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What if you have just one front tooth that is gray or dark yellow, but all of your other teeth are white. What, if anything, can be done to lighten that solo tooth? This is a question that patients pose to us, from time to time, in our office.
The most conservative option would be to use a whitening treatment. This works well for teeth that, due to trauma, may have darkened in color. Your dentist will fabricate whitening trays, and you begin the process by applying the whitening gel to only the dark tooth. That tooth will gradually lighten and reach a tooth shade that is comparable to that of the adjacent teeth. At that point, you may choose to apply the whitening gel to all of the front teeth to whiten your entire smile. (more…)
You may have recently observed a lot of discussion on the internet about brushing and whitening teeth using charcoal products. Over the past year, we have had many patients inquire about the effectiveness and safety of using charcoal on their teeth.
In our office we ask patients what is the one thing they would change about their smile if they could. While many of our patients express that they would like to have whiter teeth or straighter teeth, there are also a fair number of patients who mention wanting to address their “gummy” smile. When they smile, they feel they show more gum tissue and less tooth than is considered ideal. The gum tissue above their upper teeth is very noticeable. For some, this causes a lack of confidence and can inhibit them from smiling. 
This is an age old question that is often posed to us by our patients. Many patients understand that the wisdom teeth often erupt into the mouth in a less than ideal position. Sometimes this can cause them to tilt towards the teeth in front of them. If often seems that the time period during which they erupt (late teens to early and mid twenties), coincides with crowding of the lower front teeth. While both of these things might occur around the same rough time frame, one does not necessarily cause the other.
Our mission at Waterstone Family Dentistry is to remain innovative and to embrace new technology that can enhance the patient experience at our office. The use of a dental laser allows us to make certain procedures faster, smoother, and more efficient. And who wouldn’t want that?
What is OraVerse?
In our office, one of the most frequent concerns from parents is about the yellow color of their children’s teeth. They want to know why their kid’s teeth appear yellow. We expect young people to have nice white, bright teeth.
Most people are aware that carbonated drinks, like soda, are not the healthiest choice of beverage when it comes to the teeth. They contain acid which can wear away tooth enamel and cause decay. And the large amounts of sugar that are added to soda also contribute to decay. It is best to consume soda in moderation and to use a straw when doing so, which minimizes contact with the teeth.
You might find yourself wanting to quickly whiten your teeth during the holiday season, whether it is for a family gathering, holiday office party or other special event. Nowadays, there are several means to whiten the teeth that are effective, simple, and fast. Below are a list of whitening options: 
