Many people who notice chipped or cracked teeth, but don’t remember when the injury occurred, damaged their teeth while they were sleeping. Grinding or clenching your teeth during the night will cause your teeth to chip, crack and even break. To keep you from seriously damaging your teeth, a dental appliance called a night-guard can be used. A custom fitted night guard protects your teeth from grinding & clenching in your sleep. Your local Sacramento Dentist takes great care in making sure you have a proper fit to prevent pain in your jaw joint. Do you suffer from headaches? You may find that a side benefit of your night-guard is headache prevention. Many headaches start during the night, caused by the extreme pressure generated as you grind and clench your teeth. Ask your local dentist having a night-guard custom created for you.
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Cosmetic Dentistry in Sacramento Ca
Author: tjacksonApr 21
I want to whiten my teeth – recommendations
Author: tjacksonApr 20
a. At home whitening trays. These products use peroxide-based gels to whiten your teeth. Generally, the process involves the daily application of the gel placed in a tray customized to fit snuggly over your teeth. You will need to wear the trays for 30 minutes to 1 hour every day, or overnight, for about two weeks (or as prescribed by your local NY dentist). Side effects may include short-term tooth or gum sensitivity.
b. Zoom!™ whitening (aka in-office whitening). Zoom!™ whitening is a procedure that takes place in a single visit to your dentist. It involves the application of a specially formulated gel that, when exposed to a type of light energy, penetrates the stains in your teeth, breaking them up and leaving your smile brighter and whiter. The entire process takes under an hour.
c. Porcelain veneers. Many people who have tetracycline stained teeth and cannot whiten their teeth with traditional means, or people who want a more permanent solution opt for porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers is a great way to whiten your teeth in a more permanent fashion. The veneers do not stain with time and also correct many other concerns that you may have including crooked teeth, gaps in teeth and a gummy smile. Most of the smile makeovers you see on television are accomplished with porcelain veneers.