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Did you know that our daily habits also contribute to yellower, discoloured teeth? Here are 10 safe and effective ways to achieve whiter and brighter teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1bd13536a8c535eb96187c/1611961532946-JMKT7LJ2K59VN59N9M3U/10+Safe+and+Effective+Ways+to+get+Whiter%2C+Brighter+Teeth+2.jpeg BLOG - 10 Safe and Effective Ways to get Whiter, Brighter Teeth - 3. Limit stain causing food/drinks and tobacco use Stain causing foods/drinks can range from chocolates, berries, soy sauce, spices to coffee, red wine and tea. The longer these substances is left on your teeth, the more likely they will to stain your teeth. Tobacco is also a major culprit of staining. It is not about the quantity you consume but the frequency of exposure you have with these substances that dictate the severity of staining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1bd13536a8c535eb96187c/1611963802899-P654KDL7ICTBL2IVEJH0/10+Safe+and+Effective+Ways+to+get+Whiter%2C+Brighter+Teeth+5.jpeg BLOG - 10 Safe and Effective Ways to get Whiter, Brighter Teeth - 1. Receive professional dental cleanings Visiting a certified dental professional such as a dental hygienist to remove extrinsic staining and tartar on the teeth through scaling, root planing and polishing will help make your teeth look whiter. Various yellow, brown, black or even green stains from food or other intrinsic factors can accumulate on your teeth over time and regular brushing is not enough to remove them. Tartar can also form on the teeth, which make your teeth look discoloured and dull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1bd13536a8c535eb96187c/1611961611115-M6EZO5WWEQ1NHG1J8KPF/10+Safe+and+Effective+Ways+to+get+Whiter%2C+Brighter+Teeth+3.jpeg BLOG - 10 Safe and Effective Ways to get Whiter, Brighter Teeth - 6. Decrease acidity in diet The outside layer of your teeth is white but the second layer of your teeth is actually yellow. As the enamel thins or wears down over time due to certain habits such as frequent acid consumption, your teeth may become more translucent and appear yellow as the second layer of your teeth becomes more visible. Decreasing acidic intake such as sweets, juices, fruits and carbohydrates will limit the acidic attack on your teeth; thus maintaining the integrity of your enamel. https://www.puredentalhygiene.ca/blog/10-signs-you-should-visit-a-dental-hygienist monthly 0.5 2021-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1bd13536a8c535eb96187c/1610149442780-ECOMUT8RXX429W351U5J/side+smile+teeth.jpeg BLOG - 10 Signs You Should Visit a Dental Hygienist Taking care of your oral health help promote overall health. Contrary to popular belief, losing teeth is not a natural process of aging. Prevention is key to keeping your teeth for life and visiting a dental hygienist will prolong and maintain the health of your gums and teeth. 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