Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth

REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even naturally whiten your teeth!

Here are some foods that help whiten your teeth.

Fruits And Veggies

Fruits such as apples and strawberries contain malic acid which removes surface stains from your teeth and whitens enamel. Strawberries are also beneficial in that they contain ellagitannins—antioxidants that are known to reduce stain-attracting bacteria and inflammation in your mouth.

Furthermore, apples—along with celery, carrots and pears—have a high water content. This increases production of saliva, which washes away bacteria in the mouth. Pears are also great for neutralizing odor-causing bacteria on teeth that lead to bad breath.

Pineapple is the only food that naturally contains bromelain. Guess where else we can find bromelain? In stain-removing toothpaste! Bromelain is a compound that has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties and is effective in removing surface stains from your teeth, resulting in a brighter smile.

Natural Scrubbers

Other foods act as a natural brush due to their abrasive texture. Broccoli, seeds and nuts, and, yet again, apples, scrub your teeth and naturally remove bacteria and plaque. Eat these foods in the afternoons to clean and polish your teeth, giving them a brief midday brush. What’s more, broccoli is high in fiber and iron, resulting in a lower risk of inflammation in your mouth and greater protection against enamel-degrading acids produced by bacteria.

Dairy

Cheese and milk are full of calcium, which we all know is very good for teeth and bones. Calcium, as well as other minerals and proteins found in dairy products, protect tooth enamel from erosion and decay. They also don’t stain your teeth like coffee, wine, or beets would.

More Than Just Brushing

Achieving and maintaining a healthy, bright smile is more than just eating foods that can damage your teeth (mainly sugary drinks and candy, as well as refined, starchy foods) and then brushing the consequences away. To keep your mouth clean and smile white, avoid foods that can damage or stain your teeth, and opt for some of the healthier options mentioned above. Your teeth will thank you for it!

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Whitening Options at our office!

Whitening

Our smile is important, it's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression. Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the color of your teeth. We offer ready to go pre-filled disposable whitening products, custom made take home whitening trays and even whitening procedures that are done in our office with one visit.
Our most popular teeth whitening option is a new in-office teeth whitening product called Sinsational Smile. It's a quick, comfortable and affordable way to whiten your teeth. It only takes 20 minutes, yet can take years off your appearance. We can help you achieve a whiter smile and a more confident you! We have seen great results for many with this whitening product. Schedule your cleaning the same day for even better results and take advantage of 20.00 off of the already low price of 120.00! Now you can have the bright smile you have always wanted! For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit:http://www.sinsationalsmile.com/how-it-works.html

Opalescence Go Tréswhite Supreme features innovative, preloaded whitening trays that fit comfortably over your teeth. The trays are discrete and disposable, making it easy to whiten on the go. An affordable option, with a wear-time of just 15-20 minutes once a day. Opalescence Treswhite Supreme contains 15% hydrogen peroxide and is stronger than supermarket teeth whiteners. Because of its prescription-strength formula, Opalescence Treswhite Supreme offers noticeable results in about a week. Opalescence Go is the professional alternative to over-the-counter whitening options. It's a simple, fast, and great-tasting way to start a whitening treatment or for whitening touch-ups. With no impressions or custom trays necessary, Opalescence Go is ready to use right out of the package! For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/which-one-is-right-for-me.aspx

Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are delivered via customized bleaching tray. We will create this tray from an alginate impression of your mouth; this customization is part of why Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are so effective. The prescription-strength Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are 20%PF carbamide peroxide. The sticky, viscous gel won´t migrate to gums, and include Potassium Fluoride (PF), which helps to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels can provide results after just one night, though expect to see results in about a week. For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/take-home.aspx

Soft transparent trays are filled with whitening gel	The trays fit tightly over your teeth and are worn for the prescribed time
The transparent trays can be worn overnight or during the day	Within the first treatment you should notice results that will continue to improve with additional use

For a brighter, whiter smile without the wait, opt for Opalescence Boost. An in-office, chemically activated whitening treatment that offers results in about an hour. Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically activated formula that allows us to whiten your teeth without the sometimes bothersome ultraviolet rays of a light used in Zoom Whitening. Opalescence Boost also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Custom Take-Home whitening trays and whitening gel is also given to you at your appointment to continue the whitening process at home for even more improved results. For more information on this whitening procedure, please visit: http://www.opalescence.com/en-us/in-office.aspx

Sinsational Smile Whitening! 20 minutes and as low as 100.00!

We are excited to share that we are now offering a new in-office teeth whitening product called Sinsational Smile™.  It's a quick, comfortable and affordable way to whiten your teeth. It only takes 20 minutes, yet can take years off your appearance. We can help you achieve a whiter smile and a more confident you! Now you can have the bright smile you have always wanted!    Schedule your cleaning the same day for even better results and take advantage of 20.00 off of the already low price of 120.00!

Dental Porcelain Veneers

What are Dental Porcelain Veneers? They are a thin wafer like ceramic material that is custom made to be bonded onto a discolored, chipped, worn or mildly mal-aligned tooth. It gives excellent esthetic properties because of its translucency that mimics actual enamel of a tooth.  Most patients chose to have their six or eight front teeth prepared for Veneers, as this gives the best esthetic results.  However, a single Veneer can be done to match your other teeth.   Here are some common reasons some choose to have Veneers: 

• Permanently stained teeth (tetracycline staining, fluorosis)
• Mildly chipped or worn teeth which fillings are more likely to not hold up.
• Spaced teeth or slight mal-alignment teeth.
• You wanted to change the color of the teeth to a permanent shade without whitening. 

What is the process to complete Veneers?
Dr. Faddis would start with a complete oral examination, which would involve taking dental x-rays of your teeth.  An evaluation will be done at that time, to make sure your a good candidate to receive Veneers.  Dr. Faddis will discuss your expectations and what you would like the end result to look like.  In some cases, we will have you consult with our dental lab that will be designing your Veneers.   The shade, shape and any questions you may have will be answered prior to your appointment when the teeth are prepared for Veneers.  A dental Porcelain Veneer preparation in most cases, involves trimming 0.5mm to 0.7mm of the external surface of the tooth extending over the contact point of the tooth with its adjacent teeth.  An impression (dental mold) of the prepared tooth or teeth will be taken and sent to the dental laboratory. It will usually take 1 to 2 weeks for the Veneers to be made, then are fitted and placed with a bonding cement.  If you are interested in Veneers, give us a call for a free consultation!

Everyone LOVES a BRIGHT, WHITE SMILE!

Our smile is important, it's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression. Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the color of your teeth. We offer ready to go pre-filled disposable whitening products, custom made take home whitening trays and even whitening procedures that are done in our office with one visit. You can learn more by visiting Teethwhitening.com

Opalescence Trèswhite Supreme features innovative, preloaded whitening trays that fit comfortably over your teeth. The trays are discrete and disposable, making it easy to whiten on the go. An affordable option, with a wear-time of just 15-20 minutes once a day. Opalescence Treswhite Supreme contains 15% hydrogen peroxide and is stronger than supermarket teeth whiteners. Because of its prescription-strength formula, Opalescence Treswhite Supreme offers noticeable results in about a week.

Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are delivered via customized bleaching tray. We will create this tray from an alginate impression of your mouth; this customization is part of why Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are so effective. The prescription-strength Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels are 20%PF carbamide peroxide. The sticky, viscous gel won’t migrate to gums, and include Potassium Fluoride (PF), which helps to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Opalescence Take Home Whitening Gels can provide results after just one night, though expect to see results in about a week.

For a brighter, whiter smile without the wait, opt for Opalescence Boost. An in-office, chemically activated whitening treatment that offers results in about an hour. Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically activated formula that allows us to whiten your teeth without the sometimes bothersome ultraviolet rays of a light used in Zoom Whitening. Opalescence Boost also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. Custom Take-Home whitening trays and whitening gel is also given to you at your appointment to continue the whitening process at home for even more improved results.

The Zoom! Advanced Power Teeth Whitening procedure begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. Then the Zoom! Teeth Whitening Gel is applied, and is activated by a specially designed ultraviolet light. A fluoride treatment completes the procedure. Custom Take-Home whitening trays and whitening gel is also given to you at your appointment to continue the whitening process at home for even more improved results.

We would love to help you with finding the perfect whitening system that is right for you! Contact us today! (801)785-8835

Whitening Options at My Family Dentist