Carbamide Peroxide For Teeth Whitening: Things To Know
It is well established that hydrogen peroxide (HP) can whiten your teeth since ZOOM uses a 25% product for in-office sessions. However...
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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?
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20236 min read
Whitening Mouthwash CAN Whiten Your Teeth
Yes, whitening mouthwash can whiten your teeth because it contains hydrogen peroxide which is what all whitening products use to bleach...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20237 min read
Teeth Whitening Pens CAN Whiten Your Teeth
Teeth whitening pens can make your teeth whiter because they use the same bleaching ingredient (hydrogen peroxide) as other whitening...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20236 min read
How To Whiten A Dead Tooth At Home
Dead teeth can be the result of trauma, infection, or past history of a root canal procedure which may cause it to become discolored. It...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20234 min read
Will Teeth Cleanings Whiten Your Teeth?
Teeth cleanings can make your teeth whiter by mechanically removing extrinsic stains but what it won't do is chemically bleach away...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20234 min read
How To Clean Whitening Trays: Dos & Don'ts
Your teeth whitening trays are not one time use because they are reusable. That means in order to keep them working well you should know...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 8, 20234 min read
How To Whiten In Between Your Teeth
You've been whitening your teeth at home with the strips and the front surfaces of the teeth seem to be getting whiter. However the pesky...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 7, 20235 min read
Bleachorexia: When White Is Not White Enough
With the advent of do it yourself teeth whitening products that you can use in the comfort of your own home, "whitening junkies" were...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 7, 20235 min read
How Teeth Whitening Strips Work
Whitening strips make your teeth whiter by utilizing a flexible adhesive plastic strip which applies and holds the bleaching gel against...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Did You Forget To Put Teeth Whitening Gel In The Fridge?
If you forget to put your teeth whitening gel in the fridge when it's supposed to be refrigerated, it will lose some of its potency....
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 6, 20235 min read
You Shouldn't Brush Your Teeth With Hydrogen Peroxide
Despite hydrogen peroxide being the primary whitening agent in whitening products, you should not brush your teeth with it because it's...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 6, 20235 min read
Teeth Can Become Sensitive After Whitening Strips
After a few days of using whitening strips, your teeth will become more sensitive and that is normal because it is a well known side...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 5, 20235 min read
Swishing Hydrogen Peroxide Can Whiten Your Teeth
Yes, swishing hydrogen peroxide can whiten your teeth because that is the same ingredient that is used in all teeth whitening products,...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Saliva Can Ruin Teeth Whitening
Saliva is the arch nemesis of teeth whitening because its presence can decrease the efficacy and impede the entire bleaching process. In...
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David Chen, DDS
Nov 2, 20236 min read
Can You Use Crest White Strips While Breastfeeding?
It is safe to use Crest whitestrips while breastfeeding if you use it in moderation because breast milk actually contains peroxide in it...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 28, 20234 min read
Listerine Can Stain Teeth But So Does Most Mouthwashes
Using Listerine mouthwash can potentially stain your teeth but personally, we haven't had any of our patients come in with stains from...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Can You Get Teeth Whitening With Cavities?
Having cavities does not prevent you from getting your teeth whitened because it does not physically limit you from doing so but it isn't...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Why Dead Teeth Change Color
Dead teeth will change colors because of the decomposition of blood from within the tooth. The color change is not immediately noticeable...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 17, 20234 min read
Teeth Whitening Is NOT Covered By Insurance
Teeth whitening is unlikely to be covered by dental insurance because we've never seen a single insurance plan that had coverage for it...
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David Chen, DDS
Oct 13, 20234 min read
Is Botox Safe During Pregnancy?
The first thing you should understand is that Botox is a cosmetic procedure which means that it is completely elective in nature....
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