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Lansdale, PA Dentist > Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Lighten Up!

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A side-by-side comparison of one woman's teeth before and after whitening treatments. Hello! Today’s dental article is for people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains.

Extrinsic stains are caused by dark colored foods and drinks, smoking, and normal aging. Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry cosmetic dentistry patients with extrinsic stains achieve great results from both in-office and take-home teeth whitening systems.

Intrinsic stains form on the inside but can be seen from the outside. Tetracycline, excessive fluoride, trauma, and aging can cause intrinsic staining for unfortunate individuals. Though these stains are harder to remove, many patients with intrinsic staining can whiten their teeth with take-home whitening kits. The process often takes longer, but with persistence, intrinsic stains can be lightened.

In addition to teeth whitening, we provide a full menu of cosmetic dental procedures at our office. With porcelain veneers, you can correct the shape of your teeth in addition to brightening the color. If you are missing a tooth, a dental implant may be the solution. Call 215-368-1424 for a dental implant or smile design consultation.

If you are embarrassed by a less-than-sparkling smile, let the team of dental professionals at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry help you lighten up.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk

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Close up of a child drinking a colored sports drink that may cause cavities and staining.

Many health-conscious individuals exercise regularly, and some turn to sports drinks for hydration.

While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is weakened, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay.

Nobody wants discolored teeth, so next time you’re at the gym, try substituting water for sports drinks.

If you have already observed staining or tooth discoloration and would like to know more about porcelain veneers or teeth whitening, give Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry a call at 215-368-1424.

We are a distinctive dental practice that offers:

cosmetic dentistry
restorative dentistry
dental implants

Dr. Kevin Bass has been providing trusted dental care since 1989. The calm and comfortable staff here can answer any questions you have about important preventative oral care and cosmetic dentistry care such as veneers, gum contouring, invisible braces, tooth-colored fillings, and cosmetic dental smile makeovers.

For comprehensive dental care, connect with us today.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile

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A young man and woman embracing outside, smiling confidently at each other.At Kevin Bass DMD we know that teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth-whitening pain at all.

If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the essentials. The one thing they have in common is that they use a solution containing peroxide to remove the stains that have settled in the natural microscopic cracks in your tooth enamel.

There are many DIY teeth bleaching treatments available and it seems like new types appear every time you visit the toothpaste row at your grocery store.

These tooth whitening strips and tooth whitening pens can sometimes lighten your teeth a few shades, but the peroxide concentration is much lower than the whitening solutions used in cosmetic dental offices. It may not be dynamic enough for your tooth stains.

Tooth whitening offered at Doylestown mall kiosks is also risky. Most of these teeth whitening businesses have no professional oversight, and the employees have little dental training (except instruction on how to take advantage of customer naivety).

Dr. Kevin Bass recommends that you use extreme caution when considering a take-home tooth whitener. If you have decay, gum recession, crowns, or veneers, you definitely need professional guidance.

The section of your teeth below the gumline, if exposed, may respond differently to tooth whitener. Moreover, the peroxide solution does not noticeably whiten crowns and porcelain veneers. If you use a DIY tooth whitener on teeth with extensive porcelain restorations, you should probably hope it doesn’t whiten too much – you may end up with a two- or three-tone smile!

Even though teeth whitening seems uncomplicated, your teeth deserve a professional opinion. After all, we are talking about teeth here. You can’t fix an uneven teeth whitening result like you can a bad hair-coloring job.

Schedule a tooth bleaching evaluation before you waste your money on more White Strips.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Relax in Comfort and Style at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry In Lansdale

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A woman in a dental chair, gloved hands visible, ready for her dental procedure or check-up.

Thank you for visiting the Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry dental blog. Today, I’d like to address an important but often overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Lansdale furniture store?

An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental Equipment

Dental chairs were developed especially for the comfort of patients and dental providers alike. Dentists throughout the known world are encouraged by the recent innovations in seat technology.

Kevin Bass DMD at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry has been leaning over patients since 1989. The adjustable seat has saved Dr. Bass from discomfort as services are rendered such as family dentistry and restorative dentistry.

