There is nothing like sitting down at the Thanksgiving table and preparing to enjoy a meal with family and friends. While filling your plate with everything from turkey and stuffing to green beans, sweet potato casserole, and cranberry sauce, you may begin to wonder if any of these foods might leave a mark on your pearly whites. If you want to make sure your smile remains ready for holiday photos this year, learn which foods to limit and how teeth whitening can help.
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Which Thanksgiving Foods Should You Avoid (or Limit)?
You may not immediately think about the negative impact certain foods can have on your teeth; however, over time, you’ll begin to notice. As you prepare for Thanksgiving this year, limit your consumption of the following options:
- Cranberry Sauce
- Wine
- Fruit Pies (i.e., blackberry, raspberry
- Coffee
Although these may taste delicious the moment they reach your taste buds, they can leave a mark that only a professional can remove. This is why you should remember to drink lots of water while consuming anything that is darkly pigmented, highly acidic, and full of sugar.
How Can Teeth Whitening Help?
If you are unhappy with the way your smile looks, you can always contact your cosmetic dentist to discuss the idea of professional teeth whitening. This method removes surface stains as well as those that exist within the dentin layer.
Many dentists offer two methods of treatment: in-office or take-home whitening kits. If you choose to let a professional whiten your teeth, you can expect the process to take no more than one hour. If you prefer to whiten your smile on your own time, you’ll see results in just two weeks.
When finished, you’ll walk away with a smile that is 6-8 shades brighter, leaving you feeling more confident and beautiful than ever before.
Give yourself the gift of a radiant, beautiful smile this holiday season. By consuming water and staying on top of your oral hygiene routine, you can keep stains at bay. However, if you want an added boost to really make your grin stand out, ask your cosmetic dentist about professional teeth whitening.
About the Author
Dr. Khoi Le graduated with high honors from Nova Southeastern University with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree before working at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Fayetteville, AR. Receiving additional training and experience, he continues to provide top-of-the-line care and attention to his patients at Khoi Dental Group. When it comes to treating patients with stained smiles, he recommends teeth whitening to remove discoloration. If you want to make sure your pearly whites aren’t stained in your annual family photos, contact us at (904) 262-8449 to schedule a consultation.