Archives for January 2017

Want whiter teeth? Just go out and buy a whitening kit and your troubles are over – or not. There are a few things that can go wrong when using an over the counter tooth whitening product.

The whitening strips or the trays that hold the whitening mixture are obviously not custom made and if they don’t fit you properly it can affect the results. The whitening compounds found in the kits that you buy on the market aren’t as strong as those used by a dental professional. If your stains are too extreme an average strength dose may not be enough to get the job done.

If you feel that you have followed the directions provided in your home whitening kit and everything seemed to go well except for the fact that your teeth didn’t look any whiter afterward, there may be another reason.

Your dentist will tell you that some stains are easier to get rid of than others. Most stains that are caused by the foods and drinks that we consume don’t penetrate below the surface of the teeth so that whitening compounds can work effectively to remove them. Some tooth discoloration however, is caused by a weakness in the enamel. A dental professional can evaluate your teeth and find out what may be at the bottom of the problem.

Put your trust in the experienced staff at Southlands Dental in Aurora, CO. Call 720-886-0606 for your appointment.

The consensus of opinion concerning dental implants seems to be that it is indeed the best tooth replacement alternative available today. Satisfied patients agree that once an implant is in place and a crown attached the restoration will function as well as the natural tooth did. But before you get too excited about it be sure that you are a good candidate. If you are in general good health and you have a strong jawbone structure, are a non-smoker and can commit to a dental implant maintenance program you can expect to be evaluated as an excellent prospect.

So what can hurt your chances? Smoking can be a problem because it tends to decrease the flow of saliva which in turn encourages the growth of bacteria in the mouth. In addition, some of the chemicals found in tobacco products have been known to inhibit the healing process after dental implant surgery.

Gum disease can deter a successful implant experience. If you suffer from periodontitis your dentist will most likely recommend that it be treated and controlled before considering implant surgery.

Bone grafting may be an option to build up the structure that is necessary to support an implant. It may delay the implant procedure to give the new bone time to fuse with your own but the result can be well worth the wait.

The staff of Southlands Dental in Aurora headed up by Dr. Kalra, takes a personal interest in every one of their patients. Call 720-886-0606 to arrange for a consultation.