Teeth Whitening: Mall Or Office

Have you seen the latest buzz going on at all shopping malls here in America?

Teeth whitening businesses are booming with mini 2-4 chair kiosks.  They claim to use the same ingredients dentists use in their own offices, mainly hydrogen peroxide based bleaching gels.

Dentists have been using these products as a major marketing tool for cosmetic dentistry for many years now.  And now that non-dentists are starting these businesses without a dental license, the questions remain, Are these safe?

Most state dental boards are looking into the subject as teeth whitening is becoming a multimillion dollar a year business.  Similar to hair salons, nail spas, and massages, consumers are spending money regularly on their smile.

Is it good for the business?

Absolutely because if the product does work, they will continue to come back because the teeth darkening processes begins again the next time you eat or drink coffee.  A consumable product like teeth whitening gel and the awareness that dark teeth equals ugliness both make this an ideal service to promote.

Is it good for you?

Teeth whitening is not an exact science.  Though we would like to say that we can control all the problems that can occur with teeth whitening, it is impossible to do because we individuals are so different.  Making promises like “We can take off x number of shades” is ridiculous, especially if we have to sacrifice comfort and days of pain for whiter teeth.

The problems with these teeth whitening booths are that they are manned with people not from the dental industry.  They’re not used to putting their hands in other people’s mouth, not used to discussing possible side effects, and they don’t educate the patient well as a dentist or registered dental assistant.  Most of these people get paid on their sales (a commission) so some will do whatever it takes to get the customer whitening.

Welcome to capitalism… where you need to be an informed consumer and be the true  judge of what happens to you (and your teeth).

Since yellow teeth is not seen as a disease state, it will never be controlled by huge governing bodies like those for serious cancer treatments.

That being said, be careful when you go visit these teeth whitening booths.  Go see a dentist to get controlled help, to make an informed decision, and to minimize the negative effects of teeth whitening.

I see teeth whitening getting more and more popular in malls.  It is time for you to be more suspicious and do what your gut says.

I’m a San Diego dentist who has done plenty of teeth whitening procedures and knows what works well and what is safest for you.  If you want, come and visit me for an evaluation.

Former Presidential Candidate Gets New Chompers

Even “regular guy” politicians want nicer teeth.

As evidence in this article on former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

This goes to show that even in Arkansas, people want to look their best.

And remember if “good ‘ol boy” Mike Huckabee can do it, so can you.

Cosmetic Dentistry is natural good-looking dentistry… not the bling bling everyone thinks it is.

Cosmetic Dentistry: When Is The Best Time To Do It?

Saying Yes or No To Cosmetic Dentistry

Isn’t it difficult to decide if cosmetic dentistry is something you should do? And if so, is now a good time to do it?

If you did not know what cosmetic dentistry was, just look into the bathroom mirror and smile.  Now open your mouth as big as you can.  The magic questions you have to ask yourself are, “Do I like what I see?” and “What do other thing of my smile or what is their impression of me as a result of looking at my smile?”

In this vain country we live in, perfection and looking younger is common theme found in all of our lives.  A perfect smile is just one of the more noticeable treatments we can actually delegate to a professional, a cosmetic dentist.

So if you don’t like what you see, how do you know what it should look like?  Do you have pictures of your beautiful smile when you were 16?  Do you clip magazine articles showing sexy models with perfect teeth?

The best approach to cosmetic dentistry is to go to a cosmetic dentist “who has an eye for aesthetics.”  Because ultimately, you can have the nicest dentist, whom you trust with all your heart, and still not get a good result.  Obviously, a trustworthy dentist with that “eye” is the ideal.

In fact, I know many dentists I would go to to get a filling or crown made on a back tooth but when it comes to cosmetic dentistry in the “smile zone”  (what you see when the lips frame the smile) you should really search for a dentist that knows what he or she is doing.

With front teeth dentistry, the stakes are much higher.  As a dentist, a crown on the front tooth is much more difficult to do than a crown on the back tooth… especially if the patient has high expectations.

Fortunately, technology has allowed dentists and their dental technicians (a crucial team member) to do some rather extraordinary dentistry that looks completely natural.  Porcelain in the hands of the right people, can be a dead match to natural enamel… and that’s the goal.

Now that we know what we want (a prettier smile), how to get it (go to a dentist with the “eye” for aesthetics), and know what material to use (porcelain), the next step in the decision process is, “when?”

When is the best time to get this type of work done?

Should I wait until later?

Here are three things you should consider.

1. Costs – everything increases with time… including the fees that the dentists charge.  This newer technology gives proven results but at the mercy higher costs.  Dental lab fees are higher.  Materials are getting more expensive.  The cost of running a business is getting higher.  Go to a cosmetic dentist and you will feel a hit to your purse.  It would be wishful thinking that cosmetic dentistry will be cheaper in the future.
2. Desires – do you want it now.  That’s probably the most difficult question because you are the one that is going to have to make that decision.  Do you have an event coming up… a wedding perhaps?  How important is it to you or the people that are going to see you to have a beautiful smile?
3. Current Conditions – what do my teeth and gums look like now?  Do your friends (the honest ones) tell your the truth?  Do you have spaces, crowding, yellow, multi-colored, jagged, crooked, fang like, short, gummy, or any snaggle-tooth type of smile?  Do you have cavities, missing teeth, or ugly dentistry that was done when you were in your 20s?  Cosmetic dentistry can and is ususally basic restorative dentistry.

Cosmetic dentistry is here and ready to make an impact on our lives because we desire it.  If you want to have that perfect smile and fast, it can be done but ultimately the decision is yours and yours alone.  Seek out the best in your area.  Make sure he or she is at the top of his or her game and uses the most natural products available.  You don’t want to be pretty and toxic.

For more information about cosmetic natural dentistry, don’t hesitate to call me, Dr. Marvin, San Diego dentist.  888-825-5351

San Diego Dentist: Dr. Marvin Invites All Of San Diego

Hello San Diego!  I said “Hellooooo  San Diegooo!”

That’s right.  That is my shout out to all San Diegans.

I am currently the most available San Diego dentist around.  No more waiting months for an appointment.  Stop wondering “who is a good San Diego dentist?”

If you know you need good dental work, cosmetic dentistry or reconstructive dentistry, please give us a call at 888-825-5351.  I’d love to meet you and check out your smile.  That’s what I love to do… evaluate people’s smile and make recommendations on dentistry.

Just ask any person I meet on the street or in a restaurant, I’m always giving away good tips and tricks to better your smile.  These same people always ask “Where’s your dental clinic?”.  My answer is always, “Sorry… I don’t have one.”

But not anymore.  Dr. Marvin is a San Diego dentist on a tear to make a mark in this city.

If you want Dr. Marvin as your San Diego dentist, please become a member and call him today.