Covina, El Monte, La Puente Dentist. Whiten Teeth, Bright Smile.

 Dr. Marin’s 10 tips for a younger looking bright smile (2 of 10)

1. Wait at least 15 minutes to brush after a meal – that’s right! That’s how long it takes for saliva to wash away acids from food and replenish your teeth with minerals. That way you’ll prevent brushing away eroded enamel on the surface of the tooth.

2. Replace broken-down or discolored fillings and restorations it is well known that people associate discolored, worn teeth with older age. Among other things, people with discolored teeth are perceived to have a lower iq and a low socio-economical status.

To Whiten Teeth for a Bright Smile, call our Covina Dental Office at (626) 810-5000, or visit our website.

 

Dental Help for Clenching or Grinding Teeth – Covina & Brea, CA

Teeth are subject to pressures in excess of 68lb/sq. inch when we bite and chew food. Consciously we can clench our teeth to about 150lb. Unconsciously when we sleep, this pressure can be up to 1,200 lb per sq. inch.

Human teeth are just not made to support this kind of pressure!!

If your teeth that have fillings or dental work, they are even less resistant to these excessive forces. Unfortunately, we don’t know how to stop people from clenching and grinding their teeth.

However, what we can do, is to make a custom mouthguard for you. This is a thin plastic device adjusted to fit your upper or lower teeth. The mouthguard acts as a “shock absorber” for the bite pressure.

There’s different kinds of mouthguard appliances and we can help you determine which one is best for you. There’s even over-the-counter options, but just make sure you check with your dentist first, because a device that is not properly fitted could end up causing muscle or joint problems.

If you have any questions about teeth clenching or grinding, or your jaw is sore or painful, give us call at (626) 810-5000, or visit our website.

 

DENTAL TREATMENT ABROAD

With the current fluctuating economic environment and the elevated costs of dental treatment people are looking for ways to cut down on certain expenses. Not surprisingly, the growing trend of health-tourism has caught the attention of many people looking to get their teeth fixed. Every day more and more people are getting cosmetic surgery, medical procedures and dental work that they could not afford otherwise. The idea sounds quite tempting. A person can cover the whole treatment plus travel expenses with a fraction of the budget for their treatment in the US. Great deal, right?. Well, not quite. Although certain dental procedures can be completed in one or two visits, dental treatment requires careful X ray evaluation, multiple visits to confirm good fit of the restorative work and follow up visits for adjustments. In fact, sometimes it is better to wait and see how the gum tissues respond before putting any work on the teeth. Foreign dental offices understand that time is limited and if pressured, will provide the patient with a less-than-adequate dental restoration. We’re all for trying to find ways to reduce costs on patient’s treatment, and if going abroad is the only viable option you have, by all means, go for it. But you have to do some research, sometimes personal references are not enough. And if the office is truly interested in your wellbeing, they will be the first ones to mention that large restorative treatment cannot be completed in a two week period, or that you will probably have to travel back more than once. Expediting dental services will only result in failure of the restorative work and increased treatment costs. Remember that is always less expensive to do it right the first time than having to do it twice.

For questions on affordable treatment options contact us at: westcovinasmiles@hotmail.com

1 Hour Teeth Whitening

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 With Zoom II, 1 Hr. Whitening.

 The treatment consists of  four sessions of 15 minutes with a lamp designed to speed up and complete the treatment in 1 hour. The treatment does not affect the enamel because it does not break through the enamel, it breaks through the yellow color to remove stains and bring tooth back to its regular color. Zoom II gel has been reformulated to prevent tooth sensitivity. Research has found 73% less sensitivity with the reformulated gel, and many of our patients confirm that sensitivity minimal to none.

 

Take Advantage of Our October Deal

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(Exp. Oct 31, 2011)

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(626) 810-5000

 

 

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People with missing teeth problems become very self-aware and

avoid smiling or social interaction that requires speaking and   

are perceived as apathetic,limiting their opportunities   

for advancement at school, work and in personal relationships.

With todays techonlogy, missing teeth are a thing of the past!

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