Once you brighten your smile with professional teeth whitening at Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson, you’ll want the results to last as long as possible. But the same things that stained your teeth to begin with can stain them again. There are some things you can do retain that newly-whitened smile.
Do’s
- First, use an oral rinse every day. There are many over-the-counter products with whitening agents to help keep your smile bright. As a bonus, they can improve your overall oral hygiene.
Don’ts
- There are certain things that really do a number of your teeth: drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, and red wine; smoking; even certain medications. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us.
- Avoid acidic foods and beverages. These can weaken or wear away the enamel on your teeth. Weak enamel allows the yellow dentin to show through.
- Artificial coloring in many foods can stain your newly whitened teeth. Candy, popsicles, and fruit punch are examples.
Remember the Basics
Regular brushing goes a long way toward keeping your white smile. Try for twice a day. Whitening toothpastes can help the process. Brush for at least two minutes, and remember to get along the gumline.
It doesn’t take too much effort to make your whitened smile last. At Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson we have have brightened countless smiles with teeth whitening. Patients from Richardson, Plano, and Prestonwood come to us for whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Call us to set up an appointment today!
About the Practice
Dr. Ellis Shwarts and his skilled team have proudly served the dental needs of patients and families in the Richardson, TX community for several years! A Dallas native, Dr. Shwarts received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and has spent countless hours educating himself and honing his skills so that he can provide a truly unmatched level of care. The practice offers a comprehensive range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatment options. If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule your next visit, feel free to contact the practice online or over the phone for further assistance: (972) 525-9283.