It seems everyone is in pursuit of brighter pearly whites these days. When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists also found that nearly 90% of patients requested tooth whitening. Unfortunately even meticulous… Continue reading Your Guide to Professional Teeth Whitening
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Understanding and Protecting Yourself from Oral Cancer
At Beaverton TenderCare Dental, we check for oral cancer at every dental check-up appointment. Oral cancer is of the mouth or throat. Unfortunately oral cancer will cause over 9,750 deaths this year: killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. This type of cancer is easily treatable if it’s caught early. But it’s… Continue reading Understanding and Protecting Yourself from Oral Cancer
A Dentist’s Perspective On Charcoal Teeth Whitening
Have you seen people brushing their teeth with a black paste on social media? It may look pretty bizarre but it’s a dental DIY attempt that has gone viral online. While coconut oil pulling was popular in recent years, the new trend is activated charcoal. Specifically, brushing with finely ground charcoal in the goal of… Continue reading A Dentist’s Perspective On Charcoal Teeth Whitening
10 Tips To Whiten Your Teeth And Avoid Stains
Are you unhappy with a fading smile and want to feel confident flashing pearly whites? Our dental team has some tips to avoid stains and keep teeth whiter. 1. Snack healthy for your body and teeth! Apples and raw carrots or celery help to clean your teeth naturally. They’re crunchy which scrubs plaque off the… Continue reading 10 Tips To Whiten Your Teeth And Avoid Stains