New Orleans teeth whitening

• October 22, 2014

  Can I whiten my bonding?

  About 14 years ago I had bonding done on my two front teeth. I really need to have it replaced because it is no longer white, but I am still saving up the money to do it. Until then, will bleaching help with returning it to its original color?  — Sara in Texas Sara, Unfortunately,…

• September 19, 2014

  Does a holisitic dentist offer safer teeth whitening?

  I’ve been thinking about whitening my teeth, but I’m concerned about the chemicals that are used in many of today’s teeth whitening procedures. I have read that some can cause cancer.  I have often thought about seeking out a holistic dentist in my area. I like my dentist, but he uses more modern practices and…

• April 16, 2014

  Can Fake Teeth be Whitened?

  I have two fake lateral incisors on a retainer that I wear, but I am planning on getting permanent implants within the next couple of years. In the meantime, my natural teeth are noticeably yellow and I’d like to whiten them. Can I whiten my fake teeth? — Mark in PA Mark, Unfortunately only natural…

• February 7, 2013

  What whitening toothpaste is the best on the market that i should buy?

  Jordan – All brands of whitening toothpaste only remove surface stains from your teeth, if they help at all. Whitening toothpaste doesn’t stay on your teeth long enough to penetrate them, nor are they strong enough to remove deep stains. Whitening strips are only ¼ to ½ the strength of the whitening gel you would…

• May 14, 2012

  Is a sonic toothbrush good for teeth whitening?

  At my last dental appointment, I got a coupon for $10 off a sonic toothbrush. I’m thinking about trying it as an alternative to the $300 that it would cost to get my teeth whitened by my dentist. I know that the toothbrush isn’t cheap either but I might save $150 or so because I’m…

• October 18, 2011

  Should I get my teeth bleached before I get a porcelain crown?

  I’ve been planning to have my teeth bleached this fall, but I had an accident that broke more than half of one of my front teeth. Now I need a porcelain crown. Does it matter which I have done first—the crown or the teeth bleaching? – Donna P. from River Ridge Donna – Yes, it…