The right dentist in West Ashley can whiten your smile

Behavioral experts say that we form a first impression within seven seconds of meeting someone new, based on how safe comfortable that person’s appearance makes us feel. Babies and even animals respond favorably to an attractive smile. Smiling is critical to a good first impression, and to social and business interactions throughout relationships.

No matter if your eyes sparkle, your hair has gloss, your skin is smooth, and your breath is sweet – if your teeth are dingy your smile detracts from your appearance. Know what causes tooth discoloration, and what you can do to combat it.

Cause of discoloration	Examples	Tips for prevention
Foods	Dark berries, soy sauce, acidic foods.	Limit intake; avoid extreme changes in temperature (alternating from cold to hot allows pores in enamel to expand and absorb stains).
Beverages	Coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and dark fruit juices.	Drink cold beverages through a straw; don’t swish them in the mouth; switch to lighter drinks.
Tobacco	Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco.	Stop smoking, rubbing, or chewing – for your overall health.
Hygiene	Negligent home care, over-abundance of plaque and bacteria, mouth fungus.	Brush with proper technique after meals; floss daily; see your dentist for professional cleanings.
Environmental Factors	Fluoridated water (excess fluoride causes brownish discoloration), the passage of time (enamel thins and shows yellowish dentin underneath), aging dental work, trauma or illness.	Drink bottled or filtered water; ask your dentist about replacing silver fillings, old crowns, or bonds.
Medications	Fluoride supplements, antibiotics (teytracycline), antihistamines, high blood pressure medications.	Talk with your doctor before adding fluoride to your diet, or starting a new medication.
Heredity	Dental enamel that is naturally thinner or a darker shade.	None.

In addition to good oral hygiene and prevention, the team at Mouth Carolina offer professional teeth whitening options. We’ll design a whitening program individualized to your needs; convenient take home trays; pastes and rinses for maintenance.

Your smile should light up your face – not diminish your natural beauty. Call Mouth Carolina Dentistry to spark a whiter smile.



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