There are several ways to avoid embarrassing mouth marks due to stained teeth. When teeth have become stained or start to stain again, then teeth whitening in Warren, OH, becomes the answer. Dr. Jim Snelson and Dr. Lee Snelson, the father and son dental team of Snelson & Snelson in Warren, OH, specializes in making teeth whiter.
What Causes Teeth to Stain
Some of the most common teeth-staining culprits include sweets, coffee, wine, and tobacco use. In addition to those items mentioned above, anything acidic like lemonade or tomato juice will also have a similar effect. Dark liquids such as grape or berry juices contain pigments that react when mixed with saliva.
Stop Teeth from Staining
To avoid your teeth staining, the first thing to do is stop eating and drinking anything that causes your teeth to stain to a darker color. If you use tobacco, stop using it. If you choose to eat or drink food and beverages known to cause staining, then chew the food in the back of the mouth or use a straw when possible. Immediately rinse and brush your teeth after consuming these high-staining foods and beverages.
Brush twice daily and floss daily as usual. Your teeth may look whiter after thorough brushing and flossing. Consider using a whitening toothpaste to help stave off some effects of staining.
Teeth Whitening Options
Most people choose to whiten their teeth with at-home whitening strips they've purchased from the grocery store. Each product in the at-home whitening section has its own unique instructions that should be followed carefully. Each whitening product also contains a different level of whitening material called peroxide. Peroxide is what can cause teeth sensitivity during the whitening process.
If these strips slide off your mouth (and some people they naturally will), then consider getting teeth whitening trays from your dentist at Snelson & Snelson in Warren, OH. Trays are custom made for each person, and then the whitening gel is placed in each tray to be used at home. Our offices also offer an in-office whitening procedure. This procedure works faster than the strips or trays.
If you're looking for teeth whitening in Warren, OH, look no further than the father and son dental team of Dr. Snelson and Dr. Snelson of Snelson & Snelson in Warren, OH. Call their office at 330-856-1433 for an appointment today to learn more!