Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

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Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

When you think about gum, you might think of blowing bubbles, or freshening your breath. However, the gums you need to think of first are the pink ones in your mouth supporting your teeth. I didn't know how important healthy gums were until I came down with a case of gingivitis in my early 20's. I had neglected my brushing and flossing habits for nearly a decade, so my last few years of college were marred by pain in my mouth and bleeding gums. It took me over a year of hard work to reverse the damage I caused and restore my mouth to peak health. My recovery included an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure known as root planing, and that experience convinced me to help others avoid the entire issue of gum disease. This is why I've created my own website to help everyone protect their gums the easy way.

 

Teeth Whitening Mistakes To Avoid

26 July 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Looking to achieve whiter teeth? If so, then having your teeth whitened is a great way to achieve noticeable results in a very short period of time, especially when compared to other methods, such as using a whitening toothpaste or mouth wash exclusively. Still, before you make the decision to whiten your teeth, there are a few mistakes you'll want to be careful to avoid!

Going the DIY Route

While you can purchase whitening kits at most grocery stores, it's important to understand the difference between at-home whitening and a professional whitening session. For starters, the whitening agent your dentist has access to is much stronger than any product you can buy in stores, so you'll be able to achieve more noticeable results with professional whitening. Furthermore, you'll get your results faster, since your dentist can whiten your teeth in one session! With an at-home kit, it may take weeks to see any results.

Not Maintaining Results

When you have your teeth whitened, it's also important to understand that the results are not permanent. However, there are steps you can take to prolong your results and keep your teeth whiter for longer. Specifically, you'll want to use a whitening toothpaste and be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Furthermore, you should try to avoid foods and beverages that are known to stain teeth. Coffee and red wine are common examples of staining beverages. If you do drink or eat anything that could stain your teeth, be sure to wash it down with water or brush your teeth as soon as you can afterwards!

Whitening Damaged Teeth

Finally, understand that if you have damaged teeth, whitening them could make this worse or more noticeable. This is especially true of teeth that have visible fillings, as whitening agent will not change the color of these. As a result, you could end up drawing attention to imperfections by whitening your teeth. Furthermore, you should not whiten teeth with enamel damage, as the whitening agent can actually cause more damage to occur. Consult with a dentist before whitening your teeth to avoid these kinds of issues!

These are just a few of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to tooth whitening. However, by being careful to avoid these mistakes, you can end up with wonderful and long-lasting results, including a brighter smile that brings you more confidence!