Whether you are sending out family holiday cards, seeing old friends and family for the first time in five years, or going to posh holiday soirees, you are going to want to look your absolute best and brightest! Your beauty comes from inside and the best way to reveal your charming spark is with a 100-watt smile! Many holiday treats have the potential to stain your teeth. If your teeth are yellow, you may feel insecure. Luckily, you don’t’ have to miss out on the most becoming accessory this year! With just a few holiday dietary adjustments and whitening toothpaste you can have those pearly-whites without spending your holiday bonus on teeth whitening treatments.

Brush or chew whitening gum

After tea time: Coffee and hot cocoa will stain your teeth. But, believe it or not, tea has the most
staining potential because of its leaves! Try drinking tea, cocoa, or coffee with a straw. This way the delightful liquid goes straight back to your throat so your teeth are less exposed to the staining drink.

After pie: Especially if it has blueberries or cherries! Dark colored berries have the potential to
stain both your nice holiday clothes and your smile.

After cranberry sauce: Another dark berry that is sure to stain!

Additionally, there are foods that can actually whiten and clean your teeth. Apples, celery and strawberries reduce some of the staining effects of other holiday treats. Try nibbling on them throughout the day or after a meal when a toothbrush is unavailable.

-Emily Freeman