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TEETH WHITENING

Easy Habits That Keep Teeth White

If the reason that teeth are stained is because of improper home care of your mouth and teeth, whitening will not work.

Top Dental Hygiene Routine to Keep Teeth White

Not all whitening products work and are appropriate for everyone. Here are daily habits that can help ensure your teeth don’t darken as a result of inadequate oral hygiene. When you don’t regularly brush, floss and rinse to reduce food particles, bacteria and debris from your mouth, these can turn into stain-making substances that darken the teeth. Follow these steps every day to prevent hygiene-related stains on your teeth.

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1. Brush

At least twice daily, using a toothpaste that contains fluoride.


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2. Floss

At least once a day, to clean hard-to-reach areas between teeth.


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3. Rinse

Using an antitartar mouthwash like LISTERINE® ULTRACLEAN® rinse for 30 seconds twice a day helps prevent tartar buildup to keep teeth naturally white. If you stick to this daily healthy-mouth routine you not only avoid plaque buildup but also tooth decay and cavities.

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