Teeth whitening is a great way to give your appearance a boost! Teeth whitening is performed by a cosmetic dentist, and is done with whitening gel and a laser light. It is usually done in three 15-minute sessions, and is a non-invasive procedure. Once you’ve had your teeth whitened, you’ll want to do all you can to prevent future stains and discolouration, and keep your teeth white and bright for as long as possible. There are some hard and fast aftercare rules for the first 24 hours after teeth whitening, including avoiding staining drinks, like pop, coffee and red wine,…

Bad breath can be caused by many things. For example, if you eat foods that have strong odours or are made with onions or garlic, you could find yourself with some horrible breath. Smoking also creates bad breath as does tooth decay and indigestion (stomach acids trying to creep back up). Moreover, if you have too much bacteria on your tongue, it can also make for some very terrible breath. The main culprit of bad breath is gum disease. What is gum disease? Gum disease is an inflammation that occurs along the gum line. If left untreated, it can move…

Choosing any dentist is easy. A drive around almost any city commercial neighborhood will reveal retail dental offices. An Internet search can find multiple dentists with criteria of your choosing. Of course asking a friend or relative for a personal referral will give you valuable information based on actual experience you may find comforting. Sometimes having too many choices can be paralyzing. How ever you begin, consider these criteria: Personal testimony of a good experience from someone you know Check the website to see if it is appealing and modern. (No website? Are they that old fashioned?!) Office that is…

The days of inevitably loosing ones teeth by adulthood are over. It is true that genetics plays a role and that one can be genetically predisposed to cavities and or gum disease. This just means one has to pay more attention to ones dental health and take an active role. Let it be said that the alternatives to keeping ones teeth like dentures are inferior to ones natural dentition. It is said that the best dentures are only 15 percent as efficient as the natural teeth. Dentures are a true prosthesis- like a false leg is a prosthesis. Implants as…

Modern dentistry is admittedly expensive. Neglect of your dental health is more expensive. For people with financial concerns, consider: Payment plans are available for people with decent credit history. You do not have to pay everything at once. As long as one pays the monthly in time there is no interest payment otherwise there are interest payments. Choosing less expensive alternatives. With most dental problems there are alternatives which can restore health. Choose a less expensive path at first, preserve health and function, and “upgrade” later if necessary or desired. Do less dental treatment at a time. Do what you…