– Enamel thins with advanced age or with excessive brushing, allowing the darker dentin layer to show through.

– Certain highly pigmented foods such as strawberries, blackberries and blueberries can darken the appearance of your chompers, so make sure you brush your pearly whites after eating such foods.

– Tobacco can alter your teeth to shades of brown and yellow, so consider cutting back if you are a user.

– There are medicines which have been shown to include the side effect of dimming the chompers; tell us about it if you are taking medicines during your visit.

– Drinks such as red wine and coffee contain pigment-altering ingredients which darken pearly whites, so don’t drink excessive amounts of them.

– If you recently suffered a dental injury, the dentin layer of your chompers is perhaps compensating by growing excess dentin.

If you are still concerned about having whiter teeth, our staff at Miller Family Dental in Houston, Texas, can help. Please reach out to us at 281.225.4966 now to schedule an appointment where Dr. Brian Miller can assess your dental health and review your teeth whitening options with you.

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These five tips to help you keep great oral health this Thanksgiving include:

1. Drink plenty of water: Water essential to our bodies. However, many people do not realize the important effect it has on our oral health. Water flushes out food particles and other acid or bacteria away from your teeth.
2. Eat desserts or sweets with your meal: When you eat, saliva in your mouth cancels out the acids in your mouth. This is important because eating your desserts with your meals will keep your saliva production going, allowing you to consume more of the food rather than having them stick to your teeth.
3. Avoid long-term candy: Candy, sweets, or sticky foods we suck on or chew for long periods of time, will keep food particles in your mouth that can stick to your teeth causing cavities. By avoiding these foods, you can help yourself avoid cavities.
4. Brush your teeth: Most of us know we should brush our teeth daily. However, by brushing your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time you brush, you can reduce plaque and bacteria on your teeth, which causes cavities and gum disease.
5. Floss your teeth: Flossing is not always fun for everyone. However, it is essential to your oral health. Flossing cleans where your toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing also removes food and plaque stuck between your teeth, so you can avoid cavities and gum disease.

If you still have questions about your oral care, please call us today at 281.225.4966. Our staff here at Miller Family Dental wants you to have a happy, and healthy Thanksgiving holiday, and is always happy to help keep your smile in positive oral health this season.

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