Linda what would you consider the main difference between bleaching your teeth and whitening them?

“According to the FDA, the term “bleaching” is permitted to be used only when the teeth can be whitened beyond their natural color. This applies strictly to products that contain bleach – typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.

The term “whitening,” on the other hand, refers to restoring a tooth’s surface color by removing dirt and debris. So any product that cleans (like a toothpaste) is considered a whitener. Of course, the term whitening sounds better than bleaching, so it is more frequently used – even when describing products that contain bleach.” (read more…)

Here are some of the quick bullet point on what causes teeth staining:

Age, Starting Color, Thinnes of your teeth, Eading habits, Smoking, Drugs and chemicals, Grindingand trauma.

Below you will find an educational video about the procedure.

As always consult your Dentist in Germantown MD prior to engaging in at home whitening or bleaching.

Shawn please explain how would you define a Root Canal?

“The space inside the tooth from the center, known as the pulp chamber, that travels down the length of the root to the tip (or apex) is called a “canal,” or more specifically, a root canal. Human teeth may have one to four root canals, depending on the anatomy of the tooth. Molars, may have 2 to 4 canals, premolars may have 1 to 2 canals, cuspids may have 1 to 2 canals, and finally incisors generally have 1 canal. Extra canals may branch out from the main canal, called “accessory canals.” The number of canals and the anatomy can vary among teeth.” (read more..)

Shawn what would you say are the most common courses of a root canal?

* Tooth decay invades the tooth, penetrating through the enamel.

* A tooth has become infected.

* Trauma, such as a chipped or broken tooth, exposes the nerve.

* A tooth is weakened due to aging or trauma.

Here is one of the educational videos with a visual explanation of a root canal treatment:

You can find out more information about the treatment and after the surgery rehabilitation. You can consult with one of the Dentists in Germantown MD regarding this treatment.