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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Sad But True: Americans Spend $50B Per Year on Dental Care; $100B on Their Hair

Posted on Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Did you know these facts that pertain to the care of your teeth? I bet you didn’t.
For example –
The average amount of dental floss each person buys every year is 18 years.
There are [...]

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Over the Counter Teeth Whitening Products – High cost/Low results

Posted on Sunday, July 25th, 2010

When it comes to teeth whitening, there is no shortage of over-the-counter (OTC) peroxide-based products on the market today. It might be tempting for consumers to try these products in an attempt to speed up [...]

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Not kidding: “Toothy” Job description of Prince Charles’ Valet

Posted on Friday, July 9th, 2010

Talk about a royal smile: According to MSNBC, the job description of Prince Charles’ personal valet includes the responsibility of squeezing toothpaste onto the royal toothbrush. Imagine the implications: Since Fawcett is, according to various [...]

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Does Every Culture Value White Teeth?

Posted on Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Actually, most of them do. But I was intrigued by a blog I read this week by a science fiction writer (of all things) who maintains that a yen for white teeth isn’t entirely universally [...]

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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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Methods of Teeth Whitening – Here’s a quick list of the Pros andCons

Posted on Friday, May 21st, 2010

On the whole, consumers have become much more aware of the various over-the-counter methods for whitening teeth. That’s a good thing. 
But no matter how you do it, coffee, red wine, smoking and dietary habits and [...]

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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Your Mouth is The Window

Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010

We’ve all heard the expression “the eyes are the windows into your soul.” Well, your mouth is the window into your body in a much more literal way. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), [...]

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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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What is the difference between Over the Counter and Custom Teeth Whitening Kits?

Posted on Saturday, April 17th, 2010

We thought you’d never ask. Actually, a lot of people have been asking. So today’s blog is dedicated to showing you the basic differences between the whitening kits you can buy (or carry for your [...]

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High End Teeth Whitening Treatments: Are Veneers Always Best?

Posted on Friday, April 9th, 2010

In the hands of an expert cosmetic dentist, porcelain-or bonded- veneers can be the cadillac of teeth whitening treatments. Thousands of consumers a year invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in this practically-permanent route to [...]

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Teeth Whitening as a Franchise? Great Service… Bad Plan

Posted on Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Research shows that teeth whitening is one of most popular spa services. It’s an ideal business offering as well in that the need is universal, every form of whitening (other then permanent veneers) requires periodic [...]

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Uneven Teeth Color? Professional Whitening is the Answer

Posted on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

In the category of unusual whitening stories, consider the story of Jason, in Pittsburgh, as he shared it with About Cosmetic Dentistry.com:
On my first trip to ski at Aspen, and the first get away [...]

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Learning More Every Day

Posted on Sunday, March 7th, 2010

In our first month as one of Medical Spa MD’s newest Select Partners we’re learning more than we ever expected to know about working with an online channel. It’s been a fun experience. This week [...]

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The Best Time to Whiten Teeth: During Spring Training

Posted on Sunday, February 28th, 2010

When is the best time to whiten teeth? In my opinion, during exercise – and now that Spring is finally arriving it’s the ideal time to get double duty out of the time you spend [...]

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