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Achieving a Megawatt Smile Gets Easier Every Day

When I was younger, I took my beautiful pristine white teeth for granted. I assumed my teeth would always stay that way. However, as I started getting older, my teeth took on a more yellow dingy appearance. Thankfully, all hope wasn’t lost. After browsing the shelves at my favorite supermarket and searching the internet, I was amazed at the vast number of teeth whitening products on the market. One can buy strips, toothpastes, bleaches, and gels to make their teeth look clean and healthy again. In addition to over-the-counter products, dentists can professionally whiten patients’ teeth at their offices. I’m happy with the results of the whitening toothpaste I purchased. I’m also confident that I can maintain my white teeth for many years to come. On this blog, you will learn about popular alternatives for whitening teeth. Achieving a megawatt smile really does get easier every day.

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Two Challenges Associated With Dental Implants For Seniors

Posted on March 20, 2015

It's a given that you can get, and benefit from, dental implants at any age. However, it is also true that old people face unique health challenges that younger people may not have. Here are two of these challenges, and how they may impact the success of your oral health: Low Bone Density The quality (height, width and density) of the bone is one of the essential factors that determine whether an implant succeeds or fails. [Read More]

Three Good Reasons To Stick With Your Sleep Apnea Treatment

Posted on March 4, 2015

Most patients are pretty good about adhering to their sleep apnea treatment after they're first diagnosed. You've probably been suffering from poor sleep for a while, and when you first start using the medication or oral breathing devices prescribed to you, you feel so much better. After a few months of treatment, however, you get used to feeling good again and may forget the importance of sticking with your sleep apnea treatment regimen. [Read More]

Want A Job That Combines Science And Art? Check Out The Dental Technician Career Path

Posted on February 19, 2015

Sometimes the title "dental technician" is used interchangeably with "hygienist," but they are very different professions. While hygienists work in the dental office and clean teeth, a dental technician (also known as a dental prosthetist or ceramist) works in a laboratory and restorative appliances, such as false teeth, and orthodontic appliances. If you are investigating schooling and have a penchant for both science and art, this job may be a perfect fit. [Read More]

4 Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Teen's Smile

Posted on February 6, 2015

Your teen's braces are finally off and she's bursting for that starlet-white smile. Cosmetic dentists can create bright mouths in the office, but is your child ready for a professional procedure? Before deciding between at-home whitening options and an in-office version, consider a few fast facts on cosmetic dentistry for adolescents. 1. Whitening toothpastes. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, whitening toothpastes remove surface stains. These products don't change the color of the teeth or bleach them. [Read More]