The time is coming for the holidays and Thanksgiving is next in line.  For me and my family, this means getting together with hundreds of relatives all around the country.  Even in 2020, we are going to keep our social distancing rules up and enjoy each other’s company.  This will also mean that in some cases we will wear masks, but inevitably there will come a time when the masks come off and our smiles will be shown.  For many people, this is a scary time and we are all afraid to show what has happened to our smile over the year that we haven’t seen each other.  Having a bright smile can really improve your own personal feelings about yourself and also how others view you.  It is a small thing that makes such a big impact.  So I want to go over some ways to get a nice and bright smile this thanksgiving.

The first thing to do is to start with the basics and that is a great dental routine.  This is simple and we all know it.  But I suggest not only doing the basic routine but stepping up your game and brushing three times a day.  There is a special reason why I like to do this and it goes beyond just normal protection of your teeth.  I personally like to brush twice a day for protection and keeping my teeth strong and healthy with a nice fluoride toothpaste, but then I like to add in something special at night.  Ok, it is not anything magical, but I like to use a different toothpaste for my nighttime brushing. 

The nighttime brushing I switch my regular toothpaste for a charcoal-based toothpaste.  This is a natural whitener and it really has made a nice subtle difference over the last month.  I am a big fan of natural products that do not cause my own body pain or harm.  This is a great way to brighten your smile while not actually incurring lots of cost or any pain in the processes.  Some tooth whitening substances can cause sensitivity or in my opinion pain.  This natural paste that I use has been fantastic for not having any of those effects for me and has been my answer to whitening my teeth every day.

Now if you are in a hurry I would suggest going for a stronger product.  Personally, I have trouble using whitening strips because they cause my teeth to be very sensitive and hurt.  That is simply not worth it in my mind but my body is different than yours and you may have a great experience with it.  I will completely admit that it works and works fast.  Within a week you can have very white and bright teeth and if that is what you need before the Holiday, then go for it.  It is relatively inexpensive and will allow you to show up with a great smile.

But don’t forget you can go to the dentist for a professional cleaning and whitening but it will probably cost a bit more.  But if you want the best job, I would probably suggest going that route for safety and for comfort as well.  Plus it is a great excuse to make sure your dental health is doing well.