Cosmetic Dentistry

Keep periodontal disease out of your 20s and 30sby brianne sanchezCaring for your chompers means more than picking up a box of Whitestrips every couple of weeks. Especially for adults in their 20s and 30s, who are at an age when periodontal disease sets in."Gums receding, a bad taste in the mouth, bleeding gums - people assume these are normal parts of aging, but they're not," said Dr. Chad Wagener, a dentist and owner of Ankeny Aesthetic Dentistry. They're the signs of periodontal disease, most of which don't hurt until the advanced .... More »

Straumann Holding said it has launched its new-generation bone level dental implant, which will be available in the fourth quarter in most parts of Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, before a roll-out to the rest of the world next year.The move complements the company's existing range of tissue level implants, said the Swiss-based company. Dental implants broadly fall into two categories - tissue level and bone level.Research indicates that up to 60 pct of implants are placed at bone level, said Straumann.huimin.neo@tho .... More »

Many teeth whitening systems are available, including whitening toothpastes, over-the counter gels, strips and trays, and whitening agents obtained from a dentist.Teeth whitening is ideal for people who have healthy, unrestored teeth (no fillings) and gums. Individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best. But this cosmetic procedure is not recommended for everyone.Find out if teeth whitening is right for you.Whitening SystemsWhitening ToothpastesAll toothpastes help remove surface stains because they have mild abrasives. Som .... More »

The number of people having their teeth whitened has increased since the smoking ban came into force.The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) said there had been a "marked increase" in demand for whitening treatments since the ban was introduced on July 1.BACD board members reported the rise, with some practices seeing the number of people opting for treatments shoot up 40%.On average, respondents noted an increase of 12%. Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment, followed by white fillings, veneers, cr .... More »

FOR the first time in the region, a city dental clinic performed complete jaw permanent implant within a period of one hour, and involving almost no bleeding and minimal trauma to the patient.The surgery was performed yesterday by Dr Akshay Vohra and Dr Priti Vohra of Vohra Dental Clinic. The patient, aged 75, got 32 permanent teeth in her toothless mouth.The clinic claimed that it was the first documented case of permanent teeth implants in both upper and lower jaw, with this new surgery. "As per our knowledge, there has been no docu .... More »

Interested in getting your teeth whiter? You're not alone.The number of teeth-bleaching procedures performed in dentists' offices has increased by more than 300 percent in the past five years, reports the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. But while in-office treatment can get your teeth up to 10 shades whiter, it can also set you back as much as $800. Over-the-counter kits promise to lighten for a whole lot less - but which ones really deliver?To find out, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute teamed up with New York City den .... More »

The makers of LISTERINE invented the mouthwash category more than 100 years ago, and today the brand will revolutionize the whitening strip experience. New LISTERINE WHITENING Quick Dissolving Strips discreetly dissolve on teeth within five to 10 minutes on average, giving people the freedom to whiten when and where they choose. There is nothing to remove and no rinsing or brushing is required afterward. Once LISTERINE WHITENING Quick Dissolving Strips dissolve, what's left is a clean mint taste, fresher breath and, after two weeks of .... More »

'Hurricane Britney' reportedly feeds children soda pop, chips, gumLOS ANGELES, Calif. - A day after two paparazzi photographers publicly claimed Britney Spears threatened them during an altercation last week in Las Vegas, new allegations have emerged against the pop singer over her parenting, including a report that she tried to get her oldest son's teeth whitened.Both US Weekly and Life & Style have just printed cover stories, highlighting disturbing reports from inside sources who say Spears' two children - 22-month-old Sean Preston .... More »

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage is now offering coverage for LED teeth whitening services.Teeth whitening is becoming increasingly more popular in spa and medical facilities, PPIB said. Consequently, packaged professional and general liability coverage is now being offered for facilities and individuals offering teeth whitening with or without other beauty or medispa services.This program is available in all states and rated based on the number of devices.There is no deductible and limits are available up to a $3 million aggr .... More »

LINCOLN, Neb. Ameritas Group, a division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., a UNIFI Company, offers one of the most comprehensive dental implant coverage options available on the market today. This coverage may be added to most of the company's traditional indemnity group dental plans."With the increasing popularity of dental implants as a way to replace missing teeth or secure dentures, it's important our customers know that our dental implant coverage is among the most competitive in the industry," explains Ken VanCleave, senior vice .... More »

Teeth whitening is big business. There are all sorts of products from trays and toothpastes to strips and lasers to give you a gorgeous grin.But when it comes to teeth whitening young teenagers may want to wait, or they could end up with discolored teeth.Most everyone wants a nice white smile, and now with products sold over the counter and at your dentists office, a pearly white smile is easy to achieve.Dr. Mary DeMello of the Massachusetts Dental Society says "people basically want to have their teeth bleached because they find that .... More »

Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening Gel works - without a hassleBy Lucynda KoestersWho likes her coffee black, her teeth whiteI am a coffee drinker. I drink it in the morning. I drink it after lunch. I drink it at night. No, it does not keep me awake. I am immune to the caffeine. I thrive on it.What's wrong with that? I am certainly not the only American to be completely addicted to the lovely dark brew. Could I quit my five-cup-a-day addiction? No. I have tried to cut back. It didn't work. I am resigned to the fact the coffee-making .... More »

Most teeth-whitening techniques can harm tooth enamel and cause long-term harm to the teeth. Eco-Dent ExtraBrite toothpowder provides optimum home teeth-whitening power while providing low-abrasive cleansing action and hardening teeth without fluoride. It is no longer necessary to sacrifice long-term protection of the teeth for short-term whitening effects.Twin Lakes -- Eco-Dent, maker of the leading brand of natural toothpowders in the natural products industry, provides its ExtraBrite formula for the highest level of active tooth-wh .... More »

Teeth whitening is big business. There are all sorts of products from trays and toothpastes to strips and lasers to give you a gorgeous grin.But when it comes to teeth whitening, young teenagers may want to wait, or they could end up with discolored teeth.Almost everyone wants a nice white smile, and now with products sold over the counter and at your dentist's office, a pearly white smile is easy to achieve.Dr. Mary DeMello of the Massachusetts Dental Society says, "People basically want to have their teeth bleached because they find .... More »

SAN FRANCISCO -- Delta Dental of California announced today that it has added two additional benefits to its standard commercial fee-for-service programs: implant coverage and additional cleanings and oral exams for pregnant women.The enhanced benefits are now being offered to all new commercial client groups, as well as to client groups renewing their Delta Dental Premier and Delta Dental PPO contracts at no additional cost for fully insured clients.Implant coverage, which for many years has been available as a rider, will now be inc .... More »