5 Tips for Whiter Teeth

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Watch what you drink</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Certain drinks, like caffeine, soda pop, black tea, red wine, or candy, as well as smoking, dull the gleam of teeth. If you cannot deny yourself a pleasure of sipping a cup of strong coffee in the morning or a glass of red wine in the evening, or if you are having a puff every now and then, you need to take care of your teeth more carefully.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Be sure to brush them thoroughly every time after you have drunk wine or tea, have eaten a candy, or smoked a cigarette. Whitening toothpastes, which contain polishing agents, can be helpful to a degree to remove stains from the surface of teeth, especially if they are used on a regular basis.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2.  Watch what pills you take</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Some prescription drugs, such as tetracycline antibiotics, can dull the color of your teeth. There is really not much you can do about it yourself, but modern dentistry can certainly make wonders!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3.  Whiten your teeth at home </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To get back the sparkle of your teeth, ask a dentist to recommend you the best over-the-counter whitening product that would suit the needs of your teeth. Remember that yellowish teeth, which have changed colour because of beverages or smoking, usually lighten well, but if your teeth have a brownish or greyish tint from taking antibiotics in a young age, commercial whiteners may not help.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The most popular and budget-friendly teeth whiteners, which usually contain hydrogen peroxide, include:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - a dental tray together with a gel kit, which visibly lightens teeth in about a fortnight period;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> – whitening strips, which are effective for whitening front teeth; and</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> – paint-on gels – a bit messy, but all teeth can be covered.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Check 10 Best Teeth Whitening Kits to Try at Home out to see which of these products will work best for you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 4. Get a custom-made tray</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A more expensive but also more effective way to lighten teeth is to use a custom-made tray, manufactured by your dentist just for you. Such trays contain carbamide peroxide solution and fluoride, which work more gently and lighten teeth faster. A disadvantage of this method is that it can increase teeth’s sensitivity. The cost can vary from $300 and up to $450.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Want an even whiter smile?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If all the above methods of teeth whitening are not effective, or if you want to have even whiter teeth, consider bonding (a resin put over teeth) or porcelain veneers, which are manufactured in a dentist laboratory. The cost is more substantial – up to $300 for bonding and up to $1,500 for porcelain veneers (per tooth). A big advantage of these two methods is that you can choose sparklingly white “new teeth†which will last you for the rest of your life!</div> </div>

5 Tips for Whiter Teeth

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How Can I Whiten My Teeth at Home?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgI0nScaSaBNG4ii1dhLdZeBt3rNdaE2emqXQi2fTZfgRfCp6zaMFnXCcXWgXRIvkQzq8-67hpBRWTGOFCjUV7Tc2u56HWPu0vS2ybfxfIi-G-eCiWKltTixfMSTIIOyG8Pehah6BfAC5_/s1600/Advanced-Home-Use-Teeth-Whitener-Bleaching-Teeth-Tooth-Whitening-Whitener-Care-Oral-Hygiene-With-44-Carbamide.jpg_640x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="640" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgI0nScaSaBNG4ii1dhLdZeBt3rNdaE2emqXQi2fTZfgRfCp6zaMFnXCcXWgXRIvkQzq8-67hpBRWTGOFCjUV7Tc2u56HWPu0vS2ybfxfIi-G-eCiWKltTixfMSTIIOyG8Pehah6BfAC5_/s320/Advanced-Home-Use-Teeth-Whitener-Bleaching-Teeth-Tooth-Whitening-Whitener-Care-Oral-Hygiene-With-44-Carbamide.jpg_640x640.jpg" width="320" /></a>There are several methods to whiten your teeth at home using peroxide based formulas. Each has benefits and some minimal risk of side effects, which is mainly gum irritation. None are as effective as professional dental whitening. The principal ways in which you can whiten your teeth at home are the following:</div> <br /> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li style="text-align: justify;">Paint on substances,</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Whitening toothpaste</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Whitening strips</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Whitening gel</li> </ul> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Paint or brush on formulas are among the cheapest methods to whiten your teeth, usually about 5-10 <br /> US dollars (USD) at a local drugstore. After brushing your teeth in the morning or evening, you simply apply a whitening formula to the teeth. This will probably work on teeth that only need to be lightened a few shades. Very yellow teeth, and teeth stained through use of medications like tetracycline are unlikely to respond to this method.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The disadvantage of brush on formulas to whiten your teeth is that you are instructed to keep you teeth completely dry for about a minute after you apply the formula. The mouth works against this because it constantly produces saliva, especially right after you have brushed your teeth. This can lead to undesirable results, when areas of the teeth you have treated are touched by saliva; in other words, you can get white spots on the teeth. On the plus side, careful application of brush on formula means minimal amounts get on the gums, so irritated gums are unlikely.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you have only minimal staining, whitening toothpaste is clearly the easiest way to whiten your teeth at home. Brushing two to three times a day can whiten your teeth four to five shades after about a month of consistent use. Formulas for tooth whitening toothpaste are all about equivalent in effect, but kids under 16 should not use them. They can cause irritation to the gums and teeth of younger kids.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Teeth whitening strips may be more appropriate for the person who has more yellow teeth. These are plastic strips coated on one side with hydrogen peroxide. They can be used nightly for two to four weeks depending upon the degree to which you want to produce a lighter shade. They still are not as effective as dental whitening, but they can create lighter teeth. Most four-week kits cost between 20-40 USD. The strips don't necessarily adhere completely to the teeth, and there may be more whitening in front than in the back of each tooth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You can also whiten your teeth at home with gels that are placed in mouth guards and worn at night. This is often the same procedure a dentist uses to whiten your teeth, but the peroxide level is weaker in over the counter kits. Further, mouth guards are custom made for people at the dentist. Finding a mouth guard that fits properly may be problematic with over the counter sets.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Some sets now come with flexible mouth guards that can be molded to the teeth after being soaked in warm water. You should definitely look for these, since improperly fitting mouth guards can let peroxide solution leak to the gums where it can cause gum irritation. Whitening your teeth at home with gel kits can range in cost from about 40-100 USD.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You can also try a few home remedies to whiten your teeth, though not all dentists recommend them. Brushing the teeth with baking soda can produce slightly lighter shades. You can also brush with no greater than 10% strength hydrogen peroxide. For drug store methods, gel kits are thought most effective, and brush on teeth whitener the least. However, with minimal tooth yellowing, over the counter remedies are less expensive than dental whitening, and may provide you with the lighter shade you desire.</div> </div>

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How to Get Rid of Yellow Teeth

