Get a Summer-Ready Smile
We’ve all heard friends or family talk about locking in and getting their “beach body back in shape for warmer weather – maybe you’ve even said it yourself! But have you considered that you should get your smile summer-ready too? True, you can’t work on your teeth or gum health at the gym (or at least, we hope you aren’t), but your smile is just as important to your overall wellness and appearance as the rest of your body. Here are some ways to work toward a summer-ready smile without ever breaking a sweat.
Finish Your (Brushing and Flossing) Reps
Practice makes perfect, and getting in consistent sets isn’t only important for training your muscles. Make sure to brush your teeth at the beginning and end of each day like clockwork and floss your teeth at least once a day. You can build small habits like these quickly, and if you aren’t already following this oral hygiene regimen, now is the time to begin! Ongoing activities like daily brushing and flossing will help keep your teeth and gums clean, remove plaque and food buildup, and help improve your breath.
Show Off Your Gains
When you feel healthy and are proud of your appearance, of course you’ll want to show it off! Just like flexing your muscles after you reach a new personal best, you’ll want to smile wide this summer. If you aren’t feeling quite as confident in your smile as you would like, consider cosmetic options such as our in-office whitening treatment. This professional process is simple, fast, and painless, and it’s overseen by our expert dental providers. You’ll have a whiter smile in no time! (And not to mention it’ll make your summertime tan pop even more.)
Do Plenty of Crunches
What do your ab muscles have to do with oral health?! No, we aren’t talking about that kind of crunch – we’re talking about the ones that come from biting down on a fresh carrot or crisp celery stick. Fresh fruit and vegetables are not only healthy for your diet but also can help keep your teeth strong. Crunchy, fibrous veggies like carrots, celery, and cucumbers require heavy chewing, which can help disrupt plaque formation and trigger an increase in saliva. Leafy greens like spinach, collard greens, and kale are full of calcium, which helps build and maintain tooth enamel. Make the most of every crunch!
Keep Your Team Close
Whether it’s a running club or regular gym buddies, having a close support network can help keep you accountable and push you to do more with a workout. Well, consider our staff at Guffee Dental to be your dental dream team! Schedule your next check-up today and we’ll set a baseline for your oral health. Your hygienist or dentist may say you’re on the right track, or they may set follow-up appointments to get you on the right foot fast. Guffee Dental is here to answer any questions you may have about oral health, offer recommendations for at-home care, and of course, provide immediate-need dentistry for the whole family.
While the gym may not be everyone’s cup of tea, taking care of our smiles should be a top priority for us all. Follow these tips to get your best smile ever this summer, and you will outshine even that bright South Carolina sun! We hope to see you here at Guffee Dental in Anderson, SC, soon.
