5 Tips For Whiter, Brighter Teeth

Smiling is a powerful thing! Not only can it be a great way to break the ice with someone new, but it’s also known to help release endorphins, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and boost your overall immune system! So what’s stopping many of you from smiling? Discolored or stained teeth!

How To Get Whiter Teeth

There are several ways to ensure you have white teeth, these include:

1. Avoiding smoking
2. Avoiding stain-causing foods and drinks such as red wine, coffee/tea, and sodas
3. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing
4. Getting regular teeth cleanings at one of our five conveniently located dental offices in Woodbridge, Alexandria, and Fairfax, VA
5. Wearing protective headgear if you’re doing any contact sports to avoid discoloration from tooth trauma

There are some other factors to consider such as the effects of natural aging, and some medications and illnesses that can affect your tooth color, as these are difficult or impossible to avoid. That’s where teeth whitening comes in!

Tooth Whitening in Woodbridge, Alexandria, and Fairfax

Nova Dental Partners offers both in-office and take-home professional teeth whitening options — Opalescence® (take-home whitening) and Philips Zoom whitening (in office). Although both treatment options are extremely effective, the take-home option takes longer to complete and you see results more gradually so the one you choose will depend on your schedule. Our talented team of doctors at Nova Dental Partners are here to advise you on the best treatment for you. Click here for more information about the two options.

When Should You Get Your Teeth Whitened?

Teeth whitening is available at all our dental offices and we recommend doing it straight after your regular teeth cleaning appointment so that surface stains have been removed and the whitening gel can work more effectively. Our team will speak to you about your teeth whitening goals and work towards achieving your dream smile (note that artificial teeth do not whiten, so it’s worth considering this when choosing your shade of white).

Tooth Whitening Aftercare 

Aftercare for your teeth is simple — for the 48 hours following whitening, your tooth enamel is more porous so it’s best to completely avoid any foods or drinks that might stain your teeth. Following that, our advice is that the more you look after your teeth, the longer your results will last! 

So whether you have an important event or you just want a boost of confidence, speak to our helpful dental teams at any of our practices in Woodbridge, Alexandria, and Fairfax to learn more about your teeth whitening options and book your appointment! You won’t regret it!