White and shiny teeth are a dream of all of us but what to do, our natural teeth turn yellow with time and slowly the white disappears. It is true that teeth whitening can be done, but teeth whitening is not forever and at the end the teeth return to their natural shade. After all, teeth whitening does not last more than half a year to two years.
What to do?
First of all lets give you tips and tricks on how to keep your teeth white and in the second stage we give you solutions on how to whiten your teeth and keep them white.
Maintaining white teeth:
Brush your teeth:
Strict oral hygiene prevents food accumulation and staining of teeth.
Note that strong brushing does not help whiten teeth, on the contrary strong brushing can damage the enamel layer, the outer layer of the teeth and expose the dentin (the inner material of the tooth which is yellow in color) as a result the teeth look yellower. In addition strong brushing can cause receding gums.
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Dental scaling:
Tartar is an accumulation of bacterial plaque that has undergone calcification on the tooth surface.
This tartar can definitely make your teeth look yellower.
To maintain white teeth, it is recommended to clean tartar every 3 months to six months.
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Drink water:
Carbonated and sweetened beverages like cola, energy drinks, tea, coffee and wine contain pigments that can penetrate into the tooth and yellow it, they also cause an increase in the level of acidity in the mouth because high level of sugar, acidity that damages the tooth and produces a free entry door to bacteria that cause tooth decay.
In addition, the acidity directly damages the protective layer of the tooth (enamel), dissolves it, and exposes the dentin. As a result the teeth look yellow.
Our recommendation, drink only water and if you drink something that can stain your teeth then rinse your mouth with water immediately after you finish, there is no need to brush.
