11 Secrets To Getting A Winning Smile…Fast!

1.     Brush often (the American Dental Association recommends twice daily) with a  fluoride-containing toothpaste and a “like new” toothbrush to effectively sweep and clean away food and plaque (biofilm). Message the gums to stimulate them and bring out the rich hemoglobin color in them. By doing so, this can create a more vibrant and healthy color contrast between the teeth and gums.

2.     Floss daily in a well-lit area, preferably in the presence of a mirror to check your technique success. The toothbrush only accesses three of the five surfaces of the teeth above the gums. Use a floss threader to help you debride under dental bridges with frequency.

3.     Use a fluoride-containing mouth rinse, swishing it thoroughly and repeatedly throughout the mouth to optimally nourish and harden the surface enamel of the teeth.

4.     Eliminate or reduce smoking and reduce your consumption of foods that can stain the teeth. A rule of thumb: if your food can stain a white cloth, then it can contribute to teeth staining.

5.      If your teeth need straightening and/or replacing, or even new fillings, please see your dentist and orthodontist for the necessary corrections.

6.     Get your teeth their most luminous by using a whitening toothpaste, or whitening strips, or visit your dentist, who may suggest a take-home tray system, or even a power-bleaching treatment. .

7.     Establish a partnering relationship with a dentist (get referrals from friends) and make that office your family’s dental home. Get checked out by your dentist at least every six months.

8.     Eat plenty of various fresh fruits and raw vegetables. They give the chewing muscles a good workout and provide many of the nutrients you need. The fibrous consistency of natural foods helps to mechanically clean the teeth while chewing.

9.     Studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for twenty minutes after eating helps to maintain healthy teeth and prevent tooth decay by increasing salivary flow, which, in turn, helps to buffer any acidic pH changes, according to the American Dental Association.

10.  Get healthy doses of sunshine, which helps the body to produce vitamin D. Experiments have shown that vitamin D can offer protection against dental caries and support overall oral health .

11.  Make sure your face and especially the lips are clean and healthy-looking to properly and complimentarily frame the mouth.

May you have many…rescued, blaring, in the snap of a finger… smiles!