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Jackson Ave Dental Blog

Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?

Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.

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Should Whitening Toothpastes Have SLS?

An effective whitening toothpaste should have sodium lauryl sulfate in it if it ever wants to be a contender for being the best. Yes,...

David Chen, DDS

Jun 19, 20242 min read

How To Whiten A Dead Front Tooth

The early stages of a dead front tooth can be successfully treated with at home whitening since it starts as mild discoloration. However,...

David Chen, DDS

Mar 13, 20246 min read

Can Yellow Teeth Become White Once More?

Yellow teeth are far from the epitome of beauty since everyone prefers white teeth over them. Well, if you have pearly white enamel that...

David Chen, DDS

Feb 13, 20246 min read

Brushing and Whitening Strips: When To Do It

We recommend brushing 30 minutes before using teeth whitening strips and then brushing again 30 minutes after you finish whitening....

David Chen, DDS

Feb 1, 20246 min read

Teeth Bleaching Gone Wrong

Teeth whitening may be purely cosmetic in nature but getting it done is not without any risks. Teeth sensitivity and gum irritation are...

David Chen, DDS

Feb 1, 20246 min read

Does fluoride whiten teeth?

Fluoride does not whiten teeth because it can't mechanically remove extrinsic tooth stains nor chemically oxidize intrinsic stains....

David Chen, DDS

Feb 1, 20245 min read

White Gums After Teeth Whitening

White gums is a potential side effect from teeth whitening, which occurs when the bleaching material comes into contact with the gums....

David Chen, DDS

Jan 31, 20246 min read

Professional Teeth Whitening: Things To Know

Professional teeth whitening is a dental procedure that can be done in-office or with customized take home trays by your dentist. The...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 30, 202414 min read

Can You Whiten Fake Teeth?

For the most part, fake teeth (dentures, veneers, crowns, fillings) will not whiten with OTC products nor professional teeth whitening....

David Chen, DDS

Jan 30, 20244 min read

A1 vs B1 Tooth Color Comparison

The A1 and B1 tooth shades are the lightest and whitest natural tooth colors in the VITA shade guide that is commonly used by dentists to...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 25, 20244 min read

Can You Whiten Dentin?

Dentin can be whitened with all forms of traditional teeth whitening albeit less effectively since it is situated beneath a thick layer...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 25, 20243 min read

Teeth Color Chart: Tooth Shade Images

The teeth color chart is the layman's term for the VITA classical shade guide which your dentist uses to pick out your tooth color. This...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 24, 20243 min read

Hollywood White Teeth Shades

The hollywood white teeth shades are extremely white colored teeth that are highly prized by hollywood celebrities, hence the name. The...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 23, 20243 min read

Peroxide Free Teeth Whitening: The Verdict

Since peroxide is an acid, some people are worried that it may be harmful to the enamel for teeth whitening. In an attempt to address...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 22, 20244 min read

How Long Do You Leave Crest White Strips On?

The average time that you leave the Crest whitening strips on your teeth is 30-60 minutes but it depends on which specific product you're...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 22, 20243 min read

Teeth Stains: Things To Know

Unremoved stains on teeth will result in tooth discolorations that are socially undesirable. When left untreated, it can transform the...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 16, 20245 min read

Is A1 Tooth Shade Too White?

The A1 tooth shade is NOT too white since it's a natural tooth color and there are also bleached teeth shades that are much whiter than...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 15, 20243 min read

Purple Toothpaste Doesn't Whiten Teeth But Stains It Gray

The truth is, purple toothpaste doesn't work in whitening your teeth because it actually stains it into a gray color instead. You don't...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 8, 20245 min read

Dental Veneers: Things To Know

Veneers for teeth is a cosmetic dental procedure that is used to improve the appearance of your teeth by altering their shape and color....

David Chen, DDS

Jan 7, 20247 min read

Does Prevident 5000 Whiten Teeth?

Prevident 5000 is a prescription strength toothpaste and it does not whiten your teeth because it does not contain hydrogen peroxide. In...

David Chen, DDS

Jan 5, 20244 min read