Sunday, September 13, 2009

Whiter Teeth Through Improved Eating Habits

By Shaun P. Reily

Your tooth color and dental hygiene in general will take a major hit from the consumption of carbonated drinks, coffee and the use of tobacco products. If you do any of these things you're probably noticing the results.

There's no need to worry though. There are a plethora of solutions, natural or procedural, that you can use to solve this kind of problem and give you whiter teeth.

The first step which almost goes without saying is that you need to cut back on the substances that have stained your teeth to begin with. Begin the cleansing process by drinking plenty of water to get the saliva flowing. You will also want to avoid any other foods you may come across that are particularly acidic such as tomatoes or strawberries.

Vitamin C will play a vital role in your new diet so if you will want to consider adding oranges or grapefruit to your daily meals. Not only will Vitamin C from citrus fruit have a subtle natural whitening effect on your teeth, it is a powerful immune system booster and will improve your overall health. Also make you sure are getting enough calcium either from leafy green vegetables or supplements.

Lastly, it is high time that you start making flossing a routine. This should help remove hard to reach bits and pieces of food that often causes tooth decay and dullness of the teeth.

If you go the route of professional dentist teeth restoration you will have a couple procedures to choose from. With one procedure your teeth are restored to a dazzling white by first removing a tiny portion of the natural protective layer around all of your teeth. The natural coating of your teeth is then replaced with an artificial layer of white resin which creates a very strong and seamless bond.

The other teeth whitening procedure would be veneer bonding. In this procedure, thin sheets of white porcelain will be implanted on top of the tooth to give it a whitened appearance. Though this procedure is considered most expensive, it can last up to five years, giving you enough time to charm everyone with your bright and celebrity-like smile.

Whether you choose the at-home way or your dentist's way, what's important in picking up a teeth whitening solution to follow is your commitment to your health. While the solutions are usually expensive, you can do some things while you are saving up.

Consider supplementing your diet with healthier snacks. Replace sweets with fresh fruit and junk food with fresh veggies and not only will you have a better smile, but your improved health will make you feel like smiling more often.

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