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Things to Know Before Having a Springfield, IL Dentist Whiten Your Teeth
May 11, 2015
Teeth aren’t called “pearly whites” for nothing. A bright smile showing perfect white teeth is a beauty standard. Anyone with good teeth can look more attractive than one who makes do with her crooked or stained teeth. Teeth whitening can be done DIY or professionally, though the latter is always recommended. Below are some of the useful things you need to know before you go for whitening services from your local Springfield, IL dentist.
Professional Whitening Is Better – Professional whitening is still the king of the hill when it comes to producing desirable results much faster. In-house whitening is also considered the safest whitening procedure there is due to the latest improvements in teeth whitening products and applications. For instance, gum and tooth sensitivity may have prevented people from trying teeth whitening before, but thicker peroxide gels have made such issues more manageable.
It Can Be Done Anytime – You can go for professional teeth whitening anytime you see fit, and you can have it retouched down the line. There’s no literal “perfect time” to whiten teeth professionally, you’ll just have to find time for it.
It Isn’t Permanent – Teeth whitening isn’t a one-time event. You’ll have whiter teeth after the procedure sure enough, but you need to maintain them. Over time, teeth will gradually get discolored depending on your lifestyle habits; enamel, after all, is porous (peppered with microscopic holes that can absorb staining agents). Don’t leave your local Springfield, IL cosmetic dentistry center like the Advanced Dental Care of Springfield without obtaining some tips for care.
It’s not for Everyone – Professional teeth whitening isn’t for everyone. Crowns, fillings, and other dental work are invulnerable to whitening products. In addition, inherently sensitive teeth, and allergies to substances like peroxide should have you proceed with caution.
Professional teeth whitening is extremely effective at removing organic stains that are primarily caused by aging, certain foods, and vices (i.e. tobacco use). In contrast, inorganic stains caused by certain medications or trauma (a blow causes dentin inside teeth to darken) are resistant to whitening procedures. Consult with Dr. Matt VanderMolen at Advanced Dental Care of Springfield for alternative whitening solutions. Contact us today at (217) 717-4551 or info@smilespringfield.com
(Source: Professional Tooth Whitening – 8 Facts You Should Know, TheHealthSite.com, August 30, 2013)
Have a Gummy Smile? A Cosmetic Dentist in Springfield, IL Can Treat You
April 27, 2015
You may have encountered people who have more gums than teeth when they smile, or you may be that person. This condition is called a gummy smile, and it can make the upper teeth become partially hidden. Normally, the upper lip should sit just above the top of the teeth when smiling. With gummy smiles, however, there is an excessive display of the upper gum. There is no reason to be alarmed as this condition can be treated by a dentist in Springfield, IL with a procedure called gum contouring or gum reshaping.
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A Dentist in Springfield, IL Can Help Patients Overcome Dental Phobia
April 14, 2015
Going to a dentist in Springfield, IL can be a terrifying thought for some. For others, it can even come to a point where they’d rather not go to the dentist at all. When they are on the dentist’s chair, they are extremely anxious and cannot relax even just for a second. Some people suffer from what is called dentophobia or odontophobia, which is the fear of dentists and is quite common among all ages. On the other hand, some are just afraid of needles, the drill, or fear that they will gag or choke during a procedure.
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Have a Restorative Dentist in Springfield, IL Install Dental Implants
April 10, 2015
You may have recently lost a tooth or have a loose tooth that’s raring to go. Replacing missing teeth is important not only to the health of the other teeth, but to general health as well. If a tooth isn’t replaced, chewing difficulty will not be the only setback; teeth loss can cause other problems such as more lost teeth, and can mess up the spacing and alignment. A solution to this problem is dental implants.
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Halloween Candy Buy Back 2014 – Flyer
October 23, 2014
Here’s a copy of the flyer for this year’s Halloween Candy Buy Back we’re participating in to support Operation Gratitude.
