If you’re looking for an over the counter product to whiten your teeth there is quite a variety to choose from. You can find whitening strips that have been treated with a bleaching gel which you place on your teeth, one for the uppers and one for the lowers, for about thirty minutes while the [...]

If you have kept to a schedule of regular six-month dental checkups and cleanings you should be a good candidate for a teeth whitening procedure. After a thorough evaluation and a “thumbs up,†your dentist will discuss the procedure and answer whatever questions you may have. As the process gets underway your dentist will determine [...]

Your dental hygienist is there to help. If you are feeling a general anxiety about seeing the dentist or if you suspect that there may be a problem, let your hygienist know. She can do a preliminary exam and if anything stands out she can delay cleaning your teeth to prevent any undue discomfort. There’s [...]

“Dry mouth†is the legitimate term dentists use to diagnosis a chronic condition that presents with a consistent decrease in the flow of natural saliva in your mouth. In other words, it is more than being thirsty after eating something spicy or because it is such a hot day. If your symptoms are still there [...]

Some toothpaste and mouthwashes claim to contain certain ingredients that will desensitize your teeth or whiten them or even prevent cavities better than other products. Although there may be some truth to these appeals no over the counter dental product can compare to the potency of the prescription preparations that you can only get from [...]