Springtime is a happy time. The trees and flowers are blooming and everyone is looking forward to new awakenings. Spring brings get-togethers and events that the colder winter months kept us away from. Who wants to leave the house in the cold, snow, or just plain grey doldrums of January? Read more
Having a clean and beautiful smile can change people’s lives. It is commonly said that just smiling, even for no reason can help you feel happier, but what if you don’t want to show your smile because you are embarrassed? In American culture and especially in Southern California beauty is the beast. It is an important part of how we are viewed and how we a carry ourselves. We want you to be able to smile with confidence and be happy in the brilliance that you smile exudes. Know that even if you have been taking care of your teeth at home, there are often more options to get that bright white you are looking for. Read more
If you’re here reading about dental care, it’s safe to assume you care about your teeth. And if you care about your teeth, it may be safe to assume you care about having a smile that shines. Unfortunately, in today’s world, there are hundreds of at-home kits and do-it-yourself options for whitening, making the process confusing. Here is some advice to help you determine the best way to whiten your teeth. Read more
It’s the number-one command when having your picture taken: Smile! Of course, some people tell you to “say cheese,” but it essentially means the same thing. So, you obey by gearing up your gums and flashing your best grin. Read more
It seems as though you can’t turn on the television without seeing a commercial for a tooth product that “guarantees” to give you bright, white teeth. So bright, in fact, that you’ll see no difference between your teeth and a bright-white tissue! Read more
Summer is on the way. It’s a great time of year to reconnect with friends and family that you might not have seen for a while. High school and college reunions are happening, as well as the yearly family reunions. No matter where you are, everyone has a camera to record the memories of the moment. After all, you never know if this might be the last time you have a picture of you and Aunt Jennie. But the last thing you want to see in your picture is a discolored smile; that’s one memory you can do without. Read more
Over time, the food we eat and even just aging causes our teeth to lose their pearly white qualities. Coffee, tea, red wine, soda, smoking and tobacco use, and some dark colored vegetables and fruits can all cause visible staining on your teeth. According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of Americans believe that your smile is an important social asset. A whiter, brighter smile can make you feel more confident in your daily life. Check out these ways that you might benefit from an in-office whitening treatment. Read more
What if you are embarrassed of your smile? For those who have discolored teeth, smiling might be avoided all together. And what happens when you don’t smile?
There are many reasons why teeth can become yellowed, dulled, or discolored, including: Read more
A dental bonding is what you call a procedure where you coat some of your teeth – usually the ones up front – with a special composite resin that hardens quickly under a special light and then lasts for up to ten years if you treat it right. Alternately, you could get a porcelain veneer which is more expensive but also more durable. But either way, why do people bother going to their dentists for this sort of procedure? Read more
While the ideal tooth is an unblemished white, most of us are willing to accept a somewhat off-white color as the cost of using our mouth to eat things. There are also various tooth-whitening products out there which do various things like eating away at the outermost layer of enamel, coating the teeth in a layer of white chemicals, or else applying a fluorescent dye that makes your teeth shine despite their color, but you can also keep your teeth white by avoiding certain things which might stain your teeth. Read more