Who wouldn’t want a movie star’s whiter, brighter smile? Could it mean a boost in your social ratings and self-esteem? A survey conducted by NCBI claims it may! “Tooth colour exerts an influence on social perceptions. The results may be explained by negative beliefs about dental decay, such as its link with poor oral hygiene.” […]
Category Archives: Cosmetic Dentistry
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Jun
Jun
Baking soda is a common product found in nearly every household, and has been considered as a useful substance since the 1840s. It has been used in a variety of areas including baking, removing odors, cleaning, and even putting out small fires. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is therefore a key ingredient in many cleaning products […]
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May
May
What Causes Tetracycline Stains? Tetracycline is a powerful broad-spectrum antibiotic that is used against a large number of bacterial infections. When taken while teeth are still developing, tetracycline may cause significant yellow, gray or brown staining. This staining may even occur in babies if taken by the mother during pregnancy. Some of the conditions that […]
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Mar
Mar
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For many of you in Temecula, this Irish celebration calls for the illustrious “Green Beer”, but if you are in the process of whitening your teeth, you may want to rethink the color of your beverage today. During the whitening process the pores of the enamel are opened from the use […]
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Jan
Jan
Are you feeling self-conscious and embarrassed about smiling? Smiling should be a happy, enjoyable experience, not stressful or embarrassing. Your smile captures the laughter, excitement, and all the joy of those special moments you’ll come to cherish the most in your life. Is your smile at its shining best, ready and waiting for when you […]