In most peoples’ minds, physical exercise is a near-absolute good. Unless you’re sick or injured, it only benefits you and has no downsides. However, did you know exercise could hurt your oral health if you’re not careful? The truth is that workouts and the like can sometimes damage teeth and gums. That said, you’ll want to take steps to ensure your physical fitness doesn’t risk your smile. Here’s a summary of how exercise can harm oral health and what you can do to avoid such outcomes.

You probably feel pretty happy if you’ve just had a teeth whitening procedure. After all, your smile is back to its original, gleaming white color! Still, you’ll need to be careful if you want your treatment results to last. Depending on your eating, your teeth could get yellow and brown stains that undo the bleaching process. That said, you should try to eat a “white diet” of smile-friendly meals that keep your whitened smile around. Luckily, your Allen dentist can help you do so. Read on to learn why whitened tooth enamel can stain and four foods that whiten teeth.