Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. has made caring for teeth her life’s work. Her full-service family dental clinic in Waipahu, HI, provides patients with specialized care that focuses on preventative dentistry. While Dr. Valderueda’s primary goal for her patients is healthy teeth and gums, she knows that looks matter too, and that many of her patients wish they had whiter smiles. 

If you want your smile to sparkle this spring, here are a few DIY teeth whitening tips from Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D.: 

• Avoid Staining Foods & Drinks: If you want to lighten and brighten your teeth, go on a teeth whitening diet! Avoid red wine, coffee, and soda and watch as your smile brightens. 
• Gargle With Apple Cider Vinegar: Dentists have long known the virtues of apple cider vinegar. If you simply gargle with it once a day as you would with mouthwash, you’ll see your teeth gradually become whiter. 
• Brush & Floss After Meals: Brushing and flossing twice a day is absolutely fine, but if you want to see some serious teeth whitening results you should try to brush immediately after eating. 
• Brush Or Scrape Your Tongue: Bacteria on your tongue can actually cause staining, so make tongue brushing or scraping part of your daily oral hygiene routine. 
• Drink Water After High Acid Foods: Foods that are high in acidity leave traces of acid on your tooth enamel and can contribute to less than white teeth. After eating high acid foods, drink a full glass of water to reduce the acid buildup in your mouth! 

Follow these tips at home for a bright, shiny smile, but don’t forget regular dentist visits too. If you want to learn more about professional teeth whitening or other cosmetic dentistry solutions call Lisa Valderueda, D.M.D. at (808) 676-5711. Make an appointment today!