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBPctzzOuGqjPVefX-ixpuAA3KHNLMSQH9no5kyY53CbuvftYS1_jhZHb9HDayCgU2ZH4dYtDikx4jv3SsdjAo7I3dc0HiButeXk0_1A-30m_OGZm0MqnDPwSCkylX-DyRd-xiy0HpKhZ/s1600/How+to+Get+Rid+of+Yellow+Teeth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBPctzzOuGqjPVefX-ixpuAA3KHNLMSQH9no5kyY53CbuvftYS1_jhZHb9HDayCgU2ZH4dYtDikx4jv3SsdjAo7I3dc0HiButeXk0_1A-30m_OGZm0MqnDPwSCkylX-DyRd-xiy0HpKhZ/s320/How+to+Get+Rid+of+Yellow+Teeth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As children, we might have heard the kids in the movie Annie sing, You are never fully dressed without a smile. But as adults, we often refrain from smiling, not because we are unhappy, but because we are embarrassed about the condition of our teeth. Bright white smiles are definitely important, and the amount of teeth-whitening products has rapidly increased over the past few years. Having clean, white teeth can improve your appearance and make you want to flash your smile to everyone you meet. But how can you get rid of stained yellow teeth?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Are Your Teeth Really Stained?</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> First, you need to figure out what is causing your yellow teeth. In some cases, your teeth might have a yellow tint to them as your natural color. Not all teeth start off as bright white, and some people’s natural tooth color tends to be more yellow than white. You can usually determine if this is the case for you because your teeth will all be the same color. If your teeth vary in color or shades of yellow, then they are probably stained.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">  What Causes Stained Teeth?</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> smokerTetracycline, an antibiotic, can cause discoloration of teeth in children, making them appear blotchy. This is more and more uncommon now, as doctors realized that prescribing the medication to children could cause this reaction. Most drinking water has fluoride added to it, which is a good thing, because it helps to prevent cavities. However, if there is too much fluoride in the water, this could cause your teeth to turn yellow too. There are also some medical conditions which will make your teeth change color.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In most cases, however, yellow teeth are caused by food, drinks, or tobacco staining the surface enamel of the tooth. Smokers almost always have yellow stained teeth, as well as people who drink large amounts of coffee. Soda and tea are also responsible. Although these are the main culprits, any type of food can stain your teeth if they are not properly brushed. Underneath your tooth enamel is a material called dentin. Dentin is naturally yellow, and as you age your tooth enamel becomes worn down, exposing the dentin. This is why some people notice a color change in their teeth as they grow older.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> How to Prevent Stained, Yellow Teeth</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Proper dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to prevent stained teeth (Learn how to clean your teeth properly). You should be brushing at least two or three times a day. Remember, the longer that a food or beverage remains in contacts with your teeth, the better chance you have of them turning yellow. Ideally, you would want to brush your teeth within an hour of eating or drinking anything that may stain them. You also need to remember to have dental cleanings at least once a year. Avoiding beverages that might stain your teeth is your best bet, but if you must have your soda, consider drinking it out of a straw and chasing it with a glass of water.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"> Getting Rid of Yellow Teeth</h2> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you have yellow teeth, you’ve probably realized that there is a wide selection of products available for you to try. They include:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Whitening Mouthwash</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> listerine mouthwashThis is perhaps the easiest method. All you need to do is swish it around your mouth for about a minute. However, these are usually only effective if your teeth are only very mildly stained because the whitening agents are only on your teeth for a short amount of time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Whitening Toothpaste</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are many brands out there on the market. Again, for mildly stained teeth you might see an effect. These are best used as stain prevention, rather than stain removal.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Paint On Bleach</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> These over-the-counter bleaching products look almost like nail polish. You simply “paint†your teeth with the bleach and let it sit. These have been shown to work on teeth that are not very badly stained. They can be somewhat messy, and you need to be sure not to miss parts of your teeth or they will be bleached unevenly. Also, some tooth sensitivity and gum discomfort is a common side effect.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Whitening Strips</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Working under the same principles as the paint-on bleach, these strips have the whitening agent included right on them. You simply place the strips on your teeth, usually once or twice a day. These can work quite well.whitening strips They typically cost anywhere from $20 to $50 dollars and your color change should last about a year. Again, you might experience some tooth pain or sensitivity or some pain in your gums from the solution. You should also be careful not to use the strips too often, as overbleaching of your teeth can cause them to look blue. If you have uneven or crooked teeth, strips probably won’t work for you because it will be hard to make sure the strip is evenly covering your teeth. This could cause the color change to appear uneven.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Bleaching Trays</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> bleaching trayBleaching trays are given to you by a dentist. They are typically molded to fit your mouth which allows the bleaching agent to more effectively coat each tooth. They also contain a higher concentration of the bleaching agent, so you get a brighter smile quicker. However, you might notice more side effects and you will be required to make at least one trip to the dentist. This is an effective option though, and can be a good option if your teeth are more than mildly stained.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Blue-Light Technology</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You can find many of these teeth-whitening salons in malls and office parks around the country. One popular company is Brite-Smile. These procedures use a combination of a hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent and blue-light technology. It takes about an hour, but many claim the effects are dramatic. There are also supposed to be fewer side effects than other methods, and the color change should last a few years. It costs between $400 and $600 dollars in most locations.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Dental Veneers</h3> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> dental veneerVeneers are typically made from porcelain and are applied in thin layers on top of the tooth surface. This can be one of the most effective ways to get rid of your yellow teeth. First used to improve the look of movie star’s teeth, veneers have been around for many years. Now anyone can get veneers, but there are some disadvantages. First, a dentist must do them for you, and they typically cost around a thousand dollars per tooth. They also only last around ten to fifteen years, and after that you will need to replace them. This can be quite an expensive option. Most insurance plans will not cover veneers which are done strictly to improve the look of yellow teeth. There are few side effects with veneers, but care must be taken by the dentist to make sure that the veneers fit properly in the mouth and that the bite is adjusted so that they do not become easily chipped.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: justify;"> Home Remedies for Yellow Teeth</h2> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are tons of home remedies that you can use to try to whiten your teeth, although none have yet proven to be successful. Here is a few:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> <ul> <li>Rub the white part of an orange peel along your teeth.</li> <li>Brush your teeth with baking soda.</li> <li>Using a Q-Tip, dab hydrogen peroxide onto the surface of your teeth, being careful to avoid your gums or you might have irritation.</li> <li>Strawberry pulp is supposed to have a natural bleaching effect, and it tastes better than baking soda.</li> <li>Salt can be used to brush your teeth. You can also try mixing salt, baking soda and water together. But be careful, because the salt is very abrasive and could cause mouth pain and weakened enamel.</li> <li>Rinse your mouth with a vinegar/water solution.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You should consult a dentist before trying baking soda hydrogen per oxide, strawberry pulp and of the above remedies (If you’re one of those people whose afraid of the dentist, you should read 15 ways to make a dental appointment more tolerable). Your tooth enamel is rather fragile, and you don’t want to do too much to your teeth because it can really wear down the enamel, causing you even more problems. Remember, yellow teeth are really just a cosmetic issue and you don't want to cause permanent damage in your quest to have a bright smile.</div> </div>

