Teeth that are badly stained or discoloured lessen the attractiveness of an otherwise great-looking smile. Even if one’s teeth are perfectly aligned, the appearance of teeth discolourations and stains will have a negative impact on how the smile looks like, and can have a huge effect on one’s confidence level – after all, it is difficult to smile confidently if you know your teeth are not as bright as they should be.

How to Avoid Discoloured or Stained Teeth

There are a number of things you can do to make sure that your teeth stay as white as possible – and far away from stains and discolourations that look less than pleasant. The tips mentioned below should be coupled with vigilance and a strong determination on your part to maintain healthy, pearly-white teeth.

Keep Teeth Clean – This includes proper tooth brushing on a regular basis and the use of dental floss, to ensure that the surfaces of the teeth are properly cleaned, and that the spaces in between teeth are free from food debris. You can also use a teeth whitening toothpaste when you brush your teeth, or a mouthwash with teeth whitening properties, to aid in keeping your teeth bright and stain-free.

See Your Dentist Regularly – Regular dental check-ups will ensure that any dental problems are diagnosed and treated in their earliest stages and will also make sure that good oral health is maintained so the development of dental problems can be avoided. Regular teeth cleaning can ensure that your teeth stay bright and white, and your dentist can also suggest a cosmetic dentistry procedure like teeth whitening to address teeth that are starting to show stains or discolourations.

Stop Smoking – Tobacco use can leave unsightly stains on the surface of teeth, and can make your smiles brown and very unsightly (not to mention, your breath smelling bad). Stopping a smoking habit will do wonders for the appearance of your teeth, and can also save you from serious medical conditions in the future.

Go Easy on Dark Beverages – Dark-coloured beverages such as coffee, tea, red wine and sodas can leave unsightly stains and discolourations on teeth surfaces. You can still enjoy your favourite beverages, but it best not to keep on sipping them the whole day – and to brush your teeth afterwards. Using a straw (for cold beverages) can also help because this minimises the dark-coloured beverages’ contact with teeth surfaces.