Author: Kimberly

Many of our patients ask us whether whitening toothpastes really whiten their teeth, so we asked Dr. Peters for clarification on this question. “They can to a limited extent. Whitening toothpastes have mild abrasives in them that help scrub away surface stains. The key here is that whitening toothpastes only work on the surface of teeth. They won’t whiten the inside of the tooth where most of the pigment is. You may notice a mild whitening of your teeth when you first switch to a whitening toothpaste, but after the surface stain is removed, you probably won’t get any additional Read More →

Your child’s first visit is an important one, but at what age should you bring your child in for his/her first visit? Three years old is a good time to bring your child in for his/her first dental visit. At this age many of the baby teeth have come in and should be examined. It’s always a great idea to schedule a dental appointment for your children before there are suspected problems. Let’s face it, dental offices can be scary places and most children need a couple easy visits before they will be comfortable enough to handle even a simple filling. Read More →

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