Whitening may not be advisable for all patients—for instance, if you have several tooth-colored dental restorations. Sometimes, whitening products can cause adverse effects, such as tooth sensitivity and gum inflammation—both of which you would want to avoid at all costs. Your dentist in Carrollton can advise whether you can safely and effectively whiten your teeth and the best way to do it. Keep reading this week’s blog post to learn about the best whitening treatments available in our office and safe products to use at home.

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Every day you wake up and brush your teeth. Sometimes you forget to floss—but shhh! Don’t tell your dentist, right?

Unfortunately, even when you think you’re taking okay care of your smile, visiting your cosmetic dentist in Carrollton can tell you otherwise. And this isn’t to be negative or discourage you from taking better care of your smile—it’s to do the opposite.

Preventive care appointments allow your dentist to catch oral health problems very early on so that they can be addressed, keeping your smile truly heathy for years to come. Learn more about why preventive care is so important in this week’s blog post!

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