Hate yellowing teeth? Here's how to keep your smile bright!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Oral-B and Crest at Sam's Club. The opinions and text are all mine.
Hi guys!
We are all drawn to people who smile. Research has shown that more than 80% of adults say the first thing they notice about others is their smile. A simple genuine smile is a warm gesture of universal kindness. It can lift someone's day, regardless of their language or circumstances. Smiles bring people together. Smiling is also contagious, relieves stress and can help you be optimistic. I even had a dance teacher growing up tell me that anyone looked a lot prettier with a smile. So I started smiling even more for ballet performances and it just kind of stuck and became my thing. I'm a smiler and like many folks, my smile is my calling card.
My smile hasn't always been so bright, which is why I appreciate what I have now. I had a gap in between my front teeth growing up that braces fixed when I was a kid. My teeth started moving again a few years ago and I even got a set of invisible braces to slide them back into place because I was afraid of it coming back. My teeth also aren't even as naturally white as you'd think. As a kid I had a few dark spots removed off of them and they naturally aren't very bright so I have to work hard to keep them this way. I know how important a smile is, so I take mine very seriously. To help you do the same, I thought I'd share some of my tips on how to keep your smile bright.
How to Keep Your Smile Bright
Keep Your Dental Appointments
I'm a big tea drinker, so I am always getting stains on my teeth. For some reason, it seems to collect behind my front bottom teeth. Luckily I keep regular dental appointments and my hygienist is a rock star who diligently gets them back off every six months. Keeping those slightly annoying dental appointments is a big thing I do to keep my smile bright.
Drink Water After Coffee or Red Wine
Now most articles about how to keep your smile bright would tell you to stay away from drinks that stain your teeth like coffee, tea or red wine. For me, tea and red wine are two things I love and bring me joy so I'd rather just deal with the stains. My trick is to keep water nearby after you drink a staining drink and rinse your mouth out as soon as possible. Bonus points if you happen to be home and can brush your teeth after drinking.
Use an Electric Toothbrush
I've had an Oral-B Electric Power Toothbrush for as long as I can remember. My dentist says it is the best thing to brush your teeth with and I agree. It gives your teeth that sparkling clean feel and helps you stay on top of stains. It even removes up to 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
I love mine so much that I even have a travel version because I can't stand how my teeth feel after cleaning with a manual toothbrush. I honestly think it makes that much of a difference in my daily dental routine. My dental hygienist always comments on how clean my teeth are and I credit this toothbrush.
I stock up on the replacement brush heads at Sam's Club because I can get eight in a pack. The Hubs also uses and Oral-B so we go through them all. Until June 3rd Sam's Club is having a $8 off Instant Savings which means you can get the eight pack for less than $32.
Getting an Oral-B is a game changer in how to keep your smile bright!
Switch to Whitening Toothpaste
My dentist also told me that if you're not whitening your teeth you're yellowing. That's why I love using the Crest 3D White Toothpaste. It whitens teeth by removing 80% of surface stains AND protects against future stains. It also protects your teeth against cavities.
I feel like I'm winning that yellowing battle with this stuff.
Sam's Club is also offering a $2 instant savings on Crest 3D White Toothpaste until June 3rd making five tubes less than $12.
Don't Forget About a Whitening Mouthwash
Whitening mouthwash? YASSS!! I love this stuff and swear it helps especially if you love all those teeth staining drinks like I do.
Crest 3D White Brilliance Whitening Mouthwash is another product I love and swears makes a difference.
It's peroxide and alcohol-free and gives you a whiter smile in 7 days with brushing to remove surface stains. It's also on sale at Sam's Club with a $2 Instant Savings making two HUGE bottles less than $8.
At Home Whitener
Even with doing all of these things, I still notice some yellowness build over the course of a year or year and a half. When I feel like my teeth need a good makeover that's when I like to use an at-home whitening kit. Crest Whitestrips are one of my favorites to jump start your bright smile.
Oral-B and Crest at Sam's Club
Oral-B and Crest are helping you with you save money and get a bright smile! Now until June 3rd they are offering over $40 of instant savings. Here's the highlights...
- $25 instant savings on a the Oral-B Pro 500 rechargeable electric toothbrush
- $8 instant savings on Oral-B brush head refills.
