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When to Consider Enamel Microabrasion for Teeth Whitening
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When to Consider Enamel Microabrasion for Teeth Whitening

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you had whiter and brighter teeth? Well, you are not alone! Teeth whitening is one of the most popular ways to improve your smile and boost your confidence. While many people turn to whitening toothpaste, gels, or professional bleaching, some stains do not respond well to...

What to Do When Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Work
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What to Do When Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Work

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular methods people use to improve their confidence. According to a survey by Mintel/Greenfield Online, 67% of American adults have tried to whiten their teeth in one way or another. Many methods of teeth whitening are relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Unfortunately, they don’t always result in...

Are Whitening Strips Bad for Your Teeth
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Are Whitening Strips Bad for Your Teeth

At-home teeth whitening allows many patients to achieve a brighter smile within a week or two. While most whitening strips are considered safe when used as instructed, there can be some side effects to watch for — and certain ingredients that should be avoided. We will discuss how whitening strips work and why professional teeth...

What Teeth Whitening Products Do Dentists Use?
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What Teeth Whitening Products Do Dentists Use?

This piece was originally published on November 12, 2018. While DIY kits for teeth whitening at home exist, only some people know that dentists offer teeth whitening services that last longer and are better for your oral health. Teeth whitening helps lighten and whiten teeth, removing stains and discoloration. Whitening teeth is very popular and...

The Top 5 States Where Teeth Whitening is Most Popular
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The Top 5 States Where Teeth Whitening is Most Popular

Search trends over the past ten years show which five states are most interested in teeth whitening. Some of the states that showed up in our Google trends results are also listed high up on Imagix Dental’s report, “Where in the U.S. People are Likely to Have Discolored Teeth.” Imagix based their findings on each...

8 Things You Can Do for Whiter Teeth
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8 Things You Can Do for Whiter Teeth

Even someone with perfectly straight teeth might be unhappy with their smile. Tooth stains and discoloration can make them embarrassed to grin or show their teeth. Indeed, whiter teeth can boost self-confidence, and often give a healthier, more youthful appearance. There are quite a few teeth whitening options for dull, dingy, discolored teeth. The choices...

Do Electric Toothbrushes Whiten Teeth?
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Do Electric Toothbrushes Whiten Teeth?

Teeth can become stained over time by foods like coffee, tea, and wine, as well as from smoking or from certain medications and health conditions. Teeth also tend to darken in color as people age. The quest for a whiter, brighter smile is so common that tooth whitening is now a multi-billion-dollar industry. Within that...

Does My Insurance Cover Teeth Whitening? What Are the Options?
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Does My Insurance Cover Teeth Whitening? What Are the Options?

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure. This means that it is an elective procedure, rather than something that is necessary for the person’s health. Unfortunately most  insurance, even dental insurance, does not cover cosmetic dentistry.  A lack of insurance coverage does not have to rule out whiter teeth. There are things that you can do...