Teeth whitening is an amazing way to help boost your confidence and one of the most common dental procedures performed today. Now you can get great results just as easily from home as it can be in your dentist office. Why whiten, you ask. Well why not? Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you so why not let it shine! Over time, the enamel on adult teeth becomes less porous which causes the teeth to darken. Other contributors that discolor teeth are bacteria pigments, certain medications, foodstuffs, and tobacco. Even everyday habits like drinking coffee, tea, red wine, and soda can cause tooth discoloration. But don’t worry; there are many ways to keep your teeth looking white and bright. Here are the top two ways: bleaching gel and light assisted bleaching.

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You are not alone if have “not so fresh” breath.  Most everyone has experienced bad breath, and probably realized that it can make you self conscious and prevent you from smiling. Effective cures for bad breath do exist, but it is always a good idea to first look at what is causing the problem.

Bad breath is the result of anaerobic bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue. Just like us, bacteria consume and produce waste. The waste that bacteria produce are volatile sulfur compounds which give off a malodor. Volatile means that the compounds evaporate readily and can be smelt right away. When someone says it smells like a “rotten egg”, it is the hydrogen sulfide that the bacteria give off that we smell.

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