Your smile is very important. Often the difference between a good smile and a great smile is the whiteness of the teeth. Typical lifestyle choices as well as the aging process stain and darken your teeth. Things you do on a regular basis such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking can contribute to staining your teeth. New whitening agents can remove these stains without harming your teeth.

When you meet people for the first time, it’s your smile that they will remember. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and can help make a better impression while making you feel better about yourself. Whitening your teeth is one of the easiest things that can be done to brighten up your smile and improve your appearance. While you can get over-the-counter whitening kits, they are rarely as effective as professional whitening procedures. Because over-the-counter trays are not custom fitted by a professional and the whitening agent may leak out and irritate your gums, the kits do not work either as quickly or effectively to whiten your teeth.

Will Tooth Whitening Work For You?

Whitening isn’t for everybody. If it’s determined that you’re a good candidate for whitening, the best option for your situation will be prescribed, and the progress will be closely monitored to determine if any adverse reactions do occur.

Even with today’s advanced whitening techniques, everyone’s teeth will not whiten with the same results. Yellow-, brown- or orange-toned stains will generally bleach out quite well, whereas grayed teeth, or teeth stained by tetracycline use, may not bleach satisfactorily. Your situation will be carefully evaluated, and you will be advised accordingly. If tooth bleaching isn’t for you, don’t give up on having whiter, brighter teeth! Porcelain veneers or dental bonding could be the perfect solution for you.

At Your Downtown Dentistry, we offer general and cosmetic dentistry services, including teeth whitening, designed to help you obtain and maintain your most beautiful, healthy smile.

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Why Preventive Dentistry Should Be a Priority In Your Life

Regular visits to your dentist are about so much more than just having that fresh, clean feeling. The purpose of regular hygiene appointments is to screen for any dental problems that may be developing, such as cavities or oral cancer, and to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. The importance of these visits cannot be understated. Continue reading for a look at why preventive dentistry should be a priority in your life.

Preventive Dentistry Preserves Your Smile

Anyone who has ever needed a complete smile makeover or restoration knows that a beautiful, healthy smile is nothing to take for granted. Extensive dental restorations can be expensive and time-consuming. Preventive dentistry can help keep you from needing a smile makeover, as you’ll be able to catch problems early and keep your mouth healthy.

Preventive Dentistry Helps Your General Health

Gum disease has been linked to a number of general health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. Practicing proper oral hygiene habits at home, visiting your dentist regularly, and using products approved by your dentist can stop gum disease in its tracks, reducing your risk of developing or complicating these other health problems. If your dentist offers oral cancer screenings as a part of your checkup, your dedication to preventive dentistry could actually save your life.

Preventive Dentistry Preserves Your Lifestyle

Because the purpose of preventive dentistry is to keep your mouth healthy, it can help keep you from having to worry about not being able to eat the foods you love or not being able to speak properly because of missing teeth. You also won’t have to worry about losing your confidence and self-esteem because of problems with your smile.

At Your Downtown Dentistry, we offer general and cosmetic dentistry services, including preventive dentistry, designed to help you obtain and maintain your most beautiful, healthy smile.

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