Many major companies that you have all heard of, Colgate, Crest, etc, are now selling whitening products that you can easily purchase at your local pharmacy or grocery store. These include non-custom trays with whitening gel, whitening strips, or whitening pastes that can be applied to the teeth in accordance with the instructions in order …
Read MoreTooth Whitening Part 2: At-home custom trays 3
The most typically recognized tooth whitening is at-home whitening with custom trays. These trays are generally fabricated by the dentist by using an exact replica of your teeth. A custom tray is desirable over a generic tray in that it keeps the whitening gel exactly where it is wanted, on the teeth. Whitening gel can …
Read MoreTooth Whitening Part 1: In-office 1
In-office tooth whitening is, with little questions, the most effective and quickest form of tooth whitening available to the general public. In-office whitening usually involves applying hydrogen peroxide gel to the teeth, and then increasing their effects by activating them with light and/or lasers. PearlinBrite Laser whitening, developed by Dr. Jan Linhart, DDS, uses different …
Read MoreTooth Whitening – Facts and Fiction 0
You see and hear about tooth whitening everywhere, in the paper, magazines, on the radio, and on TV. Laser whitening, light activated whitening, take home whitening kits, whitening strips, whitening toothpastes, are all different ways that you can whiten your teeth. But, there are significant differences between the different methods, and different end results. Here …
Read MorePorcelain Veneers – A Dental Revalation 1
So it’s been a while since I have updated the blog, sorry to all you loyal readers. Dental school has been extrememly busy, and every day I get to try new things, attempt new procedures, and learn new techniques. I have already performed a couple of veneer procedures; however most patients that come in don’t …
Read MoreDental Questions – Implants, Bridges, Fillings, Dentures 1
OK, if you are reading this blog, you obviously have a question about your own dental care, or the dental care of someone you know. Post questions in the comments or send the question by e-mail to Zachary@drlinhart.com and I will send you a reply/post a reply withing 24-hours!
Read MoreImplants, Do I Want Them? 0
Yes, you do. Implants are a revolution in dentistry. Pioneered by Dr. Leonard Linkow, implants are, in simplistic terms, screws. They are placed into the jaw where teeth are missing to act as roots. They can then be restored with crowns, dentures, or other prostheses. Implants are truly the best way to fix a broken …
Read MoreWhat’s a filling? 0
When acid producing bacteria build up on your teeth, trouble is sure to ensue. Cavities are the bane of a dentist’s existence. Without them, we would most likely be out of the job, living on the streets, injecting ourselves with the left over novocaine. However, even the miracle chemical Fluoride has far from eliminated cavities. …
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