Professional teeth whitening will give you the dazzling white smile you always desired. You’ll be so ecstatic about showing off the finished results that you won’t be able to stop grinning. But how do you maintain initial dramatic results? The experts at Waterford Dental Health in New London County, CT, offer simple advice for keeping your freshly brightened teeth sparkling and beautiful.

After teeth whitening, avoid or limit beverages that will potentially stain your teeth, including tea, coffee, soda, and wine. Don’t be fooled into thinking white wine is safer than red; the high acidic content in white will erode and discolor as well. When you enjoy favorite drinks, other than water, use a straw to minimize direct exposure to your teeth.

Brush within 30 minutes of consuming stain-inducing food or drinks. In addition to the beverages mentioned above, culprits include both tomatoes and tomato sauce, mustard, cooked spinach, curry, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Be mindful of dark dressings, gravies, and sauces as well.  If brushing isn’t an immediate option, rinse your mouth thoroughly with mouthwash or water.

Invest in a decent whitening toothpaste that will erase surface stains and defend against premature yellowing. Teeth whitening mouthwashes may also help protect your teeth from new stains. Naturally, a meticulous oral hygiene regimen incorporating vigorous teeth cleaning and flossing twice per day will only enhance a gleaming smile.

Try at-home whitening kits to boost results in between professional treatments. Your dentist can recommend what kind to buy, as well as how often to apply it. If doubtful about a drugstore brand or how to use a product, check with your dentist first for valuable advice.

After several months, let your trusted cosmetic dentist reevaluate your smile to determine if you require a touch-up. Follow these tips to maintain the brilliance of teeth whitening as long as possible. 

The extraordinary team at Waterford Dental can help you embrace your best smile. Celebrated for achieving incredible results, Waterford Dental Health specializes in customized, gentle patient care and is reputed for expertise in sedation dentistry. Call today at (860) 447-2235 to schedule an appointment.