Veneers are a type of dental restoration in which porcelain is bonded to the front surface of teeth in order to change their color or shape. When most people think of veneers, they think of celebrities who have changed relatively good looking teeth into bright white perfect teeth. While some cases of veneers do absolutely that, […]
There are a lot of different reasons for tooth discoloration. Let’s take a look at the major ones… Fluorosis (Brown) When children are exposed to higher level of fluoride than recommended, the developing permanent teeth tend to take on a mottled brown appearance. This can range from very mild staining to very heavy depending on […]
Orthodontics is the field in dentistry that deals with straightening teeth. Orthodontics has come a long way in the last several decades and there are more options than ever to do this. Early Orthodontics For children with certain types of dental features, they should be seen by an orthodontist early on (around age 7 or […]
(Article updated Februrary 23rd, 2017) Wondering if Smile Direct Club is a good option for straightening your teeth? You’ve come to the right place. A little about me and why I’m qualified to give you the scoop on Smile Direct Club… First, I’m a general dentist. I’ve used a variety of orthodontic treatment options in […]
You may have heard the story about the kid who designed and 3D printed aligners for straightening his teeth. While very impressive that a high school student came up with this, it is not something I would recommend anyone doing. There can be some very serious consequences to trying any sort of active orthodontic treatment […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]