Kids and Teeth from Babyhood to University

Today, a lot of people care about how they look a great deal; some are almost obsessed with their appearance. Boosting a patient's look is at the heart of cosmetic dentistry. Teeth whitening is one of the most sought after services in the cosmetic dentistry field. While this is a procedure that can be done using at-home kits recommended by a dentist, the best results are achieved when the job is done at the dental office. But it takes more than a professional job to keep your teeth looking white for a prolonged duration.

Here are a few expert tips to help you take good care of your teeth after undergoing a teeth whitening procedure.

At-home care

Before you leave the dental office, your dentist will often remind you about nitty-gritty things concerning proper dental care that you will have to implement while at home. You may be told to brush your teeth after every meal, avoid taking stain-causing foods and beverages, use recommended toothpastes and mouth-cleaning products, and do (or not do) other small things that may go a long way in keeping your newly treated teeth looking white. You might already be aware of these things, but keep in mind that it is failure to practise the usual dental care habits that could have led to staining or discolouring of your teeth in the first place. Therefore, you should never disregard any after-treatment advice given to you by the dentist regardless of how insignificant you think it is.

In-office teeth cleaning

While regular at-home cleaning for newly whitened teeth is very essential, you should never ignore the importance of having your teeth cleaned professionally. It is important to see your dentist routinely for teeth cleaning. At the dental office, you will have access to highly effective teeth cleaning equipment that would otherwise not be available for at-home use. For example, your dental hygienist may use ultrasonic scalers to get rid of stubborn calculus that cannot be cleaned off from your teeth with whitening toothpaste and other teeth cleaning products manually used while at home.

As the above-elaborated tips indicate, it takes individual effort of the patient and the help of a good dentist to help keep whitened teeth looking white for longer. Thus, you should carefully heed the care tips that your cosmetic dentist gives after completing treatment and make sure you see your dentist for regular teeth cleaning.