{"id":758,"date":"2019-07-29T17:09:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T22:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/?p=758"},"modified":"2019-07-29T17:33:49","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T22:33:49","slug":"5-ways-you-can-improve-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/5-ways-you-can-improve-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your smile is your calling card. It invites people into your world, and a welcoming, healthy smile conveys a lot about who you are. While regular checkups and cleanings are needed, there are a number of things you can do at home to improve and maintain a beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Brush Your Teeth Regularly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), you should brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This removes not only food particles but plaque, a sticky white film that forms on your teeth after you\u2019ve eaten anything sugary or acidic. The bacteria in plaque attacks tooth enamel, which protects your teeth from decay, but once the enamel is gone, it\u2019s gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An electric toothbrush removes more plaque than a manual, but ensure you use a soft-bristled brush. Medium- and hard- bristled brushes are highly abrasive and can permanently damage the enamel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\"Brushing\n\n\n\n

2. Avoid Beverages that Can Stain Your Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although tooth enamel is the hardest mineral in the body, it is susceptible to staining. The most common culprits are coffee, tea, and red wine, but there are ways to mitigate their effects. Two of the easiest are: <\/p>\n\n\n