Broadmeadows Orthodontics: Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening, the Plain Truth

Virtually everyone wanting to brighten their smile can benefit from teeth whitening. Patients with teeth that are discolored due to age, smoking or other extrinsic staining factors are excellent candidates for teeth whitening. Research indicates that teeth whitening is completely effective in more than 78% of people. As teeth whitening continues to grow in popularity, research continues into all types of whitening systems.

Teeth whitening is not permanent, and works by removing the organic materials in the enamel by dissolving them with a peroxide derivative. Also, teeth whitening is only effective if there is a lot of enamel.

There are two principle forms of teeth whitening: professional whitening and teeth whitening kits.

Professional Teeth Whitening
The most effective and safest method of teeth whitening is the dentist-supervised procedure. First, the dentist will determine whether you are a candidate for teeth whitening and what type of whitening system would provide the best results.

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The dentist should also go over what you personally can expect for your individual situation. Before the teeth whitening treatment, most dentists clean the teeth, fill any cavities, and make sure the patient's gums are healthy.

Dentists will usually advise trying teeth whitening first, to avoid the need for more complex cosmetic work. Complications that can occur in professional teeth whitening are infrequent and are usually minor in nature. Overall, teeth whitening under professional supervision is an effective method for whitening the teeth. {article source: to read the full content of this article, click here}

Broadmeadows Orthodontics: Porcelain Veneers for Crooked Teeth

Repair Crooked Teeth in Days with Porcelain Veneers

No adults want to wear metal braces for months or even years. Because of this, the popularity of invisible braces has increased significantly in recent years. However, invisible braces still require multiple office visits over an extended period of time. As a result, more and more cosmetic dentistry patients are choosing porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of crooked or gapped teeth, without the time and hassle of actually straightening the teeth. Veneers are ultra-thin slices of porcelain that are custom-fitted to cover your natural teeth. Time is the greatest benefit in choosing porcelain veneers to improve the appearance of your crooked teeth.

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Porcelain veneers can be permanently applied in just two office visits. During your first visit, you will be fitted for veneers and your teeth will be roughed so that the veneers will bond better. During the second, your veneers can be applied and you will leave the office with a beautiful new smile.

"Most patients don't even realize that porcelain veneers are an option for repairing crooked teeth," comments Boca Raton cosmetic dentist Kenneth Mogell. 

"Patients tend to think that their only choices are to live with crooked teeth, or to deal with braces.

 As a result, most adults choose crooked teeth despite being unhappy and self-conscious about them." {article source: to read the full content of this story, click here}