Archive for the ‘ Cosmetic Dentistry ’ Category

3 Questions To Answer Before Whitening Your Teeth

Teeth Whitening Options Vary In Effectiveness – and Safety On the supermarket shelves and at your dentist’s office, there are a bunch of teeth whitening options available to anyone looking to shape up their smile a couple few shades. From modern gels, lights & goggles at your dentist’s office to DIY at-home trends like turmeric […]

7 At-Home Teeth Whitening Methods That Work

What Are The Most Effective At-Home Teeth Whitening Methods? Do you find yourself shying away from selfies or hiding your teeth with a closed-lip smile due to your less than white teeth? You’re not alone, having confidence in your smile does a lot for your self-esteem. “Confidence, health, and quality of life are just for […]

DIY Teeth Whitening: Facts Vs. Fiction

DIY Teeth Whitening Have you ever considered undergoing some teeth whitening to shape up your smile? If so, then you know there are plenty of options available to you. Teeth whitening may very well be one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments, in particular around the Holidays, on Valentine’s Day, and for Prom season. […]

4 Times Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Work

Teeth Whitening Is Very Popular Teeth whitening is one of the most popular Cosmetic Dentistry procedures at our office, hands down. A recent survey showed 80% of Americans aged 18 to 49 want whiter teeth, with women leading in this area at 85%. And 6 out 10 people believe a whiter, brighter smile would boost […]

4 Ways to Get A Celebrity Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry

Want a Hollywood Smile? A dazzling, white, bright, light-up-the-room smile doesn’t have to be something reserved for those beyond the velvet ropes. In these times of anti-aging dentistry, there are a few cosmetic smile improvement procedures in particular which remain popular among celebrities but aren’t so out of reach for the rest of us. Sure, […]

Porcelain Veneers: Are They Right For Your Smile?

Are Porcelain Veneers Your Smile Solution? When patients come to us with cosmetic concerns, usually they are looking to correct certain types of discoloring or blemishes. We usually walk through addressing these cosmetic issues with a specifically tailored treatment for that one concern. Sometimes there are instances when we can address several different kinds of […]

Is DIY Teeth Whitening With Activated Charcoal Safe & Effective?

Charcoal Teeth Whitening? So let’s get this straight, people use charcoal for teeth whitening purposes? Even to a dentist this seems like an oxymoron, but it’s becoming pretty popular. Why is charcoal – or to be completely accurate, activated charcoal – used for teeth whitening purposes? With endless aisles of toothpaste, floss & mouthwash at […]

Why Is A Great Smile Good For Your Self-Esteem?

A Dazzling Smile Looks Healthy Donning a dazzling white smile doesn’t just show the world how healthy your teeth and gums are, your dental health also plays a significant role in how confident you feel. Have you ever had yellowing teeth or maybe a discolored tooth or two? If so, you were probably pretty self-conscious […]

What Causes Yellow Teeth? These 5 Things…

What Causes Yellow Teeth? In the age of digital photography, social media and other picture sharing websites, people are under more pressure than ever to look their best. Having a beaming smile with radiant white teeth is now as important as having the latest trendy hairstyle or clothing. Tooth discoloration, however, is not something that […]

Teeth Whitening Compulsion Leads To Bleachorexia

Bleachorexia Is Really A Thing? It has been estimated that Americans spend over a billion dollars a year just on over the counter teeth whitening products. That is a pretty staggering figure, in any economic climate. But what is it about over the counter teeth whitening products that have us clearing the shelves at the […]