Tooth Whitening Part 4: Teeth Whitening Toothpastes
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Tooth Whitening Part 3: Pros and Cons of In-Home Teeth Whitening
Many major companies that you have all heard of, Colgate, Crest, etc, are now selling whitening products that you can easily purchase at your local pharmacy or grocery store. These include non-custom trays with whitening gel, whitening strips, or whitening pastes that can be applied to the teeth in accordance with the instructions in order to whiten. Because […]
Tooth Whitening Part 2: At-home Custom Whitening Trays
The most typically recognized tooth whitening is at-home whitening with custom trays. These trays are generally fabricated by the dentist by using an exact replica of your teeth. Custom Whitening Tray – PROS: A custom tray is desirable over a generic tray in that it keeps the whitening gel exactly where it is wanted, on […]
Tooth Whitening Part 1: In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office tooth whitening is, with little questions, the most effective and quickest form of tooth whitening available to the general public. In-office whitening usually involves applying hydrogen peroxide gel to the teeth, and then increasing their effects by activating them with light and/or lasers. PearlinBrite Laser Whitening PearlinBrite Laser whitening, developed by Dr. Jan Linhart, DDS, […]
Teeth Whitening – Hydrogen vs. Carbamide Peroxide
You see and hear about teeth whitening everywhere, in the paper, magazines, on the radio, and on TV. Laser whitening, light activated whitening, take home whitening kits, whitening strips, whitening toothpastes, are all different ways that you can whiten your teeth. But, there are significant differences between the different methods, and different end results. Here […]
What are Porcelain Veneers – A Dental Revalation
Dental school has been extremely busy, and every day I get to try new things, attempt new procedures, and learn new techniques. I have already performed a couple of veneer procedures; however most patients that come in don’t know what porcelain veneers are. What are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are […]
Dental Questions – Implants, Bridges, Fillings, Dentures
OK, if you are reading this blog, you obviously have a question about your own dental care, or the dental care of someone you know. Post questions in the comments or send the question by e-mail to [email protected] and I will send you a reply/post a reply withing 24-hours!
Dental Implants – Do I Want Them?
Yes, you do. Implants are a revolution in dentistry. Pioneered by Dr. Leonard Linkow, implants are, in simplistic terms, screws. They are placed into the jaw where teeth are missing to act as roots. They can then be restored with crowns, dentures, or other prostheses. Implants are truly the best way to fix a broken […]