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Does Professional Whitening Work?

June 27, 2013 by lrickwood

I would like to know if it’s worth going to the dentist to have professional tooth whitening done?
I looked at using Crest whitening strips and tried them but they didn’t make much of a difference for me. How much does it cost and how often does it have to be done?
– Mike from Oklahoma

Mike,
To answer your question, professional whitening procedures at the dental office do work well and can dramatically lighten your teeth. Any whitening product bought over the counter or a treatment from your dentist can be harmful to your enamel if it is over-used.

The products over the counter may lighten teeth a couple of shades, however this is more of a temporary lightening and the product has to be used over and over again in order to maintain brightness. The reason for this is because over-the-counter bleaching products are not as concentrated as the ones used in dental offices. You could compare the difference to the drugs – Ibuprofen versus Percocet, with Percocet being far stronger.

When you choose to have your teeth whitened at the dental office, you can be sure that your teeth will remain white and bright for several years but this will also depend on your diet. Dark liquids, smoking and other habits can discolor your teeth quicker. However, if you watch what you eat, you should be happy with the results from your dentist.
It is recommended that patients see their dental professional every few years to touch up their teeth if they notice a darkening of the teeth. This is fairly inexpensive.

Most dentists have two types of whitening procedures. One is an in-office procedure where a bleaching agent is applied to your teeth and a light is placed over your teeth to activate the bleaching product. This procedure generally takes about two hours and boosts up the color of your teeth several shades. This may cost several hundred dollars.
Another option is to have bleach trays made and you can bleach your teeth in the comfort of your own home. This procedure is less expensive than the dental office and it works just as well.

It is important that you consult with your dentist to see if you are a good candidate for teeth whitening and what product would be the best fit for you.

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Does Tonsillitis Cause a Bitter Taste in the Mouth?

June 27, 2013 by lrickwood

I’ve had swollen tonsils for a couple of days and have a bitter taste on my tongue all the time. When I eat food it goes away and then it’s back as soon as I finish eating. I don’t know if it’s from the tonsils, from acid reflux, or a broken tooth?
– Dan from Oklahoma

Dan,
There are many reasons you may have a bitter taste in your mouth. Tonsillitis, acid reflux, and a broken tooth that’s decayed will give you this. It does sound like swollen tonsils are the issue, especially if you have been diagnosed with Tonsillitis.

The main symptom of Tonsillitis is a sore throat but you can also have bad breath, a bad taste in the mouth, a fever, runny nose, headache or you may have trouble swallowing. You should know that symptoms may vary from person to person. An infection of the tonsils may be caused by either a bacteria or virus which causes white spots or pockets of pus to develop on the tonsils. When this occurs, it generally causes a bad taste in the mouth.

Either one of these types of infections is highly contagious and may spread to others through drinking the same glass, talking or coughing. If you believe you have Tonsillitis and haven’t been diagnosed, do see your doctor for a throat culture. If you have Tonsillitis, you will probably receive an antibiotic which will clear up the infection and in turn will alleviate the bad taste in your mouth.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Acid Reflux, Acid Reflux and bad breath, bad breath, bad breath and Tonsillitis, Tonsillitis

Great information about porcelain veneers

June 7, 2013 by iowasmiles

We noticed a website that has some great information about porcelain veneers. Click here to read more: https://www.chaldentistry.com/phoenix-cosmetic/porcelain_veneers.htm. It talks about how the veneers are prepared, costs, how to maintain them. The author is Dr. Arthur Chal, a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Noah also does porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, and other cosmetic dentistry procedures.

If you are interested in a smile makeover, but would like to save some money, another option could be a Snap-on Smile. Check our page on that subject to learn more. The cost for an entire smile would be about what it would cost for one or two porcelain veneers.

This blog is sponsored by Tulsa dentist Dr. Ryan Noah.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Arthur Chal, porcelain veneers

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