How to Get Rid of Yellow Teeth

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Tetracycline Stains on Teeth

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Question:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What would you recommend for tetracycline stained teeth that are healthy and straight?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> —Johnna in Virginia</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> (Note: Many people find our web site content so valuable, they want to copy it onto their site. Click here if you want to copy some of our web site content).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dear Johnna,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Porcelain Veneers Are the Treatment of Choice for Tetracycline Stain</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bleaching really doesn’t work very well for tetracycline stains. They just don’t respond well to bleaching or tooth whitening. They are too dark and too deep for bleaching.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Porcelain veneers are the treatment of choice for tetracycline stains. But you really need an expert</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_um3AVf4lwUZMUMYNxziu6qJ22-MOptDZsbjGRZ-LhLBnGN5hAMNLGc0ZHy9Hk9Vo3tg_crsddIeLmlVUnSWn871K2D3BFq63zlcMSPyF6LTgurUOxCLuuhLlAOA8qmdwo5ijbamS1UgY/s1600/Tetracycline+Stains+on+Teeth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_um3AVf4lwUZMUMYNxziu6qJ22-MOptDZsbjGRZ-LhLBnGN5hAMNLGc0ZHy9Hk9Vo3tg_crsddIeLmlVUnSWn871K2D3BFq63zlcMSPyF6LTgurUOxCLuuhLlAOA8qmdwo5ijbamS1UgY/s320/Tetracycline+Stains+on+Teeth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> cosmetic dentist-these stains are different from any other in that they are very deep in the tooth, and to cover them up requires a mastery of color, translucency, and opacity. These principles simply aren’t taught in dental schools, and in my experience, most dentists have difficulty with challenging color issues like this.<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> How Tetracycline Teeth Stains Are Unique</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This stain is dark, and the surprise for dentists that haven’t treated this much is that the deeper they go into the tooth, the darker the stain gets. If they use ordinary materials, the dark gray or brown will shine through the bonding or the porcelain and the patient will end up with a gray tooth, not a white tooth. An expert cosmetic dentist knows how to block out these stains and still give you a natural translucency in the tooth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Other Frequent Mistakes for Non-Expert Cosmetic Dentists Treating Tetracycline Stains on Teeth</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Besides erring in not covering up these dark stains enough, non-expert cosmetic dentists will often leave dark triangles between the teeth that show through, or the porcelain veneers will have a dark halo near the base. Or sometimes, the dentist will concentrate on opaquing out the dark color and the teeth will end up pasty-looking and opaque.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Another mistake is that they can treat them too aggressively, grinding the teeth down using crowns, which aren’t really necessary. Well-done porcelain veneers, which require just shaving the fronts of the teeth, should give a beautiful result if they are done properly, as you can see in the pictures below. All three cases were treated with porcelain veneers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Most expert cosmetic dentists will have stories they can tell you of re-doing the porcelain veneers of patients who had tetracycline stains treated by a non-expert. I had several of these cases while I was practicing, and have had e-mails from many disappointed patients, and all of the mistakes listed above have been mentioned in these e-mails. Read about one typical botched case from Kim in California.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And please don’t make the mistake that many visitors to this site have made, which is to read about these techniques and then think you can just tell your regular dentist about them and magically he or she will become an expert cosmetic dentist. I have many e-mails to illustrate that this doesn’t work. The information on this page is all available to dentists who really care about creating beautiful smiles, and if your dentist hasn’t been interested enough in creating beautiful smiles to attend the courses where these things are taught, my strong advice is not to trust him or her with this difficult procedure.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What Causes Tetracycline Stain on Teeth</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tetracycline is an antibiotic. It’s a fairly powerful antibiotic that kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, and it can be life-saving. However, when it is taken while teeth are forming, it deposits in the dentin and enamel of the teeth and creates a permanent gray or brown stain. It can be a uniform discoloration of the entire tooth or can occur in the form of horizontal bands of stain of varying intensity. They can range from mild to very dark.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> —Dr. Hall</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here are three sets of pictures showing the beautiful results you can achieve when tetracycline stains are treated by an expert cosmetic dentist. This first case was performed by Dr. Thomas Dudney of Alabaster, Alabama. For more information, please see our page of Alabama cosmetic dentists. Along with the beautiful work, notice how much more relaxed and confident her smile is in the “after” picture:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> dark tetracycline stain before</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Tetracycline stain and missing teeth. Notice the dark brown stains in horizontal bands across the teeth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a more detailed picture. dark tetracycline stain after</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dr. Dudney covered her tetracycline stain with porcelain veneers and added a beautiful dental bridge to replace the missing tooth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a more detailed picture.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dr. Dustin Nelson, Pasadena, California cosmetic dentist, did the case below, creating a beautiful smile for Cinta. Her teeth were crowded together at various inclinations and moderately stained from tetracycline. Remember, however, that the gray color gets more intense the deeper you go into the tooth, so even milder cases are difficult to treat. Dr. Nelson treated twenty teeth and created for her this beautiful smile that she can show off without embarrassment:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> tetracycline stains on teeth before</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Cinta before</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a full face picture tetracycline stains on teeth after</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Cinta after</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a full face picture</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here is another case of a patient with deep tetracycline teeth stains, treated with porcelain veneers by an expert Texas cosmetic dentist, Dr. Craig Carlson of San Antonio:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> ugly tetracycline stains</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Before. You can see the dark bands clearly in this case.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a more detailed picture.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> After. Notice there are no dark triangles, no halo, no brown showing through.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click the photo to see a more detailed picture.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Related topics:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sharon in South Carolina has old bonding covering her tetracycline stain. It looks gray, and she wants to know what to do.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Click here for referral to an expert cosmetic dentist, qualified to treat these stains.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To return to the frequent questions page, click here.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here’s another question from a patient who wants to bleach tetracycline stain.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To return to the frequent questions page, click here.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Misspellings: Some people write “tetracyclene” or “tetracyclene teeth.” Some people also misspell and are looking for information about porceline veneers. Some of them will write porcelin veneers. No matter how you spell these words, we’ve got the information.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Read Dr. Hall’s blog entry about Lumineers and tetracycline stain.</div> </div>

Tetracycline Stains on Teeth

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Best Teeth Whitening Bleaching and Cost

