Is Teeth Whitening Safe if I'm Prone to Cavities?

Teeth whitening maintenance needs to be done on a regular basis which usally is every six months.  Much like keeping a youthful face with facials, and a tan year a round by going to a tanning salon, teeth need to be whitened periodically to keep them white. If you practice good oral hygiene...

Bleeding on the outside of your teeth won't cause them to stain, but gums really shouldn't be bleeding when you floss. It could mean you have gum disease. If you haven't seen a dentist for awhile, it would be a good idea to get a check up (including gum exam) and cleaning.

I am a big fan of whitening. It is conservative and very effective as long as your teeth have enough enamel. The yellow part showing through is most likely the dentin and whitening is intended to work on the enamel portion. For patients who have lost enamel to the degree that you are...

It is possible for your tooth to lighten with tooth whitening, but the result can be unpredictable. A tooth will darken following trauma because of hemorrhage in the center part of the tooth. This causes the pigment heme to get into the tooth structure from the inside. An x-ray can't tell you...

Laser is by far the best teeth whitening option out there. Patients leave with no post-op sensitivity. I have used other whitening system and none produce the results, comparatively of the laser. The average tooth shade is 6 to 7 times its original shade. It takes 30 minutes. I have not had 1...

Most sensitivity from whitening is from dehydration during the process, and goes away in 24 hours. Some Ibuprofen in advance can prevent extreme pain, but discomfort is common. While Zoom is a single visit process, the effects are hit or miss. Some people are happy, some not. Effectiveness is...