I would love to have my teeth whitened by a dentist one day, but I have a little dental anxiety and haven't worked up the courage just yet. Until then, I have been trying different at-home products to see what works the best for me. Most home-whitening products have the same peroxide gel formula, but they use different application techniques. What have I learned? I think the right whitening product depends on your lifestyle. If you want to whiten on-the-go, a whitening pen can be used easily in your car. If you like to whiten at home, then strips or trays can likely get your teeth whiter than the pens. I created this blog to help spread the word that there are many types of products that can whiten your teeth, and many work well! You don't have to be embarrassed by your stained smile!
Posted on: 24 August 2017
When your child first learns that they need braces for their teeth, they may feel a bit unsure about the entire process. They may fear that they may not look the way that they would like to or that they may not be able to eat properly with their braces on. As a parent, it is very important that you do all that you can to alleviate their worries and ensure them that their braces are a very positive thing.
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Posted on: 27 July 2017
You look in the mirror and notice that your teeth aren't as white as they used to be. Then, you catch a glimpse of your family portrait and notice that many people have similar tooth stains. The issue is that discolored teeth can run in families, which may limit the amount you can do to naturally lift stains out of your teeth with good brushing habits. But there are several interventions to consider at your dentist office:
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Posted on: 13 June 2017
People commonly associate emergency dentistry with sudden oral trauma, such as getting hit in mouth with a hockey puck. However, your daily habits—even some good ones—can also have you banging on the dentist's door after hours looking for help with damaged teeth and gums. Here are three things you're doing that may result in a trip to the emergency dentist's chair.
Chewing Hard Candy, Ice, and Other Items
There's something satisfying about crushing hard items between your teeth, especially when you're feeling frustrated or angry.
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Posted on: 13 June 2017
Few things are worse than realizing that your cavity filling has become dislodged at a time when you're unable to visit a dentist. You may start to experience pain and become concerned about what's wrong and what you should do in order to avoid further tooth trouble.
What Happened? Why Did My Tooth Fall Out?
It might help to know why the filling fell out in the first place. One reason could be that there is some kind of decay to your tooth underneath the permanent filling which has become bad enough that the filling no longer fits well and can pop out.
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