- $2 off Crest toothpaste
- $2 off Crest rinse
- $2 off Oral-B floss
- $2 off Oral-B manual brushes
Happy shopping!
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Your turn!
How do you keep your smile bright?
Farrah says
Great tips! I don't drink coffee but I do drink a lot of tea!
brianne says
These are such great tips for whiter teeth! I so need to get my teeth whiter!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Great tips! Caffeine can really stain teeth and yes, I make sure I drink water after my cup of coffee. Thanks for sharing the discounts for Oral B and Crest. It is always great to be able to save some money, especially for Crest and Oral B. They are hight quality products for dental hygiene.
Peter says
I too am a huge lover of those staining drinks. These are really great tips and my family and I should really step up our game!
Tami says
I am only doing a few of these. I need to get busy on the others!
Nellwyn says
I always use a whitening toothpaste but I should remember to drink water after tea and red wine since I tend to drink those staining drinks pretty often.
maria long says
I pretty much only use Crest products. I drink a lot of tea and coffee so I need a little whitening.
Neely Moldovan says
I use that toothbrush too! Its amazing. Also a huge fan of that toothpaste!
Denise C says
You've got to take good care of your teeth if you want them to last! I have one of those toothbrushes, and I love it.
Joline says
Tea is the culprit in my not-so-white teeth too! I've never thought to drink water after. Nice tip.
wendy says
Teeth and their health is so important. I think sometimes people neglect that fact. Anyway, these are great and easy ways to keep them shiny and bright!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
You have such a perfect smile! These are great tips
jill says
I really like the suggestion of getting brush heads in bulk at a wholesale store. You can also get them on sale and stock up (same with toothpaste and mouthwash) if you don't have a membership.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
You have a gorgeous smile! These tips are great!! I love my coffee, but not what it does to my teeth, so I will have to try these tips!
Natalie says
You have a gorgeous smile 🙂 I could definitely do something about my teeth to make them brighter.
Lori Bosworth says
I'll have to try Crest Whitestrips. I do have an electric toothbrush and I agree they are great for removing plaque.
Elysia says
You've got a beautiful bright smile! Thanks for all of the teeth whitening tips!
Jessica Levinson says
Love your beautiful smile! These are great tips and they obviously work!
Wendy says
You have a beautiful smile!
I say this all the time in clinic--the first thing you notice about a person is their smile. I'm always shocked at how oral hygeine is such a low priority for so many people.
Rachel says
I use a Sonicare and it's a HUGE difference than just a regular toothbrush!
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
Your smile is the first thing everyone sees!
Jamie says
I drink a lot of coffee to! I have to work hard to keep my smile white. I couldn't live without my electric toothbrush and crest white strips.
Jamie says
I drink a lot of coffee to! I have to work hard to keep my smile white. I couldn't live without my electric toothbrush and crest white strips.
Abbey Sharp says
Love these tips! Thanks for sharing
Rachel says
Oh I love these tips! At home whiteners make it so convenient!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I use all this stuff and I don't feel like I have seen a difference. Guess I just gotta keep at it.
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
I will have to try that whitening mouthwash, I recently got an electric toothbrush and feel like it makes a real difference.
Kelly says
Such a gorgeous smile to begin with! I'm a die hard Crest fan and love using their whitening products 🙂
Lisa Ballantyne says
28 and soon-to-be-29 years married to a dental technician and co-owner of a dental lab, I salute you for all of these great tips! Have a fun and safe holiday weekend Julie!
Flo Chris says
Julie,
Both my husband and I have been using the Oral-B PRO 5000 for the past 2 years and find it to be the best product of the century. No more staining at the gums, fewer cavities, cleaner and brighter teeth. We replace the heads every 3 months as recommended. Our 6 month dentist visits are more tolerable since the hygienist doesn't have to scrape tarter off the gum lines! F.Y.I. - You can get 10 Oral-B Braun Precision Clean Replacement Heads at Amazon.com for $27.55.
Annmarie says
I am so bad about drinking water after coffee or red wine...definitely could be taking better care of my pearly whites 😛
Blane Sherer says
Nice tips.( smile )
Hope you have a nice Memorial Day Weekend ( smile )