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Teeth Whitening</h2> Whether you are self-conscious because you have yellowed teeth from smoking or drinking coffee, or<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZNk44HK4nb47KYrRBTUun_9V4Adv6p2m-7J971viO3qhC5EssQtdHuFQLNZZIPs84JBze3PhZlkfArooTd8RQkkngc4q2nlE7gxQag0qtMcmSddkTt9QgKINYgFFEJnaTWFpENti70tm/s1600/00_Teeth_Yellow-Teeth-Are-Actually-Stronger-Than-Bright-White-Teeth%25E2%2580%2593Here%25E2%2580%2599s-Why_167843159-Subbotina-Anna-760x506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="760" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZNk44HK4nb47KYrRBTUun_9V4Adv6p2m-7J971viO3qhC5EssQtdHuFQLNZZIPs84JBze3PhZlkfArooTd8RQkkngc4q2nlE7gxQag0qtMcmSddkTt9QgKINYgFFEJnaTWFpENti70tm/s320/00_Teeth_Yellow-Teeth-Are-Actually-Stronger-Than-Bright-White-Teeth%25E2%2580%2593Here%25E2%2580%2599s-Why_167843159-Subbotina-Anna-760x506.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> if you just want to look your best, tooth whitening is a sure way to brighten your smile and gain increased confidence in your appearance. Visit one of the best San Diego cosmetic dentists for a brighter smile.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Whitening teeth at home with teeth whitening kits can give users results that rival those of advanced clinical dental whitening procedures and you can use Alta White Teeth Whitening Pen which is safest teeth whitener product that</div> <br /> can dazzle your smile . you can avail the free trail offer and try the product and see the results before spending money on it.<br /> <br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> What is Tooth Whitening?</h3> <br /> Tooth whitening falls under the category of cosmetic dentistry. The tooth whitening process eliminates discoloration and stains on the teeth, and can also brighten the natural pigmentation of the teeth. The degree of improvement will depend upon how severely the teeth are stained or discolored as well as the nature of the stains.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Why do teeth get discolored?<br /> <br /> There are several reasons why teeth may darken<br /> <br /> ✔️Foods/drinks<br /> Coffee, tea, colas, wines, and certain fruits and vegetables (for example, apples and potatoes) can stain your teeth.<br /> <br /> ✔️Tobacco use<br /> Smoking or chewing tobacco can stain teet<br /> <br /> ✔️Poor dental hygiene<br /> Inadequate brushing and flossing to remove plaque and stain-producing substances like coffee and tobacco can cause tooth discoloration.<br /> <br /> ✔️Disease<br /> Several diseases that affect enamel (the hard surface of the teeth) and dentin (the underlying material under enamel) can lead to tooth discoloration. In addition, treatments for certain conditions can also affect tooth color. For example, head and neck radiation and chemotherapy can cause teeth discoloration. In addition, certain infections in pregnant mothers can cause tooth discoloration in the infant by affecting enamel development.<br /> <br /> ✔️Medications<br /> The antibiotics tetracycline and doxycycline are known to discolor teeth when given to children whose teeth are still developing (before the age of 8). Mouth rinses and washes containing chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride can also stain your teeth. Antihistamines (like Benadryl), antipsychotic drugs, and antihypertensive medications can also cause teeth discoloration.<br /> <br /> ✔️Dental materials<br /> Some of the materials used in dentistry, such as amalgam restorations , especially silver sulfide-containing materials, can cast a gray-black color to your teeth.<br /> <br /> ✔️Advancing age<br /> As you age, the outer layer of enamel on your teeth gets worn away revealing the natural yellow color of dentin.<br /> <br /> ✔️Genetics<br /> Some people have naturally brighter or thicker enamel than others.<br /> <br /> ✔️Environment<br /> Excessive fluoride either from environmental sources (naturally high fluoride levels in water) or from excessive use (fluoride applications, rinses, toothpaste, and fluoride supplements taken by mouth) can cause teeth discoloration.<br /> <br /> ✔️Trauma<br /> For example, damage from a fall can disturb enamel formation in young children whose teeth are still developing. Trauma can also cause discoloration to adult teeth.<br /> <br /> ✔️Teeth have nerves and blood vessels inside them<br /> If these nerves and blood vessels are damaged the tooth may become darker (this can happen because of decay, or if the teeth are knocked).<br /> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> How Can I Prevent Teeth Discoloration?</h3> By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you may be able to prevent teeth discoloration. For example, if you are a coffee drinker and/or smoker, consider cutting back or quitting all together. Also, improve your dental hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and getting your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist every 6 months.<br /> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> The Basic Idea of Tooth Whitening</h2> <br /> The outer layer of a tooth is called the enamel. Every day, a thin coating forms on the enamel and picks up stains. Tooth enamel also contains pores that can hold stains. Whitening is not a one-time solution. It will need to be repeated from time to time if you want to maintain the brighter color.<br /> <br /> Before we get into the details of tooth-whitening, let’s take a minute to meet the enemy. What are tooth stains anyway?<br /> <br /> Each of your teeth is made up of an inner dentin layer and a hard outer enamel layer, which protects the teeth. When you put stuff in your mouth — food, cigarette smoke, coffee, etc. — another layer gradually forms on top of the enamel layer. Basically, the foreign material accumulates to form a pellicle film over the enamel layer.<br /> <br /> A dentist can clean away this film, through scraping and chemical treatments. Even brushing your teeth can knock out some of it — brushing with the abrasive toothpaste cleans the tooth in the same sort of way scrubbing with an abrasive pad cleans a dish. “Whitening toothpastes” are designed to work even harder on this layer.<br /> <br /> The problem is, as this pellicle layer sits on your teeth for years and years, the foreign material gets into the enamel. The enamel layer is made up of hydroxyapatite crystals, which form microscopic hexagonal “rods.” Simply put, enamel is porous, which means staining agents can work their way down into the tooth, where you can’t simply scour them away. The deeper stains are basically harmless, but many people find them unattractive.<br /> <br /> This is where true tooth whiteners come in. Basically, the whiteners use bleaching chemicals to get down into the tooth enamel and set off a chemical reaction (specifically, an oxidation reaction) that breaks apart the staining compounds.<br /> <br /> Most tooth whiteners use one of two chemical agents: carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide (the same stuff that will bleach your hair). When used in the mouth, carbamide peroxide breaks down into hydrogen peroxide and urea, with hydrogen peroxide being the active whitening ingredient.<br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> The Three Teeth Whitening Techniques</h2> There are three options available to those considering this procedure – you can either undergo professional bleaching, try home bleaching or use whitening toothpastes.<br /> <br /> <br /> The most effective teeth whitening techniques available today are in-office laser teeth whitening and at-home teeth whitening with custom-fit trays. Both teeth whitening techniques are best performed under your dentist’s supervision to ensure the safest results.