Many have pitched against the dangers of smoking. This is not one of them; rather this is about the obvious aesthetic effect smoking has on teeth. Think about it: When you smile and you’ve got nothing to show but yellowish teeth, you deduct dating points even from a fellow smoker like yourself.
To Quit or to Whiten?
Nobody is telling you to quit, not from this blog anyway. It is a free country where anybody can do his thing short of violating the laws, the General Surgeon constantly warns you against the dangers of smoking each time you purchase your favorite brand, and you have free will that nobody can take away. In short, you call the shots. (Or the smokes)
If you do quit smoking, you remove one factor in the yellowing of teeth. What to do with your Zippo and cigarette case , which you can get by clicking here? Well, don’t throw them away! You can always put these to good use – the Zippo for daily fire needs and the cigarette case for small cards and receipts.
If you cannot let go of your cigar accessories that you can get by clicking here, which I completely understand as I have addictions of my own that I simply cannot live without, you can always go for teeth whitening! You get the best of both worlds – smoking satisfaction and sparkly smiles. I mean, I have the same problem with eating too many chocolate and drinking too much soda, both of which cause teeth stains and diabetes. But hey! My dentist and physician are getting richer from my visits but at least all three of us are happy.
Teeth Whitening Basics
Before you go about using those teeth whitening over-the-counter products, know these facts. Better safe than sorry, eh?
If you are allergic to peroxide, hold off on the whitening products. This also goes for those with sensitive teeth, gum disease, cavities, under age 16 category, and pregnant and lactating mothers. Check with your dentist.
If you expect your sparklers to shine like the whitest porcelain in no time at all, let go of your great expectations. Continued eating of foods that cause teeth stains and smoking during the bleaching process will negatively affect any teeth whitening efforts. So, go cold turkey for a while as I did with my chocolates and soda.
In the end, the sacrifice will be worth the smile.
