Too much of anything is not necessarily good for you. Take teeth whitening products, for example. If used too often or incorrectly, the chemicals that whiten your teeth can do harm. However, that is not something you’ll need to worry about when you elect to have professional teeth whitening in Green Hills. Active ingredients penetrate the porous enamel surface of your teeth to lift stains. After each whitening treatment, your teeth naturally remineralize and rehydrate.
If you have had a cavity in the past, there is a good possibility your cavity was filled with an amalgam filling. Amalgam fillings, also known as metal fillings, have been used for more than 150 years because they are affordable and effective. However, recently there has been a great deal of debate surrounding the safety of metal fillings. The largest concern is due to mercury exposure, which is said to be released over time. Not to mention, metal fillings are quite noticeable. Now, many people are considering replacing their metal fillings with a composite filling. As your dentist in Nashville, we understand your concerns. We have the information you need to make an educated decision for your oral health.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or so the song says. But let’s face facts—it can also be the most stressful time of the year. What with holiday shopping and holiday parties, anyone’s smile has the potential to disappear for a while. But if your smile is also marred by imperfections, then you may be even less likely to let your holiday cheer show. Nashville dentist Dr. James Kirby has three specific cosmetic dentistry treatments to help you have a more beautiful smile that will carry you through the holidays with joy and gladness!
