The Internet is loaded with DIY tooth whitening “tips” and “tricks”. We thought we would share what we suggest when it comes to whitening your teeth along with sharing a link on the downside to diy teeth whitening At your next dental appointment ask for us to give you your current “shade” from our tooth shade guide.  This will serve as a benchmark to your tooth whitening efforts.  You can refer back to this shade at future appointments to determine if it’s time for a tooth whitening touch up. The most economical and effective way to whitening your teeth is … Continue reading →

Columbus Dentist answers the whitening safety question I am frequently asked if whitening teeth harms the enamel on the teeth.  The answer is no.  I have been a dentist in Columbus for many years and have been providing tooth whitening for over 15 years, and I have yet to see any suggestion of harm to the enamel or any part of the  of the tooth.  The chemical agent that is used in whitening teeth is a peroxide based gel that whitens the  stains that discolors the teeth.   The stain may be on the tooth enamel or on the part of … Continue reading →

Columbus Ohio Dentist If you want to look 10 to 20 years younger, visit your dentist.  Whitening:  A simple whitening procedure can take years off the look of your smile in just an hour with in office whitening or a few weeks with Professional Grade, custom made,  take home whitening trays.  And the results of whitening at your dentist’s office are much more predictible then the over the counter products you buy online or at CVS.  And, your dentist wants to make sure you’ll be happy with the whitening results, since your a patient in their practice.  Crest, GoSmile, some random … Continue reading →

For a limited time we are offering our Take Home Tooth Whitening for $89 to all patients.  Most people can dramatically improve their smile by whitening their teeth.  It’s actually pretty amazing. So why are we offering it for $89 when some dental offices offer it for Free if you become a new patient. Well, I am going to be completely honest with you.  We want new patients that are making a commitment to their dental health, not just patients that are looking for something free.  (see below for your opportunity to make it “free” when you commit to your … Continue reading →

You may have seen the places at local malls and Sam’s Club where you can get whiter teeth but would you do it?  These places have been a point of controversy throughout the country and with everything there are 2 sides to the argument.  In Ohio only a trained and licensed dental professional can adminster whitening to a patient.  This means a dentist or a hygientist.  Mall Whitening gets around this by handing the whitening chemicals to the customers to do it themselves and you the customer/patient has even less experience with the handling of the chemicals…. so how safe is that? … Continue reading →