Are you wearing your teeth away? According to a post in NewBeauty, most people are totally unaware that they grind their teeth, either during the day or at night. Agoura Hills, California cosmetic dentist Jonathan Ziv, DDS, believes this is an issue for 75 percent of patients. Beyond causing headaches and neck aches, grinding can […]
Whiter Smile
Here’s a cheat sheet for a whiter smile. Before you use whitening products, have your teeth cleaned by your dental hygienist. Clean teeth whiten better than dirty ones because the bleach can more easily penetrate the enamel since it won’t have to work it’s way through a layer of tarter buildup. If you’ve bleached before […]
Size of jaw decreases with age
A study conducted by the Faculty of Dentistry at Malmo University in Sweden followed a group of dentists throughout their adult lives. The study began in 1949 with plaster molds that were made of the jaws of dental students, who were in their 20s at the time. Then years later, the procedure was repeated. Then, […]
Tips for a whiter smile
Plan on whitening your smile within a day or two of having your teeth professionally cleaned. Once your dental hygienist removes the surface stains and plaque from your teeth, the bleaching agents are allowed to penetrate better, yielding the best results. Some people experience mild irritation or sensitivity, especially at the gumline, if they whiten […]
How to talk to your dentist
Most of us have been trained to show up at the dentist office, sit through the teeth cleaning and checkup, and wait to be told what’s wrong. We are used to being educated and told what to do. Maybe you’ve never had a real conversation with your dentist about what you want. You may even […]
