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Zoom! Whitening For A Brighter Smile

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Is the bright, white smile of a few years ago only a memory? You can get that white smile back in a couple of hours using the Zoom! whitening system.

Almost anyone can benefit from a whiter smile. Just this small change in your appearance can make you look younger and more vibrant. While a whiter smile looks great on everyone - only your dentist can decide if you are a candidate for Zoom! whitening.

Patients with yellow staining from soda, tea, wine, coffee, tobacco use, or simply getting older will see terrific results when they whiten their teeth. Gray staining from tetracycline or other chemicals is more difficult to bleach but may see some improvement. Dental veneers are a great option for making over a smile that has been damaged by antibiotic use.

It took time for your teeth to become stained, and, over time they will probably become stained again. You can maintain your bright, white smile over time by using custom take home bleaching trays and professional strength gel that we can supply.

Brighten your look! Contact our office today at 561-394-9000 and ask Samantha to schedule your Zoom! whitening appointment.

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Periodontal Probing

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

I know, periodontal probing sounds like the punch line to a bad joke -- but it is a necessary and vital part of a thorough dental examination.

Periodontal probing measures the depth of pockets around the tooth to establish the health of the gum and connective tissue. Small numbers are good -- they mean a healthy mouth. When the numbers get higher it means that the gum tissue isn't as healthy as it should be.

Why do we bother with gum health? Simple -- the mouth is the entry to the body and the health of the mouth also affects other body systems. For example, oral bacteria from infected gums has been found throughout the body including in the heart and even in some tumors.

For most people the regular routine of brushing, FLOSSING, and regular dental hygiene visits will keep their gums healthy. Some people have a harder time maintaining good oral health because of underlying medical conditions, diabetes for example. Still others may be genetically predisposed to more gum issues.

Whatever the case, treatment for gum disease is so much easier today than in years past! Find out more by contacting us at 561-394-9000.

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