Patients want to know how to keep their teeth whiter than white.
Don't Smoke. It is BAD for your health, and the color of your teeth!
Limit consumption of drinks and foods that stain the teeth - red wine, coffee, tea, colas, dark colored candy, including gum and chocolate, blueberries, cherries, beets, and other items that are rich in color.
If you do drink coffee and tea, add milk or creme to the mix.
If you can, brush or rinse with water, after you consume products that stain.
Brush your teeth twice daily, floss daily and rinse with antibacterial and/or anti-cavity rinses twice daily.
Get your teeth professionally cleaned at least twice a year, so stains on the teeth can be removed before there is heavy buildup.
Professionally whiten your teeth, under a dentist's supervision, with either in-office or at-home teeth whitening products. Over the counter whitening products work well for touch-ups.
Consider straightening your teeth so brushing is most effective in reaching all tooth surfaces equally. Crooked teeth may harbor areas that are difficult to clean, and easily hold on to stain.
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