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How Smoking And Tobacco Use Can Affect Your Teeth Whitening Treatment

How Smoking And Tobacco Use Can Affect Your Teeth Whitening Treatment

It is no secret that professional teeth whitening can achieve a significantly brighter smile. Still, certain lifestyle choices, such as tobacco use, often pose significant obstacles to maintaining those results over time. Therefore, if anyone wants a brighter smile, they must commit to proper care. This starts with an understanding of how these habits interfere…

Ask A General Dentist: What Is The Difference Between Plaque And Tartar?

Ask A General Dentist: What Is The Difference Between Plaque And Tartar?

During routine checkups, general dentists often take the time to explain the difference between plaque and tartar. Both involve bacterial growth, but at different stages. Plaque is a soft film that can be easily removed by brushing, while tartar is a hardened deposit that adheres to the enamel like cement. Knowing more about these substances…