Month: November 2019

Right from poor eating habits to lifestyle changes, there are multiple factors that could make your dental health worse. Brown discoloration on teeth is quite common these days. However, they can be easily eliminated/avoided by taking care of your oral health. Brown spots vary in color from yellowish-brown to black-brown. Some people might see irregular blotchy patches while others may have brown lines.

What  Causes Brown Teeth Stains?
Smoking is one of the well-known causes of teeth staining. The continuous exposure to nicotine in cigarettes leads to brown teeth stains. Apart from this, there are many other causes of tooth discoloration like medication, food and drink stains, poor oral hygiene, trauma, illness, and so on.

How to Get Rid of Brown Stains?
There are so many methods that you can try either at home or by visiting a dentist.

At-home treatments for Nicotine staining only remove stains outside the teeth. Known as extrinsic stains, these are the easiest types of stains you can get rid of.

Baking Soda: Brushing with Baking Soda is one of the most common at-home teeth whitening treatment methods. Baking Soda is a mild abrasive and great for scratching stains.

When it is mixed with Peroxide, it oxidizes stains and lifts them away.

OTC Teeth Whitening Products: OTC whitening toothpaste also uses mild abrasive. Use it only a few times a week. The greater you use, the more will be chances of enamel wear. It can also make your teeth look even yellower.

At Dental Office
Dental Cleaning: One of the best ways to get whitened teeth is having them professionally cleaned. Dental cleaning removes stains and tartar build up. If you have Tooth colored fillings, they can be smoothed and polished too. A professional cleaning and exam before starting any treatment adds value to the treatment plan. During the examination, our dentist will also check for signs of gum disease, if present.

Bleaching: Dentists offer bleaching or custom teeth whitening trays. They involve gels too.

Veneers: If tooth stains are severe and other treatments fail to work, Veneers turn out to be a great option. These porcelain restorations maintain the beauty of your smile by changing its shape and color.

Contact our dentists to know how our services can help you achieve a whiter smile today.

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A nice set of teeth not only makes the face beautiful but also evokes positivity. Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures to maintain the beauty of  your smile. Dental insurance plays an important role in helping you maintain your smile for years. It saves your pocket from the unnecessary expenses related to routine dental checkups and cleaning. By acting as a great addition to your health insurance coverage, it keeps both your smile and budget in top shape

There are multiple benefits you could avail as a part of your dental insurance benefits.

Save More: Losing your benefits at the year’s end means you could be wasting your hard earned dollars. When you don’t use your coverage before they expire, you lose the money that you have used to pay off your monthly premiums.

Avoid Serious Dental Issues: Not visiting dentist regularly worsens the condition and missing out on dental checkups could lead you to more complex dental issues. Dental checkups help your dentist detect early signs of tooth decay and dental problems.

Take Advantage of Annual Maximums: The average yearly maximum is sufficient to cover your dental needs within a year. Unused amount does not roll back to the next year since most of the plans are in calendar year. It automatically renews every new year’s day. Therefore, it is important to use all your dental benefits before Dec 31st.

Plan Deductibles Reset: Some plans come with deductible on extensive procedures like root canals and crowns. The deductible also restarts with the plan. If you have already paid the deductible and need another procedure, it is advisable to do it in the same year and save a little money.

Not used your dental benefits yet? It’s time to make the most out of it by taking an appointment as soon as possible. In order to provide you with the most accurate benefit information, we need to understand how to best utilize your dental benefits. Our friendly staff can help you plan your future dental needs. If you are still unsure of the status, let us know. We hope you find this reminder to be friendly. Take advantage of your dental benefits today by scheduling an appointment with us.

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