Who wouldn’t say yes to a bright, white smile? Brushing and flossing our teeth is designed to keep them bacteria and infection-free, but the process does not answer to the fact that teeth dull naturally with age. And of course, we can end up speeding this process up by indulging in certain habits. Knowing what foods to avoid can slow the process of staining, or keep your teeth brighter after a teeth whitening treatment with your Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg. Here are some examples of what to avoid if you are trying to keep your smile as bright as possible.
If It Would Stain Your Floor, It Will Stain Your Teeth
Think about your house and what would happen if you exposed the various materials to things like red wine, berries, and coffee. We don’t leave those substances on our floors, carpets, or counter tops. We don’t pour them directly on to household surfaces, slosh them around a bit, and then wait for hours to clean them up. If you did that, there would certainly be some residual staining over time. The same goes for your teeth. So, if you’re wondering if something that you’re eating might be a smile duller, just picture this analogy. Apart from the obvious offenders, dark sauces can also be a danger to white teeth. Picture what soy sauce does to white rice. We’re not saying that you should avoid every dark colored indulgence you enjoy, but take care to brush as soon as possible afterwards so your teeth can remain as stain free as possible.
Smoking is for Barbecue
We’re not telling you anything you don’t already know, but if you enjoy tobacco, you are putting your health at risk. Not only do your lungs suffer, but potential rates of oral/pharyngeal cancer are much higher for smokers. Chewing tobacco oral cancer rates are even more disconcerting. Then, of course, there are the cosmetic issues from tobacco use which can be enough of a negative to push some people over the edge in making the good decision of quitting. If you can tackle the difficult challenge of kicking your tobacco habits, consider treating yourself to a whitening treatment with your Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist. When all is said and done, you may end up less likely to fall off the wagon if you’ve made the effort to undo the aesthetic damage that smoking has exposed your teeth to.
Teeth Whitening from Lincolnshire Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Lincolnshire offers cosmetic procedures that can help with a number of dental issues, including teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. You can reach our 60069 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
