Teeth as White as Snow?
Posted: January 15, 2023
Posted: January 15, 2023
Posted: August 17, 2022
Porcelain is stain-resistant. Dental veneers can, therefore, retain their bright white brilliance for several years at a time. Resistant does not mean “proof,” however. Unless you take care to prevent staining, veneers will inevitably become dingy over time.
Posted: May 5, 2022
Dingy, stained, and discolored teeth are a distraction. They are also one of the easiest things to correct, often responding well to topical treatments such as teeth whitening.
Topical stains are the most common reason for tooth discoloration. You can help prevent the issue by reducing your intake of dark foods and beverages or using a straw to consume things like coffee, tea, and wine. You can help remove surface stains by brushing after every meal and snack.
Posted: February 4, 2021
Posted: July 6, 2020
Tooth sensitivity is a common side effect of teeth whitening. This can be true even for people who do not otherwise experience sensitive teeth.
Posted: June 18, 2020
Everyone wants a perfect smile. No one wants to have to undergo a series of lengthy, involved, and invasive treatments to get one, though. Knowing the fastest ways to improve your smile can help save you time and money. It can also help ensure you look and feel your absolute best at all times.
Posted: April 6, 2020
There are two types of tooth staining: intrinsic, which occurs below the enamel, and extrinsic, which occur on top.
Food, beverage, and lifestyle choices are often the primary causes of extrinsic stains with some of the biggest culprits being:
Inadequate oral hygiene can also cause extrinsic stains.
Posted: January 17, 2020
There are two types of tooth stains:
To whiten teeth, stains must either be removed or covered. Which option will be the most useful for your smile is dependent on the cause, location, and extent of your tooth discoloration.
Posted: December 2, 2019
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, an effort by Prevent Blindness America (PBA) that asks us to consider the age-appropriateness of a gift before giving it to a child. Primarily focused on preventing injury, recommendations from PBA include:
Posted: November 22, 2019
A recent study from the ADA found that 28% of young adult respondents and 29% of lower-income adult respondents believe that the appearance of their smiles has negatively impacted their ability to get a job.
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