 Specific to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we have added in additional precautionary and cleaning measures including:
As state and national health and safety regulations change and evolve during these times, Surprise Smiles is dedicated to monitoring and evaluating our dental practice and office space for any potential risks as we serve our patients and community. We strive to maintain an approach to our dentistry services that is both safe and beneficial to everyone we serve. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, comfortable, and relaxed environment for everyone that comes into our dental office. We follow the American Dental Association’s Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 in regard to safe office procedures, workplace hazards, and making decisions for best office practices. We stay informed on recent information given to dentists in this regard, as well as keeping up to date with any changes recommended by the CDC. Please let us know if you have any questions in regard to our health and safety protocols here at Surprise Smiles. We recognize that it can be challenging during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. We all want to get back to our normal lives, and we will be able to do so, in a safe, wise, and healthy manner. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have in regard to our dental practice health and safety protocols, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures we follow. Thank you for continuing to be a valued patient here at Bradshaw Family Dental. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your dental needs through the various services we provide for you, from preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants and more! |
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Posted on 2/17/2016 by Dr. Andrew Zeiger |
 Most of us would like a whiter smile, and to get it, you might be tempted to go out and buy a do-it-yourself whitening kit to try at home. Sure, these systems are cheap and relatively easy to use, but are they really worth the cost? Or, could they actually damage your teeth? Find out more about the risks associated with these systems.Spotty Results Without a dentist's help, home teeth whitening systems can have spotty results. The bleach concentration in home systems usually ranges from 10-20%, but most DIY bleaching kits don't indicate the exact concentration on the box. Without knowing how strong the bleaching agent is, you could end up choosing one with a lower concentration that provides ineffective results. Damage to the EnamelThe enamel is the protective layer covering your teeth. This is often the portion of your tooth that is stained, and home whitening systems will use chemicals like hydrogen peroxide and sodium bicarbonate to try and remove them. Erosion of the enamel can occur if these two substances aren't used correctly.Bleach and Damage to the GumsThe bleaching agents found in your DIY system could cause damage to the gum line because the strips and trays used are one size fits all system. If the whitening agent ends up connecting with your gums, you could bleach them, as well. Considering that your gums are extremely sensitive because of the thousands of nerve endings found here, that isn't what you want to happen.Professional teeth whitening solutions are both stronger than these home systems and are more likely to get you the results that you are looking to achieve. If you do decide to try a DIY system, please contact us for recommendations on which brand or variety will be the best fit for your unique teeth. |
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