Boost Your Smile Ready For Party Season!
10 tips from the team at Abbey Road Dental
It will soon be party season and there are lots of events and meetings to look forward to; but what is the first thing that people notice about you when you first meet?
Research suggests that your smile is your winning feature, so there’s every reason to give it just as much attention as you would any other aspect of your ‘party season look’. Don’t know where to start?
Here are 10 top tips to help you have a stunning smile this party season:
1. Exfoliate Your Lips
Your lips can and should be exfoliated just like everywhere else on your body. To make your lips smooth and beautiful, use an old toothbrush and gently brush in a circular motion to get rid of old skin deposits.
2. Experiment With Brighter Colours
Bright lipstick looks great at a party and can really make your smile and overall look stand out from the crowd. Not every colour suits every person though, so experiment with purples, reds, oranges and pinks to see which colours suit you best.
3. Keep Floss In Your Bag
Keep a floss container in your bag so that post-buffet you can freshen your teeth up and get rid of any food debris that could be ruining your smile. You can even get minty flavoured floss these days to help give your breath a boost too.
4. Keep Up With Dental Appointments
There’s nothing like a toothache to ruin an event, so make sure you keep going to dental checkups at our St John’s Wood dentist so any issues can be spotted and treated before they ruin your party.
5. Consider Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry offers a complete smile transformation if you want it, or uplifting and rejuvenating treatments that could give you that extra sparkle this party season. Teeth whitening, veneers, dental restoration – there are many ways to give you an ‘A-list smile’. Just call us on 02076241603 and we will be pleased to book you in for a consultation.
6. Keep Your Breath Fresh
Certain foods like garlic, will linger for hours after you have eaten it. To keep your breath fresh, avoid foods like garlic a while before your event and if you do happen to eat any, keep some sugar free chewing gum on hand.
7. Avoid Drinks That Stain The Teeth
Drinks like red wine and coffee stain the teeth, so drinking too many pumpkin spice lattes or glasses of red, could cause you to have a less than white smile if you’re not careful! Avoid drinks like this to avoid staining, or at the very least drink with a straw to avoid contact between the drink and the teeth.
8. Moisturise Your Lips
Moisturising the lips is so important during this time of the year because central heating and the cold outside dries them out. Unfortunately anything petroleum based won’t moisturise the lips but rather just sits on top of the lips. Opt for an active moisturising ingredient like coconut oil to ensure your lips are moisturised properly.
9. Maintain Oral Care
Your teeth should be brushed twice a day for two minutes and maintaining that habit is easy most days, but during the party season when things are busy, it can fall by the wayside. Make sure you prioritise cleaning your teeth morning and night so that your teeth look and feel great for every event.
10. Get Dental Advice If You Are Worried About Any Issues
If you feel pain in your teeth, have signs of an infection or your gums bleed when you brush, seek help from Abbey Road Dental in NW8 as soon as you can. The sooner an issue is diagnosed and treated, the less likely it is to develop into something more serious that could put you out of action this party season. There’s nothing like toothache to ruin a night!
Make the most of you smile this party season and if you’d like advice about any aspect of your oral health, please give our friendly team a call.
