Smile Lines - Spring 2005

Give Yourself A Treat

Perio health creates the best cosmetic results

Gilbert Dentist A cosmetic procedure like teeth whitening can give you the great looks, self-confidence, and motivation to take care of your oral health. We're all for that! But we'd like to remind you that only natural tooth structure will lighten. If you have calculus on your teeth, having them cleaned first will achieve the best results. Calculus is also commonly called tartar, and it builds up when you miss removing bacterial plaque during your usual brushing and flossing routine. Removing hard yellow tartar has to do with a lot more than looks. Tartar causes periodontal or gum disease. Here are some interesting facts.

The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth."
Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
There are many forms of periodontal disease. The most common ones are gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. Left untreated, both these diseases can lead to tooth loss.
Gingivitis is the mildest and earliest form of periodontal disease. It causes your gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily with virtually no pain. Chronic periodontitis is present when gingival inflammation has progressed to within the supporting tissues of the teeth causing gum recession and bone loss.
In most cases, periodontal disease is reversible with professional treatment and good oral care at home.

Teeth Whitening Is #1

It's easy & effective!

Cosmetic teeth whitening is a sure-fire way to set your smile ablaze with glamor. That's why it's the number-one cosmetic dental procedure. Even though natural tooth color varies from individual to individual, and patients differ greatly in tooth color, enamel thickness, and degree of staining, science allows us to reliably predict shade results. Art added to science makes glamor look radiantly natural.

Whether life or time has dimmed your smile, only you can decide if it's time to turn up the wattage. We can recommend a safe, reliable, and very effective supervised teeth whitening program that will let you brighten your smile. Some smiles brighten up a few shades ... some to up to ten!

We'd be pleased to show you how teeth whitening can transform your smile!

Seeing is believing! Just think what a difference modern teeth whitening can make in your smile. In a few hours or a few weeks ... it's up to you.

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Brush and floss the kinder way

Remember ... the purpose of brushing and flossing is to remove the soft, sticky film called plaque before it hardens into calculus and spoils your smile. You don't have to brush hard or floss vigorously because overzealous care can damage your tooth enamel and gums.

Try these kinder, gentler smile savers!

Use a soft toothbrush. It's twice as gentle on your gums as a hard brush.
Take the time to brush all of your tooth surfaces. That only takes about three minutes - not 30 seconds.
Switch to your opposite hand when brushing.
Try a new toothbrush that gives a warning when too much pressure is being placed on the gums.
Make an appointment for an oral hygiene brushup to refine your technique.

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Sheldon Sullivan, DDS - Providing cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and sedation dentistry to the Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona areas.

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