4 Tips for a Brighter Smile in 2024 🎉

Happy New Year 🎉 ! We hope you had a great holiday season and are ready to start the year off with a smile. Here are some tips from Dr Radia to protect your teeth and brighten your smile in 2024:

Pay attention to brushing your teeth

Ensure that you brush your teeth for at least two minutes, twice a day. This is especially because medicines, like cough drops, that contain sugar can cause tooth decay and harm your gums. When possible, choose sugar-free alternatives to protect your pearly whites.

Tip 1: Avoid the off-the-shelf teeth whitening toothpaste

Avoid using off-the-shelf whitening toothpaste, as it can contain abrasive ingredients. Instead, use fluoride toothpaste and have regular check-ups and hygiene appointments. Scale and polish with airflow stain removal is excellent at getting rid of typical stains.

For professional teeth whitening, book an appointment, and we will apply a professional whitening gel that protects your teeth whilst whitening.

We have various teeth whitening and hygiene offers, email us for availability and see our offers here on our website for more details.

Tip 2: Stop using mouthwash or switch it for Corsodyl

Mouthwash is not an essential part of oral health care. We recommend focusing on brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing twice a day. Alcohol-based mouthwash can even dry out the tissue in the mouth. However, if you use mouthwash, we recommend switching it to Corsodyl as it's a medicated mouthwash with dental benefits.

Tip 3: If you're dreaming of a straighter smile, consider invisible aligners

If teeth straightening has been on your vision board but you are concerned about wearing adult braces and how that would disrupt your everyday activities, or the pain associated with it, we recommend considering the Invisalign clear aligners. We are so proud of the results we've been able to achieve for our patients in 2023 at our clinic on Harley Street. Worldwide, over 16 million people straighten their teeth with Invisalign.

Tip 4: Visit us regularly 🦷

Regular dental check-ups can help detect and treat dental problems early on. Come in for a check-up with us at least twice a year to keep your teeth healthy ✨

We hope these dental tips will help you keep your smile healthy and bright in 2024. Remember, consistency is key when it comes to establishing new habits. By making small daily improvements in your oral care, you can improve your dental health and overall well-being.