The last thing anyone wants to worry about when sipping on a glass of red wine at a party is their teeth. Will your teeth be covered in red and purple splotches? Will anybody notice? Then you have the issue of long-term stains on your teeth from red wine, coffee, or soda. What can you do prevent embarrassing teeth stains? How can you get your teeth to their whitest again? Thankfully, Ankeny family dentist Dr. Amanda Foust is here with some quick tips on battling red wine stains and whitening your teeth.
Quick Fixes
If you’re at a social gathering and you’re worried that smiling will only show off a row of teeth stained by your favorite red wine, try eating cheese and crudités such as broccoli or cauliflower. These can brush away the stains on your teeth, and make a healthy party snack. That, or simply using a tissue or taking a sip of seltzer or white wine can help. Even if you could, you shouldn’t duck out to brush your teeth after a glass of wine. The high acidic content of wines makes teeth vulnerable to abrasion; you could potentially damage the enamel. Instead, wait, and rinse your mouth with water before brushing. People who brush their teeth regularly have an advantage. A lot of red wine stains are caused by the wine staining plaque that has built up on teeth. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash deters plaque buildup.
Getting Your Teeth Their Whitest
Indulging in a party snack and maintaining good dental habits can help, but over time, it’s natural for foods and drinks to stain our teeth. At Dental Impressions, Dr. Amanda Foust offers patients professional teeth whitening. A popular selection is the bleach gel and tray. A custom tray is made of the patient’s teeth, and a special whitening gel is prescribed by Dr. Foust. This method allows patients to whiten their teeth at home.
Schedule an Appointment with your Ankeny Family Dentist
Are you interested in your teeth looking their whitest? We offer comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. To learn more about excellent dental care for you and your family, call Dental Impressions today at (515) 965-0230 to schedule an appointment with your Ankeny family dentist. Located in the 50021 area, we proudly serve patients from Ankeny, Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and all surrounding communities.