<br /> <br /> in-office laser teeth whitening is classified in to two methods(External bleaching) and(internal bleaching)<br /> <br /> (External bleaching This means that the color of the teeth is lightened by placing a bleaching gel on the outer (external) surfaces of the teeth. Once again, using bleaching gels in this way may not work for certain types of discoloration, such as that caused by metal fillings or damaged blood vessels inside a tooth. )<br /> <br /> (Internal bleaching This means that the color of a tooth is lightened by placing a bleaching product inside the tooth. Internal bleaching can only be done on teeth that have been successfully root treated. This means that the blood vessels and nerves inside the tooth have been replaced with a rubber filling.)<br /> <br /> 1-Of the three listed, the quickest and the most effective is professional bleaching. It is also referred to as In-Office or Chair-side bleaching. It usually requires two or more visits to a dentist. However, the effects are much long lasting than any other procedure.<br /> <br /> In-office teeth whitening methods are performed with bleaching gel and laser light. This is a good method of teeth whitening for sensitive teeth, as the process may be closely monitored by the cosmetic dentist.<br /> <br /> Your dentist may put a rubber seal around your teeth to protect your gums depending on concentration of bleaching agent used. Then, the bleaching gel is placed onto your teeth and a special, bright light is used. This light enhances the whitening process. The appointment may take between one to two hours.<br /> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> 2-The second option that is available to you is that of home bleaching.</h2> `<br /> You can buy a kit from any certified pharmacist or dentist. This kit would usually contain a hydrogen peroxide based bleaching gel or solution. You are supposed to place the solution or gel in the mouth guard and then follow the directions given with the equipment.<br /> <br /> The frequency of use and the duration of treatment for home bleaching vary. Overnight treatments work for a much shorter period. However, if you are, say, required to use the kit twice a day, the treatment might be effective for a longer period of time.<br /> <br /> <br /> 3-Whitening toothpastes work in a different way from bleaching techniques because they do not aim towards a permanent alteration of teeth color. They usually contain polishing agents. They work to remove some of the deeper stains, which a regular toothpaste might not effectively dislodge.<br /> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> How long will the whitening last?</h2> <br /> The effects of the teeth whitening should last for 1 to 3 years. Daily brushing and flossing will assist in maintaining the whiteness. The duration of the whiteness will also depend on your personal habits. Drinking red wine, tea, coffee or smoking will shorten the life of the new whiteness. You may want to conduct a re-treatment in the future.<br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Special considerations</h2> There are some instances when a dentist may recommend that you don’t have bleaching.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"> For example</div> <br /> If you have tooth decay, this should be treated before starting any whitening treatments.<br /> <br /> Similarly, your gums should be healthy, so if you have any gum disease this should be treated.<br /> <br /> If your teeth are extremely sensitive to hot and cold food or drinks, bleaching may not be recommended.<br /> <br /> Some types of staining (eg tetracycline antibiotic staining) doesn’t respond to bleaching as well as others. Bleaching, if successful, may take longer on tetracycline stained teeth.<br /> <br /> Bleaching won’t work on false teeth, crowns, veneers or fillings (including tooth coloured fillings). Instead, your dentist may be able to replace these with lighter ones.<br /> <br /> the best candidates for teeth whitening are those who have healthy teeth that do not have a lot of fillings.<br /> <br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Follow up</h2> <br /> Your dentist may want to see you a few days after in-office whitening to check your gums. If your gums were exposed to the whitening agent, they can become irritated.<br /> <br /> Whitening is not a permanent solution. The stains will come back. If you smoke or consume a lot of staining foods or drinks, you may see the whiteness start to fade in as little as one month. If you avoid these sources of staining, you may not need another whitening treatment for six to 12 months.<br /> <br /> Re-whitening can be done in the dentist’s office or at home.<br /> <h2> Teeth Whitening Side Effects</h2> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> Disadvantages of tooth whitening</h3> ✔️The most prominent side effect of teeth whitening is that the teeth become sensitive to temperatures. You will feel it when you have hot or cold drinks.<br /> <br /> ✔️Sometimes, the whitening becomes uneven. This can occur naturally as the effect of bleach is not even for every tooth. This may even result into patchy appearance on your teeth. The irregular whitening looks as if you have undergone a failed teeth whitening procedure.<br /> <br /> ✔️Frequent use of bleach or tooth whitening chemicals may cause removal of your teeth enamel. Teeth enamel helps in preventing decay of your teeth. Hence, there can be increased chances of tooth decay.<br /> <br /> ✔️You may also suffer from sore gums immediately after you have completed the teeth whitening procedure. Irritation of gums may also be observed.<br /> <br /> ✔️One of the many teeth whitening risks is that the chemicals used in for whitening the teeth may also cause allergic reactions.<br /> <br /> ✔️There are also chances of swallowing the chemicals mistakenly. If these chemicals are consumed, you may feel nauseous and even vomit.<br /> <br /> ✔️It is not advisable for young people (under16) to undergo teeth whitening. Similarly, pregnant as well lactating women must stay away from it.The effect of the whitening materials on the development of the fetus is not known. Since the procedure is cosmetic, it should be postponed until after delivery.<br /> <br /> So what precautions do you need to take in order to prevent these dangers in teeth whitening? The first thing that is recommended is that you must have the procedure done through a dentist.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Most of the side-effects in whitening teeth are temporary , If done properly, you will definitely succeed in having that million dollar smile!<br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Teeth whitening cost</h2> The cost of teeth whitening varies according to the type of teeth whitening method – whether professional in-office or at-home. In-office teeth whitening may cost between $100 and $800, while at-home bleaching trays that are custom fit by a dentist may cost between $300 and $2,000.<br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Prevention/Solution</h2> ✔️After teeth whitening, it is necessary to take preventative measures to ensure that your teeth do not become discolored again.<br /> <br /> teeth whitening is not permanent and you may experience discoloration after just a few weeks. To prevent new discoloration, avoid eating and drinking things that are known to cause staining, such as coffee, tea, dark wines and sodas and berries. Avoid smoking and brush your teeth regularly to prevent plaque buildup as well. Bleaching isn’t usually recommended for children whose teeth are still developing or for pregnant or breastfeeding women.</div>

