3 Cosmetic Procedures That Can Improve Your Smile

You should not have to live your life with decay and an unhealthy smile. You should love your smile and want to share it with the world. Don’t hide behind your lips during the next photo taken when you are out with friends. Contact your cosmetic dentist Dr. Anna Lee and her team today in order to find out which cosmetic procedures will improve your smile.

You may not need anything extensive, perhaps a great dental cleaning with a team who understands and listens to your concerns can improve the look and health of your smile. But if you do need more extensive dental procedures, in order to improve the overall health of your smile, Dr. Anna Lee and her team have you covered.

Whitening is a non-invasive in office dental procedure that is used to change the color of the enamel. Years of strawberries, red wine or coffee may have left stains on your teeth. A simple whitening system can take years off of your smile.

Porcelain Crowns cover the entire tooth, which restores it to the natural shape and size. If your tooth is broken or cracked, a porcelain crown can restore the strength and protect the tooth structure, while also getting it looking its best.

For more information on cosmetic dental procedures that can improve your look, contact Dr. Lee and her team today.

Steps for a Healthy, Pleasant and Flawless Smile

   

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Smiling is one of the nicest gestures you can do when meeting people.  Your smile is one of the first few things people notice about you.   Your smile sometimes tells people some things about you:  self-confidence, self-esteem, oral hygiene and possibly somethings about your general health.   Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist wants to help you to achieve a healthy, pleasant and flawless smile.

There are some simple tips to achieving a healthy, pleasant and flawless smile:

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Dental Hygiene:  Brushing and flossing are important oral health habits.  Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist recommends brushing twice a day and flossing daily.

·       brushing should be a minimum of 2 minutes.  Brushing removes plaque, surface stain and food scraps.

·       flossing prevents the plaque buildup in hard to reach areas.  Plaque that is missed by brushing and flossing can calcify into calculus (tartar) and may lead to tooth decay and gