For several years now it seems that at-home kits for teeth whitening have become more and more ubiquitous. There are a lot of teeth whitening kits out there, so it’s important to be careful about which one you choose to use. More importantly, you should be informed about why exactly you’re using them. Do your research and learn about what you’re going to be putting into your mouth before you do it. Is it safe? Is it effective? How and why does it work? Don’t be distracted by fancy names or promises that aren’t founded in solid science.

The most important factor in choosing a whitening product is understanding what the product’s active ingredient is. In other words, what’s actually going to make your teeth whiter? There is a significant difference between bleaching and true “whitening”. The process of whitening actually involves cleaning the teeth to restore them to their natural brightness. Chances are, if you’re buying an at-home kit you’re not buying a whitener, you’re buying a bleaching system.

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So a year or three ago, my right top bicuspid (?! the fourth one back from center) started talking to me about dental health. Sensitivity to cold, sometimes to hot, the tooth aching... I hesitated about going to the dentist. "Hesitate" not in the sense of look left, right, and jump off the diving board. "Hesitate" in the sense of waiting about 250,000 minutes (six months) before acting.

Why wait so long, you ask? That's the point, we sez. Why indeed.

Six months on, I hustle in. I take the half day off, I sit there and get the weird cardboard things that pinch your gums, they do the X-rays, they tut-tut at whatever they see that they don't like... don't you floss daily, you cretin? ... large, large commitment of time and energy to have this thing looked at. From my point of view. (Do dentists listen to chiropractors about proper spinal care?)

One time I went to the doctor. He diagnosed diverticulitis... by pushing on my tummy, letting it bounce up, and asking whether it hurt when it bounced back up. I was in and out in a couple of minutes, and it was a pleasant conversation, too.

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Intermission: I like dentists, personally.

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I am 16 and my front 3 teeth are severely crooked all my other teeth are fine. Is it possible to have them pulled and wear a partial?

Everyone, I just ordered a bottle of OraMD because my fiance recently was diagnosed with periodontic disease. I stumbled onto this site while doing a search and thought I'd post here to let you know that there may be a natural way to not only prevent gingivitis but to TREAT it. We will be receiving our bottle shortly and if you want to email me to find out our results please feel free. I ordered from Scott at 800.423.7500.

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I am a graduating dental student, and as MC of our graduation I am looking for funny toasts, stories, or dentally related jokes to help spice up the evening.

Submissions would be greatly appreciated!!

I had some work done while on vacation in Thailand and it was a pleasant surprise with the work they did on my teeth, what was even better was the bill. If I would have to pay for the work in the States that they did I would be maybe done with 10,000. bucks but I had my whole mouth done with procelain caps, repair work, gum medicine, cavaties, a coupe teeth pulled for less then 3,000 US$. Who can beat that?

Does anyone know of a chat board?

Does anyone know how much the crown over the implant may cost. My dentist gave me an estimate for $1600. Seems way too high. Any info?

I had my wisdom teeth removed on Oct 24th. About a week later I was treated for DRY SOCKET in all 4 sites where the teeth were removed. I was treated with clove oil packing every 2 days for 1/2 a week. My concern is that the holes in the bottom jaw are not healing. ( don't appear to be ). I am wondering if the process is a long one. They were never stiched up, but rather left open to heal. I no longer have pain, but i'm worried that i'll be stuck with these holes forever. Any input would be greatly appreaciated. Thank you

Any experience on getting 6 new veneers from a quality dentist at the most reasonable cost? What is reasonable for 6 veneers? In Tijuana are there quality dentist specializing in veneers and what would be cost there?