We’ve Been Pampering Patients Since 1989

Lansdale patients have been lying back in Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry’s comfortable seats since 1989. The cushioned comfort has pampered our patients while allowing Kevin Bass to comfortably perform important procedures like dental implants, anxiety-free dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry. Hurray for technology!

Visit Practice in Lansdale

Visit our office at 410 N Broad St Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446, and enjoy a spectacular view of our ceiling from any one of our singular dental chairs. Most Pennsylvania dental practices have them and there is probably not much of a difference between theirs and ours.

Discover What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our personal service, professionalism, experience, and competitive pricing. With all the overhead that has to be paid for X-ray equipment, procedure supplies, utilities, and, of course, our outstanding chairs, we’re pleased to keep the price of preventative and cosmetic dentistry reasonable for our friends and neighbors in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Call our office today to find out if dental restoration, braces, crowns, veneers, tooth implants, sedation, teeth whitening, or any dental procedure is something we can provide for you.

We are proud to offer painless injections, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and dental implants in a comfortable position, in a comfortable chair.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile

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Get porcelain veneers in Lansdale.

Have you ever wished you could quickly attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? You can! With porcelain veneers, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one visit to Kevin Bass DMD‘s dental office.

Simple procedure, dramatic results

The advanced porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in a cosmetic dentist’s toolbox. Veneers turn unattractive smiles into brilliant smiles with minimal disruption to the existing tooth structure. They are quicker and usually less pricey than complete crowns but are made with the same durable, translucent porcelain.

A celebrity smile secret

It’s no wonder that a very large percentage of men and women in the public eye have porcelain veneers. An actress can receive a perfect smile in the morning and appear on a talk show that evening. A supermodel can permanently remedy a discolored tooth quickly and pose for photos right after leaving her dental office. A local television news anchor can have his teeth perfectly aligned in a couple of hours and report Pennsylvania news that same day.

Trust an experienced cosmetic dentist in Lansdale

I am Kevin Bass of Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. I have performed hundreds of veneer placements—alone and in combination with crowns, inlays/onlays, and tooth implants for dramatic smile makeovers. Perhaps you should think about veneers as the best way to attain your beautiful smile.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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A Whiter Smile is Possible With Tooth Whitening

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Lansdale low cost teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the Lansdale area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile?

If you are considering tooth whitening treatments with Kevin Bass DMD, here are some things to keep in mind:

Tooth Whitening: Key Findings

  1. Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining
  2. Only natural teeth can be whitened; in most cases, tooth-colored restorations will not bleach
  3. Whitening treatments include in-office bleaching procedures, dentist-supplied products for use at home, and over-the-counter (OTC) whiteners
  4. Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are commonly used in whitening interventions and can readily permeate dental hard tissues
  5. Temporary tooth sensitivity and gingival inflammation are the most common adverse effects. (American Dental Association)

Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry provides teeth whitening in-office or through a take-home kit. Results vary, but most patients notice significant lightening that lasts up to a year.

What’s the difference between tooth whitening and tooth bleaching?

Though these terms are used interchangeably, they aren’t identical. Teeth whitening and teeth bleaching refer to the active whitening agent.

Teeth whitener can refer to any product used to remove stains from tooth enamel: toothpaste, DIY strips, and some mouthwashes are safe and affordable and can enhance teeth with continued, regular use. The degree of whitening varies, and it takes scheduled use to see results.

Whitening products that do not contain bleach can typically make teeth two to four shades lighter. These are a good choice for people with sensitive teeth or gums. Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry advises pregnant or nursing mothers to select non-bleach whitening products.

Bleaching can whiten deeper staining

The term “bleaching” is used to mean a tooth-whitening product that contains a form of bleach, either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. For best results, teeth bleaching should be administered in the office by a professional.

Teeth bleaching can generally achieve more noticeable results, sometimes up to seven shades lighter. Intrinsic stains on the dentin, as well as surface stains, can be effectively lightened under an experienced dentist’s care.

You can replace old silver fillings!

Perhaps you have old amalgam fillings that detract from your smile. We offer white fillings. If you replace old silver fillings with tooth-colored restorations, it will appear as if you have a cavity-free smile. Talk about an anti-aging treatment!

Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Lansdale provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dental services. Call us today to schedule an exam, tooth whitening consultation, or professional dental cleaning.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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