Maintaining a bright smile can require more than brushing alone.
Individuals hoping to maintain a set of pearly whites have been advised that sometimes brushing alone will not achieve this.
The Dixie Sun reported that having regular check-ups is paramount to maintaining good oral health, while ensuring a person is using the right toothpaste can also have a bearing on the colour of their teeth.
Furthermore, professional teeth whitening – or even take-home teeth whitening kits – can be useful if a person wishes to improve the hue of their teeth in a short period. These treatments can also help to remove stains, the publication noted.
Teeth whitening toothpastes can also be a useful addition to the teeth whitening arsenal, it claimed.
Elsewhere, KVAL News recently reported that Dr Dan Vodvarka, a practicing dental health professional in the US, has claimed people worried about the safety of take-home teeth whitening kits should rest easy, safe in the knowledge that as long as they are used correctly.