Exploring 3 Perfect Opportunities for Professional Teeth Whitening Procedures
Professional Teeth Whitening Procedures – When is a good time? There’s no arguing that a bright and healthy smile can help to foster feelings of confidence and overall positivity. Some people seem to be under the impression that they can do teeth whitening procedures themselves using store bought products. But many will find disappointment at […]
3 Things You Shouldn’t Do After Your Teeth Whitening Procedure
Your smile says a lot about who you are, which is probably why as many as 18% of people conceal their teeth in photos. Bright and healthy smiles build confidence whereas stained and chipped smiles often leave many people wanting. It’s for this reason why teeth whitening products and procedures in the U.S. are so […]
November Candy Buyback Program
From November 1st for about a week or so, we are doing a candy buyback. What we are doing is paying people for Halloween candy. We’re paying a dollar a pound for the first five pounds that they bring in. With that, we’re also giving people an entry into a drawing for an Oral-B Genius […]
Teeth Whitening Gum Just Doesn’t Work…Unless You Chew It All Day Long
If you’re the type of person to forego a professional dental whitening service in lieu of a teeth whitening DIY method, you may be surprised to hear that one of the most popular DIY methods — chewing whitening gum — simply doesn’t cut it. “Chewing one piece for 12 minutes five times a day helped […]
What is a Bridge?
What is a Bridge? A bridge is an option to use when there’s a tooth that’s missing, and there’s a tooth in front of the space that’s missing and behind the space that’s missing. Basically, it’s a crown on either side of the empty space and then literally a bridge or a tooth that doesn’t […]
Want To Know How To Whiten Teeth Fast? Here Are Some Dos And Don’ts To Consider
According to an AACD survey, virtually all adults (99.7%) surveyed believe a healthy smile is socially important. Perhaps that’s the reason why Americans spend an estimated $1.4 billion on teeth whitening products every year. While it’s always more effective to visit your dentist to hear about your teeth whitening options, some prefer to try to […]
What is a Dental Crown?
Dr. Jackson Explains What a Crown Is. A crown is something that goes 360 degrees around a tooth. A crown is usually needed if there is a very large filling or a very large area of decay in a tooth. A filling of that size won’t hold up for an extended period of time, so […]
What are Fillings Made Of?
What are fillings made of? Dr. Jackson: Most fillings today are white fillings. They are made out of a composite resin and they actually bond to your tooth. A lot of people don’t like that they have silver fillings that have been placed before. Those are fillings that we actually don’t currently place. However, if […]
Can medications affect your teeth?
What are some of the different medications that can affect your teeth? Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: The main medications that can affect your teeth are medications that dry your mouth out. This is what’s called “xerostomia.” The biggest categories of those are antidepressants, pain medications, and some heart medications. They dry out your teeth, which can […]
Should I Use a Regular or Electric Toothbrush?
Do you recommend a regular toothbrush or an electric toothbrush? Dr. Elizabeth Jackson: I personally use an electric toothbrush. I am a big believer that an electric toothbrush can be more effective at removing plaque from your teeth. But, one of the biggest benefits of an electric toothbrush is that it has a timer on […]