GET YOUR SMILE PICTURE-PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas 2020 was a bit of a dud which puts a lot of pressure on this year’s parties as we all look to make up for lost time. All of us will want to look our best and now is the perfect time to start paying your teeth a little TLC to have them looking beautiful in time for all those Christmas & New Year parties!
Review & upgrade your dental routine
The first place to start is your daily routine. Make sure
you’re using a good toothpaste that meets your personal needs and don’t be fooled
by the marketing jargon. Check out our handy toothpaste
guide here which will help you choose the best one for you. For maximum
results, make sure you’re also incorporating an effective daily mouthwash like
our Dr Denti
Mouthwash Tablets.
Check for dental staining
Removing dental stains is one of the quickest and easiest
ways to make a huge difference to your appearance. Often people think they need
tooth whitening when they actually just have surface stains from coffee, red
wine, tobacco, etc… The easiest way to check is to look in the mirror and see
for yourself. Surface staining is much simpler to get rid of than internal
staining so it’s always worth starting with that and considering whitening
afterwards if it’s still needed.
Fixing stained teeth at home
Social media quacks will tell you to brush with juice,
oil, bananas and all sorts of nonsense to get rid of stains. Take it from us, they’re
likely to do more harm than good! Your best bet is to pop to the shops and pick
up a dental prophylaxis paste (prophy paste), like our home-use product SMILE. This is similar to
the products hygienists use in the surgery but safe for you to use at home with
your toothbrush as part of your normal oral care routine. SMILE is a fresh
tasting paste that gently abrades stubborn stains and polishes your teeth to a
beautiful lustre.
Fixing stained teeth at the dentist/hygienist
If you’d rather see a professional, call your local
dental practice and see if they can squeeze you in for a scale & polish
treatment. This is a combination procedure where a dental professional uses
blasts of water and a scaler to remove plaque and tartar then finishes up by
polishing stubborn stains away with a rotating pad. Essentially a professional
deep-clean for your teeth.
Still need tooth whitening? Book it now!
If you’ve still got discoloured teeth after having them
polished, you might want to consider tooth whitening. This is a pricey option,
but you can’t argue with the results. After seeing your dentist at the first consultation,
it will take a week for custom whitening trays to be made and then another two
weeks for the whitening process to properly kick in. Dentists get super busy in
the run up to Christmas so plan ahead and get your whitening booked for 3-4
weeks before your Christmas parties are due to start.