Professional tooth whitening is one of the more cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures for restoring your natural smile. When your teeth are discolored or stained and you are hesitant about smiling, it can adversely affect your self-esteem and leave a bad first impression when meeting someone for the first time. At Community Dental Group, we have always instructed our patients how to properly care for their teeth after we have whitened them. This includes the beverages and foods you need to avoid consuming after the procedure. Read more

Are you reluctant to smile because your teeth aren’t as bright and white as you want them to be? If your teeth are discolored and/or stained, you will most likely be too self-conscious when it comes to letting people see your smile. If you have been looking for a solution to the problem, we offer one of the more cost-effective and popular non-surgical cosmetic dentistry methods – teeth whitening. However, before you get started, you should determine whether or not you are a candidate for this procedure. Read more

Without a doubt teeth whitening has rapidly become one of the cosmetic dentistry industry’s most popular treatments. This shouldn’t be that hard to understand considering how quickly this works and the fact that it is normally painless for the individuals who undergo treatment. Depending on the treatment you select, you should be able to see dramatic results within a relatively short period of time. However, there are certain aspects of teeth whitening that you need to know about before making the decision to proceed. Read more

It’s no surprise that what you eat has a major impact on the overall health of your teeth. However, many people don’t realize just how profound the effect of your diet on your teeth can really be.

If you are thinking about teeth whitening or just trying to maintain a whiter smile yourself, there are definitely some foods that you should moderate your intake of — or avoid entirely. Being aware of these will help you to get and maintain better results. Read more

Some people wonder whether they can get tooth whitening results that are “just as good as a dentist” if they use over the counter whitening aids. Is there any advantage to going to the dentist for whitening versus using the best commercial products?

Let’s set aside the fact that some products may not be able to live up to their claims — many commercial whitening products really are effective in whitening teeth. So, how does a dentist stack up by comparison? Let’s look at some of the reasons why a dentist is preferable.

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