Our previous feature article “Skin Care Review of People with Gorgeous Freckles and How to Care for Them” provided useful tips on how to protect your skin and preserve those beautiful freckles. But your skin is not the only thing that should be cared for – your glowing smile is just as important as well!
Smiling lets other people know that you are happy and a big smile can communicate confidence. However, some people are reluctant to smile, especially if their teeth appear unattractive. Good dental care has increased in demand over the last generation. Medical News Today points to a report that stated that back in 2018, approximately 40.5 million people in the U.S. have used teeth whitening products. Just because millions have done it, it doesn’t mean it’s the only way to go. So, here are some small hacks that you can use to make your smile more beautiful.
Swap wine for beer
Despite wine possessing many health benefits, it also comes with disadvantages. According to the American Dental Association, red wine can cause extrinsic stains, which means the stain comes from colored compounds coming into direct contact with your enamel. Specifically, it’s the powerful red anthocyanins and tannins in the red wine that can cause discoloration over time. But this doesn’t mean that white wines are completely safe for your teeth.
White wines have a higher level of acidity than red wines. This acidity can weaken the enamel, thus making the teeth highly susceptible to discoloration by other foods and drinks. Instead of wine, beer is a great drink that can help you relax if you have to drink alcohol, with less chances of staining the teeth. Beer has less acidity and higher water content than wine, which can help preserve your beautiful smile.
Swap smoking for pouches
Smoking causes dark stains on the teeth because the tobacco and tar seep into the teeth’s enamel through tiny pores, causing the teeth to become stained with a yellow, brown, or even black color. Quitting the habit altogether is the best way to avoid teeth staining, but this can be difficult, especially if you’ve been smoking for many years. Fortunately, there are plenty of nicotine replacement products available, like nicotine pouches. In a Prilla post on nicotine pouches, they explain how the product doesn’t stain your teeth because it doesn’t contain any tobacco or tar, so there is no residue left that can cause discoloration. Also, since it’s tobacco free, it won’t eat away at your enamel and cause premature color changes to your teeth. Instead, they’ll help you maintain that beautiful smile while still enjoying nicotine.
Swap chewing tobacco for lozenges
As stated earlier, tobacco is the one that causes destruction to your enamel and erodes the teeth. So, chewing tobacco (or using snuff) has the same color discoloration effect as smoking cigarettes because of the tobacco leaves. Instead, you can use nicotine lozenges to get still a nicotine fix without using any tobacco. An article at CNB on nicotine lozenges explains how Nicorette wants to make quitting tobacco use a little less awful. The product has a coated ice minty flavor that delivers a punch and a smoother texture than other nicotine lozenges.
Swap cola for water
Drinking cola regularly can cause yellowish teeth over time because soda contains phosphoric acid and chromogens. Phosphoric acid is known to erode teeth enamel and chromogens are what stain the teeth. So, once the protective enamel has been eaten away by phosphoric acid, chromogens can easily penetrate and darken the teeth, thus causing premature discoloration. Instead of soda, drink water as it can rehydrate you and give you that refreshing feeling without damaging your smile.
Our smile does not only convey happiness, it is also the key to lots of relationships. It can open many opportunities and even lead us to various successes. Making better lifestyle choices and applying simple hacks, such as those stated above, can help you achieve and maintain beautiful teeth that are the cornerstone of an amazing smile.
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