Archive for the White Teeth Category
Posted on December 4, 2009 by Dr. White
Special Precautions and use of fluoride in children
Fluoride based toothpastes have been well known for their rich beneficial action in preventing tooth decay in children.
Many experiments have been conducted by researchers and doctors on fluoride and they have all confirmed the role of fluoride in prevention of tooth decay and tooth discoloring in children. Most of the toothpastes sold worldwide have fluoride in them to keep our teeth healthy.
Fluorosis and its origin
Fluorosis is the discoloring of teeth in children. Children having Fluorosis develop brown stains on their teeth. Although this can be present in anyone, children aged below 6 have higher risk of suffering from dental Fluorosis.
Posted on November 23, 2009 by Dr. White
What is Intrinsic Tooth Staining?
Intrinsic tooth staining can either happen before tooth development or after tooth development. This staining is quite common and manifests in the form of enamel discoloration and reddish appearance in outer part of tooth.
Staining During Tooth Development
This staining occurs during the initial development of the teeth.
The main cause of this discoloration is attributed to the extra intake of fluoride during tooth development or intake of tetracycline medication, which also can cause discoloration of tooth. The antibiotics present in tetracycline medicine can react with the calcium hydroxyapatite crystals present in the enamel and cause damage to enamel, thus adding stain.
Posted on November 9, 2009 by Dr. White
Worried about the yellow tint to your smile?
In just one visit to your local provider of Britesmile, your smile can lose that dull, yellow cast and become bright and white again. While you can achieve some results with at-home treatments, they fall short of the instant improvements seen with Britesmile.
What Is Britesmile?
The Britesmile treatment consists of a specially-formulated gel and special blue wavelength lamp which, used together, results in speedy whitening of your teeth.
The gel, a hydrogen peroxide mixture, is set at fifteen percent. Other ingredients include glycerin and water which promise to prevent dehydration of teeth. Both lamp and gel are safe for tooth enamel. And the best part, it only takes one visit!
Posted on September 19, 2009 by Dr. White
Laser Teeth Whitening Services
Today, everyone is very concerned about the way they look. From our teeth to our hair, to our complexion and muscle tone… appearance is very important in today’s society.
Our appearance matters a lot to us and so every day we spend a lot of money and do whatever it takes to beautify our appearance.
Even a small thing such as a smile is vital to our appearance and promotes a healthy body image. Plus, a smile can say a lot - it can convey your confidence and approachability as well as his personality.
It is for such reasons that many people are now visiting the dentist mainly to whitening their teeth.
Posted on September 9, 2009 by Dr. White
To help answer some of your questions, we have listed and described the most common causes of tooth stains and tooth discoloration. Once we can understand what causes teeth to become discolored, we can reduce the amount of discoloration, as well as prevent staining.
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Oral hygiene - A lack of brushing and flossing - at least twice each day - can lead to a plaque build up on the teeth and under the gum tissue, which then hardens into tartar, giving the teeth a yellowish appearance.
Tooth enamel is porous, which means substances such as food, liquid, and tobacco, which left on the teeth too long, begin to sink into the inner layers of the teeth causing stains and discoloration.
A good oral hygiene routine not only reduces the risk of tooth decay and other dental problems, but it also reduces the number of foreign substances that can be absorbed into the enamel.
Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dr. White
Getting Whiter and Brighter Teeth
In a time where beauty reigns supreme, and ladies and gentlemen alike are giving more concern to their looks; we find that there are more and more aids to assist in looking and feeling better.
One of the methods we use to improve our overall appearance is teeth whitening. Teeth whiten is achieved through two primary methods: one is done by a dentist; the other can be done at home using over the counter products.
Visiting Your Dentist
It is very likely that your local dental office might employ laser bleaching to help you to get to your desired result.
The laser whitening system acts in a similar way to sandblasting; the laser excites a chemical compound that is placed on the teeth, and whitens the teeth with light or argon gas. The procedure generally takes about an hour and produces instant results however; this is likely to be the more costly method.
Posted on August 28, 2009 by Dr. White
Brighten Your Smile for Increased Success in Life
Few persons bother to take proper care of their teeth nowadays.
In an age when we are inundated with ads and promos about toothpastes and tooth whitening products, each claiming to be better than the next, hardly anybody bothers to think about the value of displaying a set of shiny, pearl-like teeth. And this is despite the fact that our teeth are some of the most important parts of our body.
Brushing Your Teeth Twice Daily Is Not Sufficient
There are countless times in a day when our teeth get exposed to, and attacked by, the harsh ingredients contained in the foods and drinks we consume. Add to this the nicotine stains deposited on smokers’ teeth and the coffee stains deposited on coffee drinker’s teeth.
These chemicals are ultimately quite dangerous for the enamel that protects our teeth.
Most of us feel that brushing our teeth twice a day is sufficient enough to keep them clean, but the big question is whether or not we should be doing something more.
