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How To Get Whiter Teeth if You Smoke

 


The great news is that whether you have just given up smoking and want whiter teeth, thinking of giving up smoking or indeed are a smoker that wants to get whiter teeth and improve their oral care there a several teeth whitening solutions that will provide you with your desired results.

whiter-teeth-for-smokers.jpgIf you have recently given up smoking then congratulations, that was the hard part – whitening your teeth and getting a great smile is much easier.

It is also important to remember that you can only whiten your teeth back to their natural shade, whatever that was as tooth shade is biological. 

Tooth stains caused by tobacco cannot be removed by brushing, although daily brushing will prevent further stain build up. The method to get whiter teeth as a smoker or a smoker who has just given up is to “bleach” the stain using a high quality teeth whitening kit.

If you have recently given up smoking then congratulations, that was the hard part – whitening your teeth and getting a great smile is much easier. It is also important to remember that you can only whiten your teeth back to their natural shade, whatever that was as tooth shade is biological. Given that, here is a highly recommended oral care regime to help you achieve your desired results..

How To Get Whiter Teeth if You Smoke  - follow this 5 point plan to start smiling again:-

1) Visit your dentist for a check up and clean / polish

2) Brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes every day and use a good whitening toothpaste

3) Floss several times per day to remove any daily plaque and food particles that your brushing misses

4) There are many teeth whitening options available, however it is important to choose one that suits your lifestyle. Select either a home teeth whitening kit or a dental in house treatment – and take a before and after picture.

Depending on your levels of disclouration choose a mid strength tooth bleaching kit to begin with, 15 – 22% strength, if you have very bad tooth stains then you may require a stronger kit, an example maybe Crest 3D Whitestrips Supreme or Opalescence 35%.

If you suffer from tooth sensitivity make sure that you take the required precautions.

5) Complete the teeth whitening program and compare your before and after picture. If you feel your teeth will whiten more then repeat the process, try to find out your natural tooth shade from pictures taken when you were a teenager.


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