Today's fashion highlights white teeth as part of the modern look of attractiveness. Can this go too far and hurt your dental health?
According to Linda C. Niessen, D.M.D., professor at Texas A&M Health Science
a sensitive reaction to white strips is more common among younger people (20s-30s), people who have erosion or gum disease but can happen to anyone."
Don't take a chance, see your dentist before starting a bleaching program. Get your problem areas addressed and minimize possible complications.
What the over the counter whitening companies don't want you to know is they are often only lightly effective. Professional in office and at home systems are what gives you a more dramatic effect.
Beware the color of your crowns, veneers and bonding we're set during your treatment. If you have existing dental work it might not match after whitening the teeth around it. Your Dentist can tell you for sure.
Keep reasonable expectations. No matter what you might see in the media your teeth should never be whiter than the whites of your eyes. Remember the teeth you see on a the cover of a web site or magazine are often altered after the fact and not real.
Remember the best way to keep you smile white is prevention. Avoid smoking, coffee tea wine and other things that can stain your teeth.
Let us help with your whitening process. Call Cosmetic Dental Associates at 713-781-2800 to get started.
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