Best Teeth Whitening Bleaching and Cost

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Popularity of Dental Insurance

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp-2B2Q4aJo6o9r7Teu11xUp4KTkPwS6b9xWaJeYlE0E9zMO-KHmfOjWHCVPFonoWsEPxX_EOrgNp07iqlKsrdylz1i2AqOLLmCTxihH7IeaT-n8nFCkEVWGQx5PO0AmPLCnL2VnHW0oX/s1600/Popularity+of+Dental+Insurance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJp-2B2Q4aJo6o9r7Teu11xUp4KTkPwS6b9xWaJeYlE0E9zMO-KHmfOjWHCVPFonoWsEPxX_EOrgNp07iqlKsrdylz1i2AqOLLmCTxihH7IeaT-n8nFCkEVWGQx5PO0AmPLCnL2VnHW0oX/s320/Popularity+of+Dental+Insurance.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The benefits of dental insurance coverage have been further stressed upon by the popular icons on the television, who always seem to have flashing white flawless teeth. These teeth are a result of care, expensive dental care and thus need for expensive group dental insurance plans provided by insurance companies that reducing in number by the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Group dental insurance plans have been growing rapidly placed in the niche market of employee benefit programs. A few years back, dental insurance was a non-descript part of employee benefit programs and very simple to plan and execute. Most plans used were for full coverage of preventive care and cleaning, 80% coverage for basic restoration and 50% coverage for major restorative services like crowns and bridges. Despite advice many employees never visited their dentists resulting in the overall cost of insurance being low and stable compared to general health benefit plans which rose year after year. For many years dental insurance was a simple rider for employers who took it major plans from big insurance companies.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The last few years saw a spurt in television advertising and as the smiles brightened on the idiot box, the importance of whiter smiles and straighter teeth became apparent and people started taking more interest in dental care. This in turn saw a spurt in rise of dental insurance premiums almost at the rate of 7-10% a year. This rate is significant and big employers started looking at it with a bigger eye. This tells on the bottom-line of the company since the employee benefit expenses are going up due to this rise. The dental insurance costs about 10% of the total employee benefits for a corporate today. So the rise in premium year after year, pushes the total employee benefit expenses 1% higher year after year.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">"Employers aren't paying that much attention yet, but considering the way dental plans are evolving, they should," says Donald S. Mayes, dental plan auditor and consultant from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Hershey</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:state></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dental Insurance plans, as a part of employment package have also increased in popularity. So big companies, to recruit and retain their employees cannot do away with these plans; at the same time have to watch the cost going upward. A Catch 22 decision is awaited.</span><o:p></o:p></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Popularity of Dental Insurance

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Dental Insurance vs. Discounted Dental Plans

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMs7r_6Gkt_UEBDW3q2huhoIuHmiPGf-QsbSHGrMakY8XmMekTPHDT4BxCHfmgp4c6JZNWyFEdDKgtbNPwsZ5e4iOsxxlm4HgwABlW0tFAKMI1I-abREcjBIr3teIBHzkIHxwYk349Su2/s1600/Dental+Insurance+vs.+Discounted+Dental+Plans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="480" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMs7r_6Gkt_UEBDW3q2huhoIuHmiPGf-QsbSHGrMakY8XmMekTPHDT4BxCHfmgp4c6JZNWyFEdDKgtbNPwsZ5e4iOsxxlm4HgwABlW0tFAKMI1I-abREcjBIr3teIBHzkIHxwYk349Su2/s320/Dental+Insurance+vs.+Discounted+Dental+Plans.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Oral health and maintenance of the same is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. Prevention and correction of dental problems on time is essential to stem the damage to one of the most important organs of the human body. Many people do not realize the importance of maintaining their oral health. Most Americans who do are without effective dental coverage. This is mainly due to cutting costs by major businesses effecting employee dental benefits. People who are used to regular maintenance of dental health are looking at options where they can get dental benefits. One main question on their minds today is “How benefits differ between Dental Insurance and Discount Dental Plans?”<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dental insurance is not available for individuals and families. Is traditionally a coverage offered by employers to their employees who pay monthly premiums for fixed coverage. This kind of coverage has drawbacks – ceiling on spending, deductible or non-reimbursable issues, and waiting periods for certain kind of dental procedures, limitations and care or disease exclusions. This kind of coverage also involves submission of claims. Dental Insurance traditionally covers preventive dental services like cleaning and routine examinations at 100% after deductibles are adjusted (they may vary from $20-$50 annually per individual). However, the choice of the dentist is up to the individual and premium is about $30 a month for individuals and $100 a month for families.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Discount dental plans on the other hand offer dental benefits to everyone and are designed to give access to the dentist networks at discounted rates. They are also known as reduced fee dental plans or affordable dental plans. They are easy to join and does not involve any paperwork. Discount dental plans are generally membership programs that provide coverage on an annual basis with monthly membership fee. Consumers get secured discounts on dental services like exams, routine cleanings, extractions, root canals, fillings, dentures, and braces. They save the consumer 10-60% percent off standard fee of visiting a participating network provider or dentist.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The traditional dental insurance and discounted dental plans can also be clubbed together in certain situations to maximize savings.</span><o:p></o:p></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Dental Insurance vs. Discounted Dental Plans

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Dental Insurance Introduction

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgrh9QKRayPxQ15H9qu4g_pnF54xQ3UqsW5O6oFmCxrRHRfV410_PtPPIh5uIBhdlJZhUmynmUDRYM2CveENhYbO7flcxmKWYC7yXyCOBTZbvEld2xX8PfQ6A6nN9IvLrasHPTjxNqc2n/s1600/Dental+Insurance+Introduction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="680" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgrh9QKRayPxQ15H9qu4g_pnF54xQ3UqsW5O6oFmCxrRHRfV410_PtPPIh5uIBhdlJZhUmynmUDRYM2CveENhYbO7flcxmKWYC7yXyCOBTZbvEld2xX8PfQ6A6nN9IvLrasHPTjxNqc2n/s320/Dental+Insurance+Introduction.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Shaving nicks and toothaches hurt more than they should. While a nick will vanish in a couple of days, toothache will take your pocket for a spin before it goes away. Believe me, dental care is prohibitively expensive, but still a part of necessary health care and very important.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Here comes dental insurance. Not much in the past it was considered a big company perk, dental insurance has today established itself as a must-have benefit. Even most small companies offer dental insurance today to recruit and retain workers. Dental coverage costs less than 10% of total medical coverage so its affordable and preventive procedures, like cleanings, ensure the overall health of employees, which means a decrease in sick time and increase in productivity.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Various dental insurance plans with numerous variations are available today. You should take proper care and time to consider all options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Most expensive plans:<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Direct reimbursement plans<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">These plans are the most expensive of the lot. They operate by paying for employee dental coverage from a pool of money set aside by the company for this purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The simplicity of this plan makes it the most effective, the reimbursement is made by a simple formula doing away with the complexity of co-payments, deductibles etc. Even though <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">ADA</st1:place></st1:city> strongly recommends this plan, this kind of direct dental care may not be affordable by smaller companies.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Least expensive plans: <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Managed care plans<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Similar to a medical HMO, managed care dental plans need to pay for the treatment through regular co-payments and choose forma pool of dentists to get treated. These plans do various cost-control measures and can more affordable for small businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The co-payment amount varies according to procedure. Preventive procedures are usually performed without co-payment, however advanced procedures will bear higher co-payments.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The choice lies with the company and their financial managers, however great care is recommended in choosing the plan.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

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What are discount Dental Plans?

