Posts Tagged ‘ teeth whitening ’

The Best Dental Christmas Gifts

Dental Christmas gifts?  Is that even a thing?  Well, we think so.  From stocking stuffers to splurges, these are great gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for person.  Not only will you be gifting something they might not buy for themselves; you’ll be contributing to great oral health, and that’s priceless! Splurges Most oral care products are […]

Does Using a Mouthwash Help?

The oral care aisle at your local grocery store or pharmacy is full of an almost endless supply of toothbrushes, toothpastes, floss and mouthwash.  The most important purpose of any oral hygiene routine is to physically remove dental plaque from the teeth, and this is something that mouthwash cannot accomplish on its own.  Therefore, it […]

Are Your Teeth Making You Look Old?

Did you know that your teeth can make you look older than you really are?  There are certain characteristics of a smile that suggest one is further along in the aging process.  We will discuss those characteristics here and offer suggestions of how you can combat them. The Aging of a Smile The aging process […]

What is the Best Way to Get My Teeth Whiter?

Just because we are still in some form of lockdown doesn’t mean we don’t care about appearance!  You may cover your smile with a mask when you’re out in public, but in a Zoom meeting, your smile can occupy a big portion of your “square”.  What can you do to brighten your smile? Over-the-Counter Options […]

Over-the-Counter Teeth Whiteners: Do They Really Work?

Many people are interested in sprucing up their smiles for the holidays.  While you may not have time to get in to see your dentist for professional whitening, you can always grab something from the dental care aisle at the grocery or drugstore. The question is: Do they really work? What Works There are two […]

Top Five Things that Stain your Teeth

Christmas is a time for family, feasting and fun.  It may be a time when people worry a little more about their smiles because we often take lots of photos during the holiday festivities.  There is still time for you to whiten your smile before Christmas.  But if you are too busy for that, you […]

What Kind of Toothpaste Should I Use?

We hear this question all the time.  And you might be surprised to find out that it is actually a tough question for us.  There is no single correct answer to it.  We have to know quite a bit about you and your current oral health to give you the best recommendation. What is the […]

Internal Bleaching: What is it, and Who Needs it?

It’s pretty safe to say that everyone wants white teeth.  The teeth whitening industry is worth multiple billions of dollars.  But what if you have one tooth that is darker than all the others?  What if you’ve tried teeth whitening, and that one tooth doesn’t change colors? Then you may need internal bleaching. What is […]

Teeth Whitening FAQs

We are constantly asked about teeth whitening.  It’s hard to find someone who does not want to whiten his or her teeth.  This blog will cover the questions most commonly googled about teeth whitening. Is teeth whitening safe? Yes.  Teeth whitening is safe and causes no permanent damage to the teeth. In fact, there are […]