Why Aren't My Teeth White Anymore? We understand your frustration at Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. when you ask, "Why aren't my teeth white any more?" Teeth staining can result from various factors, including lifestyle choices, aging, and dietary habits. Understanding the root causes is the first step towards achieving a whiter smile.
White teeth are desired. But when small white spots form on your teeth, they can detract from your smile’s appearance and possibly even be a cause for concern. Below, we explore what causes white spots to appear on teeth, how these spots can be treated at home, and what professional white spot removal often involves.
Coffee, tea, berries, tomatoes, smoking, genetics - factors like these (along with many others) can yellow your teeth, causing you to become self-conscious about your smile. If you’ve been researching ways to whiten your teeth, you may have come across something known as “GLO teeth whitening.” But what is GLO, exactly, and what does the whitening process involve? We’ve got the answers you need below.
We spend our early years with pearly white teeth, but a lifetime of living can turn them dull and discolored. If you’re like most people, you’re looking for a way to bring the white back. Fortunately, there are ways to do just that.
If you have one or more cosmetic dental issues, Dr. Virginia Ellis of Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, may recommend dental veneers to remedy the problem and make your smile dazzlingly white.
When you think about transforming your smile from dull to dazzling, you may think the only way to do that is through extensive dental work. However, that may not be necessary. Veneers are a relatively simple, yet highly effective way to correct a variety of common dental flaws.
It’s that time of year again — the time when we all make resolutions to be better versions of ourselves in the coming year. But, how often do those resolutions fall by the wayside after a month or two? Do you want a resolution you can actually accomplish? How about getting a stunning smile?
Dental caps and dental crowns are synonymous terms. Both are tooth-shaped restorations that fit over the entire visible portion of the tooth. If a tooth gets a chip or crack, for example, a dental cap can reinforce the tooth and improve its appearance.
Yellow or stained teeth can put a dent in your smile. That may be why, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, almost 90% of dental patients ask their providers for some type of teeth whitening. Here at Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, we often get questions about how patients can whiten their teeth and keep them white.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, close to 90% of dental patients request teeth whitening treatments from their providers. At Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, we also get many questions about how to whiten teeth and keep them white.
