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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are sending out Holiday Greetings this year, you’re in good company: In the U.S. alone, Americans send out roughly 1.6 billion greeting cards for Christmas, according to the Greeting Card Association. More and more of those cards are being personalized, often with family photos. If there is a chance you’ll have your photo...
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...
Most people are familiar with hydrogen peroxide and might even have that familiar brown bottle in their medicine cabinet. In addition to its disinfectant properties, it is also a main ingredient in teeth whitening products. People may be less aware of carbamide peroxide, but it, too, can whiten teeth. Whether going to the dentist for...
Teeth whitening at the dentist, or even with some at-home kits, is often a two-part process. Along with a bleaching agent that is applied to the teeth, an instrument called a curing light is moved over the teeth to help activate the chemicals. Because some curing lights use UV technology (others are halogen or LED),...
The search for whiter teeth is a common one. Whitening products and procedures are a multi-billion-dollar industry. There are several options on the market to choose from, both do-it-yourself products and those applied in a professional setting. The cost, safety, and results can vary widely depending on where you get your teeth whitened. Before choosing...
There are plenty of reasons to get teeth whitened: In anticipation of being in a wedding, for example. But what would be a simple decision for most women gets a little more complicated for those who are pregnant. Are teeth whitening and pregnancy a bad combination? In its recommendations about dental care during pregnancy, the...