Pre-Date Dental Routine: Tips to Keep Your Smile Fresh All Night

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By Gentle Touch Dentistry Richardson

A date can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. When this date is on Valentine’s Day, the significance of the date skyrockets.

We all want to impress our date. While the preparation begins with picking the best clothes in the store, our oral health often gets ignored in between. But do you think bad breath can take your date off the feet? It’s an instant turn-off for many. Do you want to risk the date?

But here is a tip for you: a confident smile can set the tone for an amazing date. Studies show people perceive a smiling face as attractive, and reliable. So start the date with a wide luminous grin that warms your partner’s heart. 

This blog here offers you tips on pre-date dental routine. Let’s check them out: 

Don’t Skip Teeth Cleaning

You might consider regular at-home oral cleaning is enough. But it’s far from the truth! 

Professional dental cleaning helps you get rid of years of plaque and tartar buildup. This buildup around the gum line can cause severe perio breath or gum disease.  

Apart from teeth cleaning, you should also:

  • Brush for at least two minutes 
  • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush 
  • Use fluoride toothpaste
  • Brush all over the gumline and back teeth
  • Use a circular motion during brushing for plaque removal
  • Floss after brushing to remove debris from hard-to-reach areas
  • Use an alcohol-free antimicrobial mouthwash
  • Use a tongue scraper to get rid of oral bacteria

Tip: Brush at least an hour before the date to avoid residual toothpaste flavor.

Choose Your Foods Wisely

While your oral hygiene plays a role in how you smell, what you eat before your date can also impact your breath and smile. Foods like crunchy fruits and vegetables (apples, celery, and carrots) help you smell fresh whereas onions, garlic, and spicy foods leave behind lingering odors. 

Stat: Foods like citrus fruits, and berries can reduce oral bacteria. Have them before the date to freshen your breath.

Whiten Your Teeth Naturally

We all have seen models on TV, and magazines flaunting pearly white teeth. Many of us dream of making our teeth as bright as them. If you’re unsure of the tricks, then be assured that you don’t need expensive treatments to achieve this. These below-mentioned tips can help:

  • Use a whitening toothpaste to remove surface stains
  • Rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide to enhance whitening

Avoid Staining Beverages

A cup of coffee or tea after a hard day can work like magic. But these can stain your teeth and dull your smile. So it’s best to lower their consumption or avoid them before the date or after your teeth cleaning. You can opt for herbal tea.

A radiant smile sets a positive tone for any date. Following these tips keeps your teeth stay clean and your breath stays fresh all night. 

Ready to perfect your pre-date dental routine? Schedule a professional teeth cleaning at our dental office. Contact us today to learn how we can help you maintain a gorgeous smile.

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