teeth whitening | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:25:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 Tips for Preventing Tooth Discoloration https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/tips-for-preventing-tooth-discoloration/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:25:47 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=437 Would you like to prevent tooth discoloration? If so, our dentist, Dr. Osenieks, has just the tips you need. Tooth discoloration can be avoided if you’re careful with your choices each day. It can even help just knowing what causes the tooth stains. So, he is happy to give you the tips you need to [...]

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]]> Would you like to prevent tooth discoloration? If so, our dentist, Dr. Osenieks, has just the tips you need. Tooth discoloration can be avoided if you’re careful with your choices each day. It can even help just knowing what causes the tooth stains. So, he is happy to give you the tips you need to maintain the white smile you want. Those tips are to:

-Avoid tooth-staining substances: Things like coffee, tea, red wine, tomato sauce, dark berries and other dark foods and drinks can stain the tooth enamel. It’s best to avoid these things if you want to avoid tooth discoloration. If you have to drink dark drinks, do so with a straw so you limit the contact the liquid has with the teeth.

-Don’t use tobacco: Tobacco can severely stain the teeth. It can also affect the oral health and entire health of the body. So, it’s best to avoid tobacco use altogether.

-Use abrasive or whitening toothpaste: Abrasive or whitening toothpaste can remove surface stains on the teeth each day before they have a chance to set in. This can help you keep the white smile you want and can also help you avoid the need for a teeth whitening treatment in the future.

If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about how to prevent tooth discoloration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, please contact MI Roots Family Dental today at 616-453-0002. Our dental team will be more than happy to help you, and we look forward to your phone call.

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]]> Gapped Teeth: What are Your Options? https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/gapped-teeth-what-are-your-options/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:48:25 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=375 Having imperfections in your smile can be fairly embarrassing. Luckily, there are a number of solutions you can consider to beautify your smile. For example, teeth whitening is an option you should consider, but there are several options you could try for missing teeth. Still, do you know what you might do if you have [...]

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]]> Having imperfections in your smile can be fairly embarrassing. Luckily, there are a number of solutions you can consider to beautify your smile. For example, teeth whitening is an option you should consider, but there are several options you could try for missing teeth. Still, do you know what you might do if you have gapped teeth?

You could have gaps between your teeth for many different reasons. For instance, you could have a gap due to genetics or even tooth loss. If your gap is caused by a missing tooth, there are many restoration options that you could consider. For example, you could get a bridge, an implant, or dentures.

If your teeth have a minute gap in your teeth, there are other types of treatments you can consider doing. For example, a dental veneer could be the best treatment for you. Veneers are thin shells that are designed to match the color of your teeth and to help you cover a number of imperfections. These imperfections include gapped teeth. Once your veneers are ready, they’ll be fused to your teeth and look perfectly natural.

Furthermore, you should also consider the perks of dental bonding. This option is the most affordable and can last for up to ten years. If you decide that dental bonding is the treatment for you, our team will use a composite resin to correct the small imperfections that are in your smile.

If you would like to hear more about the care you can receive from our team, or about treatments for gapped teeth in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we invite you to give MI Roots Family Dental a call at 616-453-0002. Our dentist, Dr. Joseph Szymczak, and the rest of our team will be happy to examine your teeth and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to receiving your call soon.

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]]> How Cosmetic Dentistry Could Benefit You https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/how-cosmetic-dentistry-could-benefit-you/ Wed, 07 Dec 2016 22:25:42 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=359 Do you ever hesitate to smile? Are you slightly self-conscious because your smile is a little crooked, discolored, or because you’re missing teeth? If you’re suffering from any of these issues, or issues like them, cosmetic dentistry could be the solution you need. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry designed to improve the appearance [...]

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]]> Do you ever hesitate to smile? Are you slightly self-conscious because your smile is a little crooked, discolored, or because you’re missing teeth? If you’re suffering from any of these issues, or issues like them, cosmetic dentistry could be the solution you need.

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry designed to improve the appearance of your smile. It includes teeth whitening, which you could consider if you’re not satisfied with the color of your pearly whites. However, if you’re interested in improving the appearance of your smile further, you could also consider veneers. These thin shells are bonded to your teeth and used to cover small imperfections such as chips, cracks, gaps, or stains.

You could also consider the benefits of dental bonding. This treatment involves using a composite material that’s matched to the color of your teeth to correct a chip or a gap. There are other options for improving the appearance of your smile, as well. Even treatments such as crowns, implants, and fillings are now designed to match and improve the appearance of your smile.

Obtaining a more dazzling smile isn’t as complicated as you might think. If you’re interested in learning more about what you can do to improve the appearance of your smile, please don’t hesitate to contact MI Roots Family Dental at 616-453-0002. Dr. Joseph Szymczak and our team will be happy to examine your mouth and offer you personalized advice. We’re eager to hear from you soon.

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]]> Professional Whitening 101 https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/professional-whitening-101/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:32:12 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=355 With the bevy of over-the-counter whitening options available, having a whitening procedure performed at the dentist’s office may seem a bit redundant. However, the fact remains that it’s actually much easier, quicker, and efficient to get whitening done at the dentist’s office. Let’s take a look at why that is. It’s more effective While over-the-counter [...]

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]]> With the bevy of over-the-counter whitening options available, having a whitening procedure performed at the dentist’s office may seem a bit redundant. However, the fact remains that it’s actually much easier, quicker, and efficient to get whitening done at the dentist’s office.

Let’s take a look at why that is.

It’s more effective

While over-the-counter options are definitely more convenient since you don’t have to schedule an appointment, they’re not as effective as in-office whitening is. This is because Dr. Joseph Szymczak has access to whitening gels that are far more powerful than what can be bought at the store.

Keeps your gums safe

It’s easy to fill the whitening tray a bit too full and end up with some whitening gel on your gums. If you’ve ever done this before, you know how painful it can be. When you have a professional whiten your teeth, your gums are safe and you just have to sit back, relax, and let the whitening gel do its work.

Single appointment

Often, you can get your teeth whitened to your desired shade in as little as one appointment. Unless you have deeply stained enamel, professional whitening is a lot quicker than doing it at home.

As you can see, it’s a sensible thing to have your teeth whitened professionally. If you’re ready for a white, winning smile, call us today at 616-453-0002 to schedule an appointment.

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]]> All You Need to Know About ADA Oral Hygiene Products https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ada-oral-hygiene-products/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:08:22 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=319 If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for [...]

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]]> If you are looking for a perfect oral hygiene product at the store, our MI Roots Family Dental team has a helpful tip for you! If you choose a product, whether it’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., that has the American Dental Association’s seal of acceptance on it, you have chosen the best product for your smile.

The Seal of Acceptance program has been around since 1931 and it continues to be the gold standard today. This program involves the ADA testing each product for safety and effectiveness. In fact, the ADA has higher expectations than the traditional law, and they will not accept anything less than their standards. So, if you use a product that has this seal of approval, you know that it is the best and safest product for your oral health.

Some products that have this seal include:

· Denture products (like denture cleansers and denture adhesives)
· Mouthrinses (even antibacterial, fluoride, and non-prescription wash)
· Sports mouthguards
· Floss and tools that make flossing easier
· Emergency tooth preservation products
· Sugar-free gum
· Teeth-whitening kits, trays, and gels
· Fluoride brush-on gel
· Toothbrushes
· Toothpastes
· Water filters (even those that do not filter out fluoride)

The ADA does not receive compensation for this process and the seal is never sold. It is a program that simply aims to inform you on the best and most successful products available for your smile and oral health. If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about this seal of acceptance, please call 616-453-0002 today and talk to our MI Roots Family Dental team. You are also more than welcome to talk to Dr. Joseph Szymczak if you schedule an appointment.

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