My Teeth Could Use Some Brightening- What Actually Works?

We all know that coffee, tea, wine, dark snacks, and condiments will stain our teeth. This does not mean you have to swear them off though!

The dietitian says:
 Just rinse your mouth with water right after eating, or stash some sugar-free chewing gum. Consider adding foods and drinks that work towards whiter teeth into your diet, such as cheese, fruit, and veggies.

-Lisa Young, PH.D

The dentist says:
Use at home teeth whiting kits such as Crest 3D whiting strips for lighter stains. For darker stains or instant result, you will need professional whitening.

-Marc Lowenberg, D.D.S.

The makeup artist says:.
Cool-toned lip colors create an optical illusion. Fair skin should wear pinks, medium/olive toned skin should wear reds, while darker skin tones should stick to plums. Another trick is to dust some bronzer. Tanned skin makes teeth stand out!

-Matthew VanLeeuwen, Celebrity makeup artist


 Information was found in the Redbook magazine. October 2013

Could Drinking Wine Fight off Cavities and Gum Disease?

Research has proven drinking a glass of red wine is good for your colon and heart but now researchers are reporting in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that wine polyphenols might also be good for your oral health!

Polyphenols promotes health by actively interacting with bacteria in the gut which helps ward off infection by harmful bacteria and pathogens.

M. Victoria Moreno-Arribas and her colleagues wanted to know whether wine and grape polyphenols would protect the teeth and gums, so they began their research!

Check out the result here!