Wilkes-Barre Dentist Whitens and Enlightens

Bright, white smiles are in. Patients are frequently turning to their dentists to reverse discoloration caused by smoking, wine, coffee, or time. While whitening treatments have come a long way over the years, and current whiteners are less abrasive, you must still avoid overuse of these products. Today, your Wilkes-Barre cosmetic dentist, Dr. James DeFinnis, discusses the benefits of whitening and why too much of a good thing can impact your oral health.

Desiring a Hollywood Grin?

White teeth are a Hollywood standard, and celebrities often set trends when it comes to appearance. Actors and actresses have to maintain a facade of enduring youth, and yellowing and stains on teeth can be a sign of age. Whitening teeth can take years off of your appearance, and give you an inner confidence that encourages you to smile bigger and brighter. In that way, Hollywood has it right, but it’s important to be realistic and remember that photos in magazines and on the internet are sometimes altered, giving us a skewed idea of what a healthy, white smile should look like.

Your Wilkes Barre Dentist Reminds You to Make the Most of Your Benefits in 2012

Can you believe that December is already halfway over? Before we know it, Christmas will have come and gone and we’ll be in the midst of January 2013. Since this time of year is hectic for most people, Wilkes Barre cosmetic, sedation, and general dentist Dr. James DeFinnis wants to remind you to make the most of your dental benefits before 2012 comes to a close.

Convenient Dental Care in Wilkes Barre

At Back Mountain Dental, we understand that you have a lot on your plate — especially during the holidays — so we strive to make receiving the dental care you need and deserve convenient for you all year round. This starts with being what we like to call a “one stop dental care shop.” At Back Mountain Dental, we’re proud to provide our valued patients with top-notch cosmetic, sedation, general, and family dental care, making us your entire family’s home for quality dental health.

Get Back to School Agent Cool!

This week’s new products at BMD Smile Store

Kids need more than than paper and pens to be ready for school – they need great oral care tools! Find them in the new Kids section.
Parents of athletes – worry no more! The Brain-Pad LoPRO+PLUS Mouth Guard will not only protect their teeth and braces, but will also help prevent concussions.
We all know kids love to color, but rather than painting your walls, let them try some healthy coloring. Listerine’s Agent Cool Blue Rinse highlights areas of plaque on their teeth so kids know just where to focus when brushing. Even more fun: Watching the highlighted plaque disappear as they brush it away with the Sonicare Kids Toothbrush.

Brain-Pad LoPRO+PLUS Mouth Guard

by Brain-Pad

• Offers protection for teeth while playing sports
• Creates a safety space between the skull and jaw
• Helps reduce impact energy to base of skull
• More details…

Price: $18.99

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Agent Cool Blue Tinting Pre-Brush Rinse

by Listerine

• Tints teeth blue to show where to brush
• Helps teach kids proper brushing habits
• Makes brushing more fun
• More details…

Price: $7.99

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Kids Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush

by Sonicare

• Fun interchangeable panels
• 2 Kid-friendly power modes deliver a gentle, effective clean
• Age-appropriate brush heads
• More details…

Price: $58.99

Shipping: FREE

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Discover more at DentalStores

• New Releases
• Store Main Page
• Kids

Try Something New!You may also be interested in The Natural Dentist’s Cavity Zapper Anticavity Gel Toothpaste.

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What Causes Enamel Erosion?

Teeth Need Enamel for Protection

Do your teeth feel sensitive when you eat ice cream or drink coffee? Do you find yourself needing more fillings than usual? You may be suffering from enamel erosion. Your smile depends on your tooth enamel to protect the sensitive pulp from extreme temperatures, bacteria, and decay. With this layer diminished, your teeth are more vulnerable to toothache and cavities. Trucksville dentist, Dr. James DeFinnis would like to help you discover what habits or dental conditions might be deteriorating your tooth enamel and your oral health.

Teeth Grinding Weakens Smile Defenses

One of the most common culprits of excessive tooth wear is bruxism. Known as teeth grinding, bruxism is a condition that involves the sufferer unknowingly clenching and gnashing his or her teeth together. Although bruxism more frequently happens during sleep, teeth grinding can also occur during the waking hours when the person is not paying attention. Bruxism is especially dangerous for tooth enamel because grinding involves scraping tooth against tooth, meaning the enamel is up against something equally as hard. The damage compounds since both upper and lower teeth are experiencing extreme pressure.

Hard-Bristled Toothbrushes Wear Away Enamel

While some people believe the harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth become, unfortunately, harsh brushing means weaker tooth enamel. The American Dental Association recommends brushing at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush because harder bristles can actually scrub away the protective outer layer of your tooth. Additionally, beware of brushing too soon after you eat. Fermentable carbohydrates like white bread, pastries, and bagels can temporarily stick to your teeth and cause your tooth enamel to become soft. In this vulnerable state, vigorous brushing could actually do more harm than good. Instead of brushing immediately after eating, try drinking plenty of water to flush away food particles after meals; then, do not forget to brush before bed.

National Children’s Dental Health Month

As you can see, it’s been a while since we posted on this blog, but Wilkes Barre dentist Dr. James DeFinnis and the Back Mountain Dental team are happy to announce that it’s back up and running. Today, we’re talking about the same topic that we left off on exactly a year ago: children’s dental health.

Doing Our Part to Help Children Smile Bigger and Better

If you read the last Back Mountain Dental newsletter, you know that, over the past month, our new dental hygienist Daiphin has been traveling to schools across the Trucksville community to educate little ones about the importance of having healthy teeth and gums.

When she visits schools, Daiphin discusses proper brushing and flossing, the importance of going to the dentist, how to eat healthy, and more. Today, Dr. DeFinnis wants to talk about the same topics so that you and your child can finish National Children’s Dental Health Month on a high note.