6 Tips to Keep Your Smile White And Healthy Year-Round

You may not have kept all your New Year’s resolutions come spring, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream of having a gorgeous smile. Here are six tips to showing off bright and healthy teeth all year long.

1. Find Tooth-Friendly Foods 

Next time you’re strolling through the grocery store, seek out the eats that’ll keep the shine on. Cheese, milk, and plain yogurt are some of the best foods for your teeth, as they’re rich in calcium, a mineral that fortifies dental enamel.

Dark leafy greens like kale and spinach are also a great choice. Throw them in a salad, on a Neapolitan pizza, or add them to your next smoothie. These greens come packed with vitamins and minerals and are low in calories.

Snacking at work? Grab an apple and some almonds. Both are high in fiber, a natural saliva-stimulating detergent for the mouth.

2. Limit Soft Drinks 

The pH level in a can of Coke is 2.5. In comparison, the pH level of battery acid is 1.0, and water has a 7.0. When we slurp down soda, its acidity erodes enamel and leads to decay. So not only are soft drinks bad for your waistline, they can wreak havoc on your teeth too.

3. Don’t Fall Behind on Dentist Visits 

Forgot the last time you went to the dentist? Then it’s probably time. The American Dental Association recommends visiting the dentist twice a year. The more you prevent dental problems, the more money you’ll save on treatment costs, and the healthier your mouth will be.

(Pointer: It’s helpful to schedule an appointment during the month of your birthday. That way you’ll always remember the last time you went, and can set up another visit six months after that.)

4. Change Your Toothbrush Every 3 Months

Three months is the average amount of time it takes for bacteria to grow on your toothbrush. That’s why dentists recommend swapping out brushes (or toothbrush heads for electric brushes) around the three-to-four month mark. Frayed bristles are a good indication you might need a new brush.

Also, consider getting a new brush if you have been sick or traveling (storing wet brushes encourages bacteria buildup).

5. Brush Twice a Day and Floss Once a Day

It’s convenient to think if you brush you don’t have to floss. Well, the two are not mutually exclusive; instead, they’re a complementary pair. Brushing helps eliminate plaque and food debris on the visible surfaces of teeth, while flossing cleans the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies between teeth and around the gumline.

6. Get Your Dream Smile

Maintain that megawatt smile with the help of GLO. Trusted in professional dental offices across the country, GLO is the only teeth-whitening product that combines patented heat and LED light technology to whiten teeth up to five shades in five days!

Even those with sensitive teeth can reap the benefits. Whether touching up or whitening for the first time, GLO is the perfect choice to keep your smile bright and healthy all year long!