If you want healthy teeth and gums, starting with regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing is a smart start. Adopting a strong oral hygiene routine means that your teeth are constantly being freed from the debris and bacteria that they’re constantly accosted by.

But what else can you do to help your teeth out? Our dentists in Garden Grove, California have some tips. Outside of things like wearing a mouthguard or trying not to bite your nails, there are a few extra things you can do to give your teeth a leg up on life – some of those happen to be vitamins, which make them an incredibly easy tool to add to your oral health routine.

Vitamin A

Typically, vitamin A is more frequently associated with nice, clear skin, good eyesight, and a healthy immune system. But on top of this, Vitamin A also helps keep your mucous membranes happy and productive – meaning that salivary flow is maintained so that your mouth continues to clear itself of debris and bacteria. The best places to find vitamin A is in foods that are either orange or yellow – like carrots, sweet potatoes, and mangos. However, Vitamin A can also be found in dark, leafy greens like spinach and kale.

Vitamin B

In addition to Vitamin A, Vitamin B is also important for its role in supporting your oral health. However, it does so from a different angle. Through foods like poultry, beans, meat, and green vegetables – Vitamin B reduces inflammation and can effectively prevent problems like canker sores.

Vitamin C

Just about everyone knows that vitamin C can do a lot of good in our bodies. But far too often, Vitamin C just gets credit for helping out with colds. On top of helping out with your immune system, Vitamin C also repairs and supports the connective tissue in your mouth – which helps prevent inflammation of your gums.

If you are deficient in vitamin C, there’s a good chance that you’re more likely to have a hard time maintaining healthy gums – which can contribute to serious problems with your gums.

Have questions, our dentists in Garden Grove can help. 

Everyone looks forward to the coming of summer – children love it because they don’t have to go to school. Parents love it because there’s plenty of opportunities to relax, and bacteria loves it because the summer offers plenty of chances for it to take hold in your mouth.

It’s true. Our dentists in Garden Grove want to remind patients in the area and around the world about some of the threats that arise for teeth in the summer – you might be surprised by how often your teeth are assaulted.

Swimming: While swimming is great for your cardiovascular health, doing laps in the pool can be a bit of a problem for your teeth. Too much time in the pool can lead to a yellow – or even brown – tint to your teeth, that may require cleaning to get rid of. This comes from the high ph your teeth encounter in the pool. To avoid it, you can try brushing with an electronic toothbrush to make sure your teeth get a thorough cleaning. On top of this, if your teeth are weakened – you may need a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth.

Dehydration: Hydration is key for more than just feeling alert and staying alive! It also plays a pivotal role in your dental health as well. Saliva flow is incredibly important when it comes to protecting your teeth. It washes away potentially harmful substances and helps prevent tooth decay. But when you’re dehydrated – saliva flow is inhibited. This happens a lot in the summer – so be extra sure to drink plenty of water – your teeth will thank you.

At our dental practice in Garden Grove, in-office dental whitening is something we do for our customers all of the time. But there’s one time of the year when more and more patients decide to get their teeth whitened – and that’s during wedding season.

Typically, the busiest months in the year for weddings are June, August, September, and October. And as most married couples understand, the process to get to the altar can be a stressful one. From finding a venue and lining up the attire to figuring out food, cake, and table placements that won’t rustle anyone’s feathers – a lot goes into the classic wedding. But one thing that patients frequently say after getting their teeth whitened is that they felt more confident in their smile – and what better way to feel when you’re in front of your family – smiling without worrying about a minor imperfection.

Fortunately, getting whiter teeth isn’t hard. And if you’re approaching a big day, you want to be sure that the result is the one you’re looking for. More often than not – that happens under the watchful eye of your dentist. While at-home products are often quite good, and easy to use, it is harder to guarantee a consistent result.

How it Works

There’s plenty of options available for someone when they want whiter teeth. There are even a number of options that you can try at home. But the nice thing about in-office dental whitening is that you don’t have to do anything and you can rest assured that the results you get will be customized to your teeth, your needs, and your dental sensitivity.

With in-office teeth whitening, you can be sure that the result you get is the result you need – and the product that’s used on your teeth won’t overdo it. Typically, whitening by your dentist happens in a couple of ways. One of the more advanced methods is with light-activated whitening product that’s applied by your dentist and done. It’s fast and easy. The other method is a mouthpiece, worn in the dentist’s office for about 15 or 20 minutes (depending on how stained your teeth are).

Of course, if you don’t change habits that tend to stain your teeth – like smoking, or drinking coffee, tea, and wine – your teeth will gradually become stained again. At some point, you might want to get your teeth whitened again.

Is your big day coming up? Our dentists in Garden Grove, CA frequently provide whitening services. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more. It’s fast and easy.