are the ones who need to see us less often.

We find that the patients who come every 6 months are the ones who need to see us less often.

Why?

Because, along with their biannual cleaning, they also take good care of their oral health daily.

Additionally, they are less likely to eat and drink things that will leave unattractive stains.

CUT OUT SODA, COFFEE, WINE, ETC.

Soda has tons of sugar, and even those that are labeled sugar-free are loaded with coloring agents and other substances.

If you drink coffee without sugar, good for you. But the stains are going to stick if you're not diligent about brushing within a relatively short time after drinking.

Red wine also can wreak havoc on a gorgeous smile.At the end of a romantic evening you want your “good night” smile to be as pearly white as when you said “hello”.

These beverages, in moderation, are not going to destroy your oral health, so long as you are brushing and flossing consistently.

But they will promote stains.

A simple solution is to drink from a straw.

DRINK FROM A STRAW

Drinking soda and iced coffee from a straw is not a problem.

However, hot coffee and red wine really can't be enjoyed to their entirety when imbibed in such a fashion.

For these reasons we recommend just cutting them out.Forgo the short-term benefits of that jolt of caffeine and sugar. Enjoy the long-term benefits that help you look and feel your best.

KICK THE TOBACCO HABIT

Smoking is bad for your:

Heart Lungs Even your

skin

It makes everything stink including your:

Car Home Clothes Hands and

mouth

Tobacco stains on teeth are hard to get rid of.

Do yourself a favor and stop smoking!

Following these pieces of advice will help you have a gorgeous smile that consists of strong, stain-free teeth.

If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.

Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.

Call today for an appointment. Visit http://www.mychandlerdentists.com/

SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1Chandler, AZ 85286(480) 659-7800shumwaydentalcare@gmail.com