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It's unfortunate to note that the older we get, the less our teeth resemble those we had when we were kids! Especially when it comes to the color of our teeth, which tend to yellow, despite daily brushing and careful, intensive maintenance.
So, since it is impossible for us to carry out weekly descaling, we need to find tips to help our teeth maintain their natural whiteness and shine day after day. And we will see, for example, that certain foods can be very useful for naturally whitening our teeth!
The aesthetic concern of having white teeth
Because they are right in the middle of our face, and we use them to speak and eat, but above all because they contribute to the beauty and generosity of our smile, our teeth are a crucial part of our physiognomy.
That's why we need to treat them, especially since they can cause us great pain when infected. As we know, multiple bacteria roam our mouths, good ones that contribute to our dental hygiene, and bad ones that we need to get rid of through regular tooth brushing.
Also, regarding the brightness and whiteness of our teeth, although they are essentially aesthetic, we can understand that each of us wants to take the greatest possible care of them!
Which toothpastes should we use to take care of our teeth?
On this subject, most current dentists recommend high-end toothpastes, packed with various nutrients, which can be found on the market at prices around 5 euros. Certainly, these toothpastes do the job, and also ensure that we have the freshest breath throughout the day.
But for a minority of dentists who are somewhat put off by these exorbitant prices, there is no point in spending so much on a tube of toothpaste, whose real action on our teeth will be no more effective than with a more ordinary tube!
So, only sodium bicarbonate toothpastes would be able to make our teeth whiter and at a lower price! But that's not all, because many foods also help us whiten our teeth!
How to ensure your teeth are always white?
For perfect dental hygiene, and to ensure you always have white teeth, we need to take great care of it daily, no matter what toothpaste we use.
The important thing is to execute a few strategic points:
- Brush your teeth 2 to 3 times/day;
- That each brushing lasts between 2 and 3 minutes;
- Use dental floss or mini intergum brushes;
- Chew sugar-free gum;
- To quit smoking when possible.
But we also find in our diet some natural products capable of helping us keep our teeth whiter!
Foods to keep teeth whiter
There are in fact natural foods which, in addition to providing us with nutrients essential to our good health, help make our teeth more radiant!
So, by consuming them regularly, we amplify the action of our toothpaste, and therefore ensure we have white teeth permanently. Here are 5 of these foods/drinks in detail:
Citrus fruits
They are said to be acidic and therefore somewhat harmful to our tooth enamel, but this is not the case, quite the contrary! Indeed, citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, mandarins and other clementines have real descaling effects on our teeth when we consume them daily. The fact is that they certainly contain acid, but also a lot of water and thus increase our salivary flow, which is so effective against bad bacteria.
Fruits like apples and pears
Because we have to chew them to eat them, these fruits are essential for cleaning our teeth. This is thanks to the numerous frictions between the food and the teeth produced during this same chewing. And a cleaned tooth is a tooth that will stay white!
Dairy products
The calcium and lactic acid found in all dairy products are unparalleled in caring for our teeth. They help strengthen and whiten them. Chewing cheese also increases the production of acidic saliva, which cleans away stains and kills harmful bacteria.
Vegetables like carrots and celery
Rich in fiber and various nutrients, these green vegetables are difficult to chew and therefore also contribute to the whiteness of our teeth when we consume them regularly. Especially since they take care of our gum tissue thanks to their fiber, vitamin, and mineral content.
Mineral water
Indeed, with each sip we take throughout the day, our teeth take a "shower" that removes food stuck in our mouth, as well as particles that can cause stains on our teeth. Water therefore helps us keep our teeth as white as they are dazzling in all circumstances!
