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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Daniell Mishaan, DDS |  |
What is BriteSmile?
BriteSmile is a professional, chair-side whitening system that offers patients a safe and effective way to brighten their smiles. The system has proven to whiten about 9 shades per hour. BriteSmile teeth whitening uses a ‘Procedural... more
| Daniell Mishaan, DDS | |
What's the difference between various teeth whitening treatments?
Zoom whitening is a quick chair-side whitening system. Three sets of fifteen minute treatments are done in one visit. The process begins with covering lips, gums, and tongue, leaving only the teeth exposed. Zoom whitening gel,... more
| Daniell Mishaan, DDS | |
Does bleaching work on gray teeth?
Traditionally, yellow stains do much better than gray teeth with today's whitening procedures. You will still see an improvement in the shading of your teeth- but you should adjust your expectation level accordingly. We have seen patients who... more
| Robert G. Berman, DDS, PS |  |
How do I find the best dentist?
I have found that the members of the American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry are the best clinicians.
Cosmetic procedures are very demanding. In providing these services one has to fine tune their diagnostic skills, analyze the occlusion, etc. Be... more
| Lance Timmerman DMD |  |
How do I choose the right shade of white for my teeth?
Opinions of white and not white enough vary from person to person, as does the effectiveness of bleaching products. Some people simply don't get much change in color from bleaching.
When I have done smile makeovers for models or pageant... more
| Lance Timmerman DMD | |
What's the best way to enhance my smile?
We often say that there are 3 "Es" in cosmetic dentistry:
Esthetics
Efficiency
Economical
We then ask which 2 do you want, as you can't have all 3.
From what was described in the question, I would assume a... more
| Lance Timmerman DMD | |
How can I make sure I get the results I want from a cosmetic dental procedure?
Some people have it very clear in their mind what they want to achieve when they smile. As long as a person can articulate what they want, a skilled and experienced dentist can help determine if the goals are even possible. Quite often a trained... more
| Laura Kelly |  |
What professional teeth whitening options do I have?
In-office methods and at-home procedures are both effective, and in-office typically produces a faster result but usually costs more. Depending on how fast you need results and your whitening budget, your dentists can offer several options for... more
| Laura Kelly | |
What are the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry?
Patients will continue to see more materials used in the mouth to be strong and cosmetically pleasing.
With digital technologies and procedures advancing rapidly in dentistry, consumers can receive dental treatments with much more comfort... more
| Laura Kelly | |
Which teeth whitening method is best for sensitive teeth?
There are many ways your dentist can help with sensitive teeth today, as de-sensitizing products are now available that help with this. Since everyone is different, and depending on the amount of tooth wear or levels of sensitivity, your dentist... more
| Jenny Shen, DDS |  |
Dentist vs. dental spa, what's the difference between teeth whitening treatments?
Before beginning any new whitening treatment, we recommend that all of our clients visit their dentist for a check-up and to determine if the whitening treatment is appropriate. If you have the teeth whitening treatment done at your dental office... more
| Dr. Jeffrey Golub-Evans |  |
What should I do to maintain my teeth whitening results?
Do the "white tooth" diet after bleaching.
No dark liquids, no chocolate.
Eat a detergent diet-foods that naturally cleanse while you eat--apples, carrots, celery, etc. more