Beware Internet Teeth Whitening Scams

Posted on Sunday, August 29th, 2010

We’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again. Watch out for teeth whitening scams! Unfortunately, teeth whitening is one of the industries most ripe for abuse and fraud, both in the effectiveness and quality [...]

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The Advantages of a Custom Teeth Whitening Tray

Posted on Monday, July 19th, 2010

Have you ever wondered if the advantages of a custom-fit set of teeth whitening trays is really worth the expense? By custom fit, we mean the kind of trays that you can get from a [...]

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Do Teeth Age?

Posted on Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Yes, they do! 

That’s probably not surprising. But just like the rest of your body, the rate and extend of your teeth’s agency could vary greatly based on how well you’ve cared for your teeth and [...]

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Excessive Teeth Whitening Could Spell Dental Disaster for Audrina Partridge

Posted on Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Not that the tabloid magazines are to be entirely trusted – but this week’s Star Magazine reports that excessive teeth whitening could soon spell dental disaster for Audrina Partridge, an actress on t.v.’s The Hills. 

The twenty-something [...]

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Should you whiten your pet’s teeth?

Posted on Saturday, May 29th, 2010

This is not a joke (entirely) – there are actual products dedicated to the whitening of your pet’s pearly whites. One product, which we will not call out by name, is meant to be ingested [...]

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Myth? Using Hydrogen Peroxide as a Mouthwash can Whiten Your Teeth

Posted on Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Here’s an interesting question this week from one of our local “TightWad” cost savings blogs — this local blogger heard that swishing your teeth twice a day with hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash is an [...]

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Is Teeth Whitening Really Safe? And What is the Difference Between Carbamide Peroxide and Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Gel?

Posted on Saturday, May 1st, 2010

These are interesting questions. We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the effectiveness of whitening teeth with carbamide peroxide gel and custom trays, the even bigger question is whether tray whitening systems are safe [...]

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Is Soda Pop Bad For Your Teeth?

Posted on Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Here’s a surprise – it’s not just the sugar in soda pop that makes it bad for your teeth. Most dentists discourage patients from drinking soft drinks. Most patients assume it’s because of the sugar involved. [...]

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Extra help for avoiding Teeth Sensitivity

Posted on Thursday, April 1st, 2010

For those of you with sensitive teeth, here are a few more helpful hints: Avoid whitening immediately after brushing your teeth, as they will be most sensitive during the 30 minutes after brushing. You may [...]

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STRAWBERRIES for Whitening Your Teeth?

Posted on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Now here’s a story that sounds like an old wive’s tale if ever I heard one – as an inexpensive home whitening option, the story goes that you can whiten your teeth with strawberries – [...]

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Beware the Dark Side of Marketing

Posted on Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Have you noticed the aggressive ads for teeth whitening these days? A dramatic picture shows a bright white Hollywood tooth next to a terrible dingy tooth the color of corn. A caption blares “See how [...]

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New Years Resolution: A whiter smile.

New Years Resolution: A whiter smile.

Posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Among all the self improvement ideas you may have in mind for 2010, how about adding a whiter smile? It’s an easy goal to reach, and thanks to the appearance of new professional whitening kits [...]

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Teeth Whitening Pens

Teeth Whitening Pens

Posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Have you noticed the plethora of teeth whitening tubes on the market lately? As light as a lip gloss, these tiny six inch cylinders contain professional-strength whitening gel that you can wind through the cylinder [...]

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Is professional teeth whitening for everyone?

Is professional teeth whitening for everyone?

Posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

As cosmetic teeth whitening surpasses $300M per year, it’s clear that nothing is more desired or compelling than a beautiful and confident smile.
And despite the new products and fads, professional bleaching, using high-quality professional strength [...]

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A $300M Industry, and Growing: Let Teeth Whitening Services Make 2010 More Profitable for You

A $300M Industry, and Growing: Let Teeth Whitening Services Make 2010 More Profitable for You

Posted on Thursday, December 24th, 2009

If you could make your practice more profitable with the addition of just one service, what would it be?
Why not teeth whitening? According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.87% of adults maintain that [...]

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