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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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3 Ways a Cosmetic Dentist Can Change Your Smile

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The world of cosmetic dentistry is full of amazing things that a trained cosmetic dentist can do to give you the smile of your dreams. Here are three popular options:

Teeth Whitening. You might not think that whitening your teeth falls under the heading of cosmetic dentistry but safely getting your teeth to their perfect shade of white is a popular and important part of any practice. There are two ways to whiten - for those seeking immediate gratification we offer the Zoom! one hour whitening system. For those patients who seek more control over the exact shade they would like their teeth to be, we suggest custom bleaching trays and our take-home professional strength bleaching gel (different strengths are offered in case you may have sensitive teeth). Many patients opt to combine the two, using the Zoom! whitening to jump start the process and then using the bleaching trays to do "touch ups" to keep their smile white.
Dental Veneers. Veneers are very thin restorations created in a lab. They can be used to "straighten" crooked teeth or to create a beautiful white smile for those who have discolored teeth that can't be bleached. Veneers can be used to correct just one tooth or several can be used to change the entire look of your smile. Dental veneers are made of porcelain have a very natural, lifelike appearance. They are durable and long-lasting.
Gum Lift. Do you have a gummy smile? If you do, you know exactly what I mean. Some people are really bothered by the appearance of their gummy smile. The good news is that we can change the appearance of your gum line so that your smile doesn't appear to be all gums!

These are only 3 of the ways that we can use cosmetic dental techniques to improve your smile. Find out more by contacting Boca Raton cosmetic dentist Dr. Kenneth A. Mogell today at 561-394-9000 to schedule a consultation.

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Do Home Whitening Kits Work?

Saturday, September 07, 2013

You have been thinking about whitening your teeth and, with all the whitening treatments available, trying to figure out if home whitening might work for you.

Many people now choose to bypass professional whitening treatments with their dentists to rid themselves of any stains or imperfections and try a DIY approach. Although many home whitening kits, gels, and strips, are safe to use, they are not the always the best option.

Let’s take a look at the most important things to know before using a DIY whitening treatment.

Gum disease or sensitivity? Then at-home whitening treatments are not a good choice. Only use an at-home treatment if you already have relatively good dental health. If you have dental issues such as receding gums, cavities, or sensitive oral tissue, these issues can be aggravated by using a bleaching treatment.
Dental Work? If you have veneers or crowns in the front of your mouth, remember that they will not bleach!
What time of staining do you have? Only a dental professional can tell you if the type of staining you have will react well to bleaching.
Read the labels carefully. Many DIY whitening treatments contain high amounts of bleach and peroxide. High concentrations of these chemicals cause irritation to the gums and can erode tooth enamel. These chemicals are most commonly found in inexpensive whitening treatments, so it is important to buy a product from a reputable company or brand that you trust.
Choose strips, not trays. Many home whitening kits come with dental trays that do not adhere poorly to your teeth. The chemical solution can easily leak out of these trays, and into your mouth. Swallowing bleach or peroxide can be extremely hazardous to your health, not to mention damaging to your mouth. This same warning goes for the "bleaching" kiosks at the mall! Using dental whitening strips, which adhere to the teeth more firmly to the teeth, are usually a better option than a whitening tray.
Do not use if you are pregnant. It is almost always inevitable that the some chemicals in the kits will be swallowed during use, and these chemicals can be extremely dangerous and cause unknown risks to the fetus.
'Old fashioned treatments' are still effective. Perhaps the safest way to whiten your teeth at home is simply by brushing. Most toothpastes now contain whitening agents, which buff away surface stains, leaving your teeth white and smooth.

Home whitening treatments can be effective for some types of staining. However, the safest way to obtain a vibrant, stain-free smile is to have a whitening treatment done by your dentist. Whether you opt for custom whitening trays to use at home or Zoom! one hour whitening, your smile will be more youthful and bright.

Cosmetic Dentistry and Tooth Whitening in Boca Raton

Please contact Dr. Kenneth A. Mogell today at 561-394-9000 to schedule your whitening consultation.

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Whiter, Brighter Smiles Help You Look Younger

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Are your teeth as bright and white as they used to be? As we age our teeth naturally stain and yellow. Smoking and drinking cola, coffee, tea, and red wine also lead to tooth discoloration.

That stained smile make us look older - but whitening your smile is a great way to look younger and more vibrant. There are so many teeth whitening options on the market today, how do you pick the one that is right for you?

I really like two different options. The Zoom! whitening system is used widely throughout the country and gives you a whiter smile in about an hour. Another option which takes a little more time but offers better control over your whitening are whitening trays.

Bleaching trays allow the patient complete control over the whitening process. We begin by taking impressions of your teeth and creating custom bleaching trays. Prescription strength bleaching gel is placed in the trays and they are worn by the patient for up to an hour per day until the desired level of bleaching has been achieved. As an added plus, you can always "touch up" your bleaching by using the trays when you start to feel your smile fading.

Before you can begin any whitening treatment we need to look at your teeth. This examination will help us determine which whitening treatment is best for you. A small number of patients have a type of tooth discoloration that cannot be bleached away and will require dental veneers to achieve a bright, white smile. Also, if you have any dental work like veneers or crowns in the front of your mouth you need to know that these restorations WILL NOT bleach.

You also need very clean teeth to begin bleaching so a dental hygiene visit should be scheduled before your whitening appointment. We'll be happy to arrange both when you contact Boca Raton cosmetic dentist Dr. Kenneth Mogell at 561-394-9000.

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