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How to Keep Your Smile Bright This Summer

Why Summer Can Be Tough on Your Teeth

Shine as Bright as the Summer Sun!

Summer is the season of sunny days, beach trips, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. 🌞 But with all the vacations and indulgences, your smile can sometimes take a back seat.

At Alpha Plus Dental Center, we want to help you keep your teeth healthy, bright, and beautiful all season long. Here’s how to protect and enhance your smile while making the most of your summer adventures!

Why Summer Can Be Tough on Your Teeth

Summer fun often brings sugary treats, cold drinks, and late nights—all of which can impact your oral health. Factors like dehydration, increased snacking, and outdoor activities can increase the risk of cavities, enamel erosion, and staining.

Being mindful of your dental habits during these warmer months ensures you’ll flash a confident, radiant smile all year round.

Summer Dental Care Tips for a Brighter Smile

Follow these easy yet effective tips to keep your smile in top shape:

1. Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water not only keeps you cool but also helps:

  • Wash away food particles
  • Prevent dry mouth
  • Strengthen enamel with fluoride from tap water

Tip: Always keep a refillable water bottle handy during your outdoor adventures!

2. Choose Smile-Friendly Snacks

Instead of reaching for sticky sweets or sugary sodas, opt for:

  • Crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots
  • Cheese and yogurt, which are rich in calcium
  • Nuts and seeds for healthy teeth

These snacks help neutralize acids and promote strong, healthy teeth.

3. Protect Your Teeth During Sports

Summer is the perfect time for biking, soccer, and other outdoor sports—but accidental collisions can harm your smile.

  • Wear a custom-fitted mouthguard to protect against dental injuries.
  • Consult our team at Alpha Plus Dental Center for a personalized sports guard.

4. Be Mindful of Stain-Causing Foods

Popular summer favorites like berries, barbecue sauces, and iced coffee can stain your teeth over time.

Enjoy them in moderation and rinse your mouth with water afterward to minimize discoloration. For professional help, consider a teeth whitening treatment to refresh your smile!

5. Maintain Your Regular Dental Routine

Summer vacations shouldn’t mean vacationing from your oral hygiene routine.
Keep brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and stick to your regular dental checkups.

A quick visit to Alpha Plus Dental Center can help you stay on track—even between your getaways!

Professional Options for a Dazzling Summer Smile

Looking for a brighter, more confident smile?
We offer in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments designed to safely and effectively enhance your smile.

Benefits include:

  • Quick and noticeable results
  • Safe, dentist-supervised procedures
  • Long-lasting brightness with proper care

Give yourself the gift of a radiant smile you’ll be proud to show off at every summer BBQ and family photo!

Let Your Smile Shine This Summer!

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy life, and a healthy, bright smile makes every moment even sweeter.
At Alpha Plus Dental Center, we’re here to help you maintain your best smile with personalized care, professional cleanings, and advanced cosmetic treatments.

📞 Schedule your summer dental visit today!
📍 Contact us at (617) 274-8494
📍 Visit us: 185 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446
🔗 Book an appointment online

Let’s make this summer your brightest one yet! 🌟

Dr. Kovtun and his team have helped thousands of patients
feel great about their smiles.

Contact our office at (617) 274-8494 to see how cosmetic dental care can improve your life.

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Dr. Stan Kovtun DMD

A graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (with honors), Dr. Stan Kovtun is among the select few mercury-safe and biological dentists in Brookline, MA. With expertise in general, preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as periodontal disease procedures, Dr. Kovtun is committed to patient education and comprehensive treatment plans. So, patients keep their teeth for life.

Patients benefit from Dr. Kovtun's focus on long-term relationships, continuing education, and investments in lasers, digital imaging, ozone, and other technologies.

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I recommend alpha plus they will work with you when it comes to your teeth. They are very good with all their clients will make sure you are satisfied with the service. If you are on a budget they will try to make easy for you as best as they can. I been coming here since 2013 have not had one problem. Read More
Monica K.
I drive over an hour from Cape Cod for all my dental work because Dr. Kovtun is one of the few Biological dentists around. Not only is he a master at dentistry but he offers a healthier holistic approach to oral health that is so important to me. Often times, conventional dentists overlook at the importance or how oral health effects the entire body. He and his staff are super nice and I'm glad I found them!! Read More
Margarida R.
Have been a patient here for quite a while now. It was hard to find a dentist that I trusted in the area, but I've really enjoyed this practice. They tend to be conservative with their assessment, which I really value - no unnecessary treatments, and my teeth feel and look great. Read More
Monica O.
Dr. Kovtun is great. I chipped my 7-year molar, and he was able to fit me in the very next morning! He safely, quickly, and painlessly removed my old amalgam filling and prepped my tooth with a temporary fix while I wait for a beautiful new permanent one. He is knowledgeable, informative, and accomodating. The staff is super-competent and friendly. I will definitely be scheduling other dental procedures here. Excellent, excellent, excellent!! Read More
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