Some patients do experience sensitivity following teeth whitening but it’s totally temporary. The bleaching gel opens the pores in your teeth. The tooth, believe it or not, has pores just like in your skin. The gel will open the pores and draw the the external stain out of those pores and it lightens the teeth. If you’re opening the pores of the teeth, sure you’re pulling stain out of the teeth, but you’re also making the tooth more permeable, and more sensitive to cold or hot things as well. (more…)
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You would do it for two weeks straight or until you get to your desired shade. There is a point where you might say to yourself, “Okay, my teeth are white enough and I don’t need to bleach them any further.” That might happen after four days, it might happen after a week, it might happen after two weeks, or you might not ever get to that desired shade for a number of reasons. Not everyone’s teeth bleach the same. (more…)
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Normally after the Zoom treatment or the Diversident treatment, I might recommend a toothpaste that helps to desensitize the teeth. It has phosphates in it, and it’s going to desensitize the teeth so that they’re not so sensitive or you can minimize the amount of sensitivity after the procedures done. (more…)
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I have patients who have a habit of biting on pens while at work or chew on toothpicks, or eat really, really heavy foods, like breads that are super crispy and they go to bite down on their front teeth and it’s probably a bad idea to go that route. (more…)
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There are no risks involved. The patient has to understand and be aware that part of the enamel will be removed and it doesn’t grow back. But no patient is going to know any different. (more…)
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While it may seem superficial, good looks always provide a nice advantage to people because creating a positive impression always begins with a beautiful presentation. The thing is, you don’t need to look like a Hollywood actress or some beauty queen to look pleasing – with the right attitude and a nice smile, you can easily leave a good impression of yourself on people. (more…)
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A healthy, beautiful smile is something that most people desire almost as much as they would want to have flawless facial skin or silky, flowing hair. A smile is one of the things that other people will notice upon meeting you, so naturally, you will want to make a good impression by confidently flashing healthy, pearly whites. (more…)
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When people hear about cosmetic dentistry, among the first things that they think about are teeth whitening and veneers. While these two are part of the suite of services offered by a cosmetic dentist, Fort Lauderdale residents should know that there’s more to this branch of dentistry. (more…)
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Restorative dentistry is a field that has seen massive improvements in recent years, with the advance of technology. Contemporary dental implants make it possible for the dental patient to have missing teeth replaced with artificial ones – but don’t let the word ‘artificial’ rouse mental pictures of fakeness or inefficiency. Today’s teeth implants look, feel, and function exactly the same way as natural teeth. Dr. Jonathan Cook DMD, of llustradent in Fort Lauderdale can provide you with all the information you would ever need on dental implants. You can also schedule a dental appointment with him, either for dental implants […]
If you’re facing specific dental issues and are in need of a quick and efficient fix, then porcelain veneers might just be the answer to your dental problems. Read our frequently asked question on porcelain dental veneers below, then feel free to contact Dr. Jonathan Cook’s practice, at JJ Dental, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Not only will our team be happy to assist you with providing all the information you require, but we can also schedule an appointment for porcelain veneers, should you decide they are the solution for you. Our porcelain dental veneers look great, feel natural, and will […]