<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BN8qekgqjaSgLH9dhgvT56tEUsfPZoIiKWiP4GgW-dYAC27dh-MsCkeumOvFvoI6pnKFLWHANbFT50nH3kj5gdfriT6KX_Q6xKEsET-hjoHZCM472Kcu2kS9z7UuDehVT0PyZI-jqM_D/s1600/What+are+discount+Dental+Plans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="488" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BN8qekgqjaSgLH9dhgvT56tEUsfPZoIiKWiP4GgW-dYAC27dh-MsCkeumOvFvoI6pnKFLWHANbFT50nH3kj5gdfriT6KX_Q6xKEsET-hjoHZCM472Kcu2kS9z7UuDehVT0PyZI-jqM_D/s320/What+are+discount+Dental+Plans.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">In general Dental plans are a low cost alternative to dental insurance. Dental care services become more affordable with discount dental plans for families in the lower income bracket. A dental plan is a kind of a club you join where we have a section of providers and consumers. In a discounted dental plan, the providers have agreed to provide the services at a discounted rate. As a consumer, one just has to display his or her membership card while visiting the provider. These discounted dental plans do not purport to insurance in any way, they are just discount programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Choosing a Dental Plan<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">While taking a decision on a discounted dental plan, it is important to be fully informed so that one can make a confident decision. The internet would be great tool to search for various plans in your area and compare them. Keeping the cost and benefits offered in mind, an informed decision can be made against the backdrop of your needs. Joining or enrolling in any of these plans is easy and quick; you just have to pay the fee using your credit card or electronic check and get the package online, in a matter of minutes. Many of these packages come with a 30 day money back guarantee, which means if you are not satisfied with the package or services, you can get your money back within 30 days without any questions being asked.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Many discounted dental plans offer ways to save on more than dental care, offering discounts on pharmacy prescriptions, vision etc. Keep these in mind while comparing the plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Using your discounted Dental plan<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After you join a discounted dental plan you can start using the plan immediately without any waiting period. Benefits for most discounted dental plans are activated within 48 hours from enrolling.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When you use the discounted dental plan, make sure you call the empanelled provider dentist for an appointment. When you reach the dentist to keep your appointment, make sure you show the discount dental plan card to the receptionist to avoid confusion, it will ensure that you are charged the discounted rate in the first place.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The payment at the discounted rate is to be made at the time of taking the service. There are no hassles of paperwork and claims as in insurance plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

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Advantages of Offering a Dental Benefits Plan to Employees

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6w3XewwrUDeohzLY-oX2aQGBt-Z-mG8oxKcYM_-R1WakUU4ujRLPqtGQfWq8eWhBydWgbHEP58elzEUinpoW6UOk_GekFv1X7Ob4s6wn5XShFmBk-52AWabqLtAFaFkZB9sA_50G_x2iB/s1600/Advantages+of+Offering+a+Dental+Benefits+Plan+to+Employees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6w3XewwrUDeohzLY-oX2aQGBt-Z-mG8oxKcYM_-R1WakUU4ujRLPqtGQfWq8eWhBydWgbHEP58elzEUinpoW6UOk_GekFv1X7Ob4s6wn5XShFmBk-52AWabqLtAFaFkZB9sA_50G_x2iB/s320/Advantages+of+Offering+a+Dental+Benefits+Plan+to+Employees.jpg" width="320" /></a>A Dental insurance or dental benefit plan is viewed upon as a much sought after employee benefit. So financially it makes sense to have a dental benefit plan in place to recruit and retain employees. Moreover, dental health is a very important part of overall employee health and man days lost due to dental problems or dental discomfort of an employee equates to financial loss for the employer.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Unlike most medical conditions, dental maladies and treatments are low risk, predictable and low cost. These factors contribute to offering dental insurance to employees a good option financially. Dental diseases are preventable by maintenance and often involve only maintenance costs like x-rays and examinations. Treatment is rendered cheap due to diagnosis in early stages of the disease. Keeping these financial factors in mind, dental insurance options can also be self funded. History does not show any extremes in costs or utilization of this form of employee benefit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Selecting the right Dental Insurance Plan</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Selecting the right dental plan involves a lot of factors which have to be considered with due care.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dental insurance plans are basically agreements between the employer and the insurance company. Most plans offered by dental insurance companies allow for part reimbursement of dental treatment expenses. Many plans also discourage certain kind of treatments or allow access to certain of dentists. To consider these points one has to go through the plan very carefully with a toothcomb. For example choosing a dentist is not same as choosing a dentist from “the list”, or if the plan does not cover one kind of treatment, it is wrong to infer that your regular dentist is incompetent.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Many plans do not cover pre existing conditions. Some may not cover implants and so on. Due to these preconditions, the final treatment may be paid for in part only or in insurance parlance you might be reimbursed for LEAT (Lease Expensive Alternative Treatment). Dental insurance plans vary in fixing the UCR (usual, customary, and reasonable) in a certain geographical area. UCR may vary from plan to plan and company to company despite operating in the same area. Therefore fixation of this UCR level would define the liability of the patient. In some plans the patient may have to pay more and in some he may have to pay less depends upon the plan the employer has offered.                                          ……..(Go To Part 2)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Advantages of Offering a Dental Benefits Plan to Employees</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> (Part 2 of 3)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Important factors while finalizing on a Dental Insurance Plan</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> An employee has to ask himself the following before he finalizes on a plan:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Would the employees like to retain the freedom of choosing their own dentists?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Will the mode of treatment be determined by the patient and the dentist?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What type of routine and preventive dental care is covered? Does the plan cover braces, oral surgery, crowns and bridges, root canals and treatment of periodontal diseases?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Will the plan cover all diagnostic, preventive and emergency services? Including preventive services viz. sealants & fluoride treatments, which might result in financial savings to the patient in future? Does it provide for full-mouth x-rays?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What forms of major dental care is covered? Does the plan cover implants, dentures, or treatment for temporomandibular disorders?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Does the plan allow for specialist referrals? If so, has the dentist be limited to “the” list of specialists to choose form?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Does the plan provide for emergencies? What are the provisions made for emergency care when the patient is on tour?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What percentage of monthly premiums goes into actual care and not to administration?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dental Insurance benefit coverage should be taken into consideration but should not be the deciding factor in choosing the treatment.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dental Insurance Plan Models</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are numerous dental plans available. Basically they are of two kinds:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Managed care and Fee-for-service. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Managed care dental plans are restricted forms of dental insurance which aim at reducing costs and payouts. They tend to restrict the coverage by limiting the access to care by restrictions (by predefining dentist, specialist, hospital or treatments in form of lists) and restricting level, type and frequency of treatment (usually in form of clauses in the coverage policy).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fee-for-service dental plans have a freedom of choice options where one can choose their own dentist and the fee is paid as fixed by the dentist.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>……..(Go To Part 3)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Advantages of Offering a Dental Benefits Plan to Employees</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> (Part 2 of 3)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Kinds of Dental Insurance Plans</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Managed Care Dental Plans</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans are plans in which the patient has to select a dentist from a list provided to him. These dentists have agreed to discount their fee by contract with the insurance company. Some PPO plans also allow patients treated by dentists outside their list, where the patient is penalized by excess co-payments and higher deductibles. PPO’s are normally less expensive than indemnity plans in their class.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Keep the following in mind while reviewing a PPO Dental Insurance Plan.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the percentage of the premium used for administration?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Will the discount influence patients to change their regular dentist? Will the amount of the discount the dentist ahs to offer affect the number of treatment options for the patient?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the liability of the employer in the event of the plan influencing dentist selection or treatment?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What are the criteria of selection of dentists for the plan? Does it have adequate number of dentists under contract? What is the geographic distribution of dentists? Does the PPO dental insurance plan provide for specialist referrals? If so, are the dentists limited to a specialist on the “list” only?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> How does the plan provide for emergency treatment? If so then how does the plan provide for emergencies outside the geographical area?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) or Capitation plans are designed in such a way that the patient does not have any financial payout when he goes for treatment. These plans pay the dentists on their “list” a fixed amount of money monthly per enrolled family or individual, regardless of visits. In return, the dentists provides specific types of treatment to the patients who visit him at no charge, any other types of treatments require co-payment. This way, the DHMO is rewarding dentists to keep patients in good health, thereby keeping the costs low. This kind of plan is one of the least expensive.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Factors to consider while reviewing a DHMO plan.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the percentage of the premium used for administration?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Does the employer have access to enough information for him to determine the level and amount of treatment rendered to each of the employees?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the utilization percentage for patients in this plan? Average waiting period for an initial appointment and average period between appointments has to be given due consideration.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the dentist/patient ratio for the DHMO plan? What is the criterion of dentist selection in the program? What is the geographic distribution of dentists?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What percentage of dentists is selected for from those who applied to participate? How many dentists withdrew from the program in the recent past?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What is the rate of compensation for the dentists? Is it sufficient compensation for the needs of the covered patient population? What are the provisions made for dentists in the event of unforeseen utilization?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> What are the benefits for patients needing a specialist's care? How are specialists selected and compensated? Does the plan have adequate specialists?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Does the program provide for any emergency treatment? If so, is it available outside the geographical area?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Fee-for-Service Dental Plans</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Direct Reimbursement (DR) plan is a self-funded dental insurance benefit plan which reimburses patients on actual spent on dental care. It is not based on the type of treatment received. The patient has complete freedom in choosing the dentist. The employers are liable to pay a percentage of actual treatment cost, but they do not have to pay monthly premiums for employees who do not need the benefit. Moreover the employer is free of any responsibility to take decisions on mode of treatment due to previous plan selection or sponsorships. Direct Reimbursement Dental Insurance Plan is American Dental Association’s preferred method of dental coverage.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

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Whiten Your Teeth in 2 Minutes with this Household Paste

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24acHGBGKPOAmgLHRxcwVDd9wBhwc7mx6tvQD4R7lI-H6yl8_27ZMGfrY7LathviIkQj-9p6ifntiLdtLn7ACKE9bK2qzZUiLoTjV_GC8yW1i5u-atsIdERc1O3rQbhW421Udm3jEbuw/s1600/TEETH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="600" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj24acHGBGKPOAmgLHRxcwVDd9wBhwc7mx6tvQD4R7lI-H6yl8_27ZMGfrY7LathviIkQj-9p6ifntiLdtLn7ACKE9bK2qzZUiLoTjV_GC8yW1i5u-atsIdERc1O3rQbhW421Udm3jEbuw/s320/TEETH.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Each of us would like to have a perfect smile with beautiful white teeth. These are often considered as a business card, which makes us feel good about others.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> That's why many dentists are willing to spend big money for various procedures aimed at cleaning and whitening teeth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Even if you want to have a celebrity-like smile, you will be told everywhere to open the door, the first step is good dental care and adherence to the principles of dental hygiene.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, if you have neglected dental care in the meantime, or coffee, smoking or other bad habits have left a yellowish color on your teeth, then we have one tip for you to fix it quickly.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And you will not have to run to the dentist and pay dozens of euros for tooth whitening.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To prepare a bleaching paste, you only need two common ingredients that can be easily taken up in every grocery store - Lemon and Bicarbonate Soda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Production of paste</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To manufacture the paste, proceed as follows:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Take a glass or ceramic bowl and pour one teaspoon of soda bicarbonate into it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pass the lemon in two halves.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Push one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pour the lemon juice into a bowl of bicarbonate soda and stir both ingredients well (while stirring the mixture can start to gently moisten).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Perhaps you can make more paste as you need. You could have half the volume or even less, but it would be harder for you to mix.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you do not want to waste the ingredients, you can use only half the amounts of both ingredients.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Application procedure and tooth whitening</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To do your teeth whitening follow these steps:</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> After taking the paste, take a classic toothbrush and pick up some paste. Not as much as you get from a regular toothpaste, but only about a quarter of the area of ​​the bristles.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If the paste consistency is too thin, just brush your teeth a few times while brushing your teeth.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Then thoroughly wash your teeth thoroughly. However, not longer than the two minutes mentioned.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In the end, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Both components have a strong effect on tooth enamel, so it is necessary to limit the amount of paste applied and the time of its application.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This should not exceed the mentioned 2 minutes. Otherwise, it could be hurt to damage the tooth enamel.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><u>Conclusion</u></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When cleaning is complete, look into the mirror and see how much your teeth get rid of.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Remember that you should not do this too often to avoid damaging the tooth enamel. Once a month, it should be enough.</div> </div>

Whiten Your Teeth in 2 Minutes with this Household Paste

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