Long Island Teeth Whitening doctors
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Peter Mann, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist
41 Park Ave #1C, Manhattan |
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Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
2110 Northern Boulevard #206, Manhasset |
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Steve Alper, DMD
New York Cosmetic Dentist
5 East 19th Street 5th Floor, New York |
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Gary Lederman, DMD
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
100 Centre Avenue , Bellmore |
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Eric S. Weiner, DDS
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
611 Northern Blvd. Suite 100, Great Neck |
Recent Answers
how can i maintain the result after laser whitening? cause i have fillings and i love tea !!
Ah Tea. A Dentist's nemesis when it comes to bleaching. Try the following:
- If possible use a straw- I know, with hot tea this is impossible, but try to drink it lukewarm or iced.
- Brush immediately after "staining" food such as tea, berries, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar etc. or if that is not possible, rinse your mouth with water immediately after drinking your tea.
- No smoking please.
- Great oral hygiene, routine dental care and frequent cleanings (every 3 months).
- Bleaching trays that you can use after each cleaning to "freshen" up your smile.
Good Luck!
We were contacted by a journalist of a nationally recognized publication who would like to know if children are having their teeth whitened. Information such as the youngest child you have treated for whitening, the age at which parents report children requesting whitening, methods recommended/not recommended, etc. would all be of interest. If the information you provide is of interest to the journalist we can arrange for an opportunity for you two to talk directly.
As long as we are talking about whitening permanent "adult" teeth the age of the patient is not critical. In all likelihood we are talking about 8 years old and up, as this is the average age for having enough permanent teeth to even consider whitening. Having said that, common sense and professional ethics dictates we make well informed decisions prior to treating any patient. A child actress, singer or bullied child may very well be a candidate for whitening. On the other hand, the child of a parent who is unrealistic in what a "normal" childhood smile looks like would not. I have personally recommended the OTC whitening (crest white-strips) to a 10 year old child actress, who felt that her brown stained front teeth was hurting her chances in auditions. I am comfortable with my decision and would not hesitate to pursue more aggressive bleaching options if she and her family desire. The discussion at a young age whether to whiten usually concerns the discrepancy between a child's baby teeth and adult teeth. Adult teeth are much darker and it can be dramatic difference for a first time parent. What the parent is usually asking is really "is my child's smile normal?" Once you reassure parents that yes, this is a normal transition period, and lets re-evaluate once all the adult teeth come in, most parents thank you and the issue is put aside for many years. Hope this helps.
What is the Best Recommended Product for Using Trays for Teeth Whitening?
The Best tooth whitening is the one that works for you. Modern Dentistry allows Dentists many ways to whiten teeth. The differences include: speed, cost, comfort, fit, design, taste... Your Dentist should be familiar with various systems and depending on your goals, should be able to find the right fit for you. I would choose a professional Dentist prescribed system due to fit/safety/hygiene concerns, but other than that make sure your Dentist is aware of different options and chooses the bleaching system that works for you. Good Luck.
