Friday, August 29, 2008

Zoom Whitening For The Most Dramatic Results

Zoom Whitening is a revolutionary whitening procedure done in-office that is super fast and is extremely effective. Zoom whitening delivers dramatic and immediate results in just one one-hour session at your dentist.

Zoom Whitening is superior to at-home teeth whitening for many reasons. First, no other whitening procedure produces faster or more dramatic results. It is also a safe way to whiten teeth as it is done by a professional with less possibility for tooth and gum sensitivity. There are no messy with trays, gels or strips that are time consuming, a hassle, and take several weeks to produce any noticeable results.

Here's how it works: Zoom Whitening consists of a high-concentrate, pH balanced hydrogen peroxide gel that is applied to teeth and then activated by a specific light that quickly penetrates to remove deep stains and discoloration.

The results of Zoom Whitening are amazing. After just one one-hour session teeth are between 6-10 shades whiter, and in some cases even more. Also, even after treatment teeth may continue to whiten.

Zoom Whitening is currently available at Complete Dental Health, for more information click here.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Alternative Composite Resin Fillings

Traditional silver amalgam fillings contain 50% mercury and have been around for over 100 years. There has been growing debate over whether or not these fillings are safe or not because of their mercury content. While there have not been any scientific studies showing evidence that silver fillings may pose any threat to your health, many dentists are offering alternative, more advanced technology for their patients fillings.

Bonded ceramic composite resins are a great alternative to the old technology of the dark, unnatural and unappealing silver fillings. Composite resins are more natural looking since they are the same color as teeth so you can't even notice them at all. They are also very durable and allow the dentist to complete a more conservative repair on the tooth because they are able to remove less of the tooth structure than with traditional fillings. to see a comparison photo of teeth will the Click here to see photos of the traditional silver fillings and the more recent tooth colored fillings.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Completely Transform Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are a revolutionary way to safely, relatively quickly and dramatically improve your smile. Veneers are the perfect option to fix: chipped, stained, slightly crooked, spaced, or oddly shaped teeth, and irregular gum lines. Porcelain veneers can give you the brilliant and bright smile you have always dreamed of.

Here's how it works: in a few appointments with your dentist you will get custom-made, ultra thin veneers that are fixed directly to your teeth. Each veneer is specifically designed to fix your specific problems closing gaps, covering chips, whitening, so you end up with that clean, bright smile you've always wanted.

Check out some of these before and after photos to see how your smile can be completely improved.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Too Scared to See the Dentist?

Have you ever felt extremely anxious, nervous or even scared of a visit to the dentist's office? If so, you are definitely not alone and may be experiencing dental anxiety. This is very common and they are many reasons for why some people may feel this way while others do not. Some people will even go years without seeing a dentist because of it and this can be very detrimental to their oral health.

The staff at Complete Dental Health is very understanding of those who have anxiety about seeing the dentist, and know that it is a common problem. To comfort those uneasy about the dentist, Dr. Tim Collins and Dr. David Landau offer sedation dentistry so that everyone can receive the treatment they require while still feeling comfortable and calm.

What is is:
With Halcyon oral sedation you are given one pill to take an hour before your appointment. This will put you into an extremely relaxed and drowsy state and because of this you will need someone to take you to and from your appointment. During the treatment you are in a "sleep-like" state, meaning that you are able to speak and respond to questions or commands but will probably not remember much of the visit. You will be able to receive the treatment, and may even be able to combine the treatments you need into one and get it over with in one shot, all while feeling completely comfortable and relaxed the entire time!

Remember: that skipping dental visits today can mean more time and money down the road, so if you feel your anxiety gets in the way of maintaining your personal dental hygiene, contact the staff at Complete Dental Health today.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Toothpaste Abuse

Ongoing studies have shown that one of the main causes of tooth enamel erosion is people using too much toothpaste. People tend to abuse toothpaste when they are dissatisfied with the color of their teeth. Thinking that the more they brush and the more toothpaste used will whiten their teeth, they end over brushing and abusing toothpaste.

The fact is the more you over brush your teeth with toothpaste, the enamel begins to break down which leaves the dentine closer to the surface of the tooth and actually makes it appear darker overall. The decrease in enamel on the tooth then leaves your teeth more susceptible and sensitive which can lead to an increase in cavities and other complications that will require treatment.

Manufacturers of toothpaste recommend using only a pea-size amount of toothpaste, yet many people will use a thick line covering the entire brush and brush very vigorously. This combination of abusing toothpaste and brushing too hard leads to an effect similar to sandpapering your teeth.

Other main causes of tooth enamel erosion are swishing soda before swallowing, mulling acidic fruits, bruxism, and bulimia.

It is not however, recommended that throw out their toothpaste and quit brushing their teeth by any means. To maintain overall dental health apart from your regular dentist checkups, one should simply be conscious of how hard they are brushing and be sure to not go overboard on the toothpaste, and of course don't forget to floss!