Smile File -Winter 2007

How Bright Is Your World?

Teeth whitening at its best!

Des Plaines Teeth Whitening Confused about teeth whitening? Don't be. We can help you to decide whether an off-the-shelf toothpaste, floss, rinse, or any other product will help you between treatments. But take our word for it, supervised teeth whitening is by far the safest and most reliable method for your precious smile.

Consider this. If you select an inappropriate product or if you overuse it, you risk damaging irreplaceable tooth enamel and making your teeth appear even more yellow. How could this be? The outside enamel shell on your teeth is almost clear. The dentin that lies just beneath is yellow, and so it shows through. Whiteners can remove stains, but without dentist supervision and quality control, some whiteners can encourage thinning of enamel... revealing yellow dentin.

Dentists have ways to eliminate the potentially harmful effects, and can do the job faster and more effectively. We know that you don't want to take any risks!

Let dentistry take the confusion out of whitening - and ensure the health and beauty of your smile! Give us a call today!

Dentistry provides crucial complementary care to your at-home oral hygiene regimen!

Whether your age is 1 or 100, every life stage presents its own oral health challenges, and for modern health-conscious individuals, lifestyle can sometimes require its own checklist...

Baby Boomers - Whether you are male or female, hormonal changes can increase your risk of periodontal disease which can lead to tooth loss and has been linked to diabetes, osteoarthritis, oral cancer, cardiovascular, and other diseases. Xerostomia (dry mouth) can create problems and worn-out fillings or restorations should be replaced before they negatively impact your bite and appearance.

Sports Enthusiasts - Whether for a child or just the precious child in you, sports enthusiasts need a mouthguard for protection from injury which can increase the risk of an abscessed tooth or expensive restoration. Sports enthusiasts are also at risk for enamel erosion from sports drinks.

New Parents - Expectant mom's hormonal fluctuations put them at increased risk of gum disease and double their risk of premature birth. "New-mom gums" also need special attention. New dads are also vulnerable to oral health problems as they share the stress and fatigue of interrupted sleep and home care routines including irregular meals and nutrition.

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Dr. Thomas L. Meyer - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening to the areas of Chicago and Des Plaines, Illinois.