Cleaning & Polish

Cleaning & Polish

Why a Clean Is Not Optional Brushing and flossing remove plaque while it is soft. What they cannot remove is plaque that has already hardened. Tartar can only be taken off with instruments. No toothpaste, mouthwash or brushing technique will shift it. That is the...
Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

What Cosmetic Dentistry Covers Cosmetic dentistry is any treatment done mainly to change how your teeth look. The same treatments often improve function as well. There is no single cosmetic treatment. There is a set of them, and the right one depends on what is...
Cleaning & Polish

Polishing & Fluoride

What a Professional Clean Involves A clean at the practice has three parts. Hardened deposits are removed, the teeth are polished, and fluoride is applied. It is not a tidier version of brushing at home. Each part does something you cannot do yourself. The clean...
Pit Sealants

Pit Sealants

What Sealants Are A sealant is a thin coating painted into the grooves on the biting surface of a back tooth. It sets hard and seals the groove closed. Nothing is drilled and nothing is removed. No injection is needed, and the tooth is untouched underneath. It is a...
DIY Teeth Whitening

DIY Teeth Whitening

What At-Home Whitening Means At-home whitening covers two very different things. There are trays your dentist makes for you, and there are products you buy off a shelf. They are not the same treatment at a different price. The gel strength, the fit and the supervision...
DIY Teeth Whitening

Professional Teeth Whitening

What In-Chair Whitening Is Professional whitening is done at the practice in one appointment. A strong gel is applied to your teeth and activated while your dentist watches. The difference from a home kit is the strength of the gel and who controls it. That is also...