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Best and Worst Teeth Whitening Products!
Below are my recommendations for the best (and worst) types of over the counter teeth whitening / bleaching products. If you are interested in faster or more significant results see my page on professional whitening to see if any of those options are a better fit for you. Teeth whitening is dependent on just a couple […]
Sports Mouth Guard Reviews and FAQ
Reviews: We’re going to get right to the good stuff here in case you just want to know what is the best overall sports mouth guard… Shock Doctor Gel Max (My Overall #1 Pick For Over the Counter Products) This mouth guard surprised me quite a bit (in a good way). The Shock Doctor Gel Max […]
Professional Whitening Options
(If you just want to know the best possible option available, and what I recommend, just skip down to the section on KoR Whitening below!) If you’re on this page, my guess is that you want better whitening results than you’ll get from some kiosk at the mall or out of a box of Crest […]
Whitening FAQ
Does whitening damage your enamel? No, whitening only removes stains from your teeth. There is no long term harm to your teeth from whitening. Can you whiten while pregnant? There haven’t been any studies that have shown whether it is safe or not. While, the bleaching process generally stays very localized to the teeth, we […]
The Science of Whitening
There are two main ways that your teeth become whiter. Abrasion Over time your teeth pick up surface stains. Whitening toothpastes as well as the polishing they do in dental offices removes these surface stains from teeth and results in a slightly lighter appearance. In general, most people shouldn’t use whitening toothpastes. They are much […]
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person stops breathing multiple times an hour. The number of times you stop breathing can range anywhere from 5-60 times an hour. There are very significant health problems related to sleep apnea one of which is death. One study of people with severe sleep apnea, found […]
Snoring
Snoring is caused by the vibration of tissues in narrowed airways in the mouth, nose and throat. Estimates are that nearly half of people will snore at some point in their lifetime. Approximately 40 percent of men and 25 percent of women snore on a routine basis. Some of the reasons for snoring are: Allergies and […]
Understanding the TMJ
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joint structures in the body. When you open and close your mouth, many muscles, ligaments, and joint structures have to all work in conjunction to create a smooth and pain-free movement. Researchers are just now starting to understand exactly how it functions and the best […]
Teeth Whitening
I ask all of my new patients, if they would like to change anything about their smile, and if so what would that be? Overwhelmingly, they say that if they could change one thing, they’d like whiter teeth. As you eat, drink, and generally get older, your teeth are constantly picking up stain. These foods […]
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism is a destructive process where a person involuntarily grinds their teeth either at night or during the day. The large majority of people who grind their teeth, do so at night and are unaware they do it until their bed partner tells them or the wear becomes evident on their teeth. Conservative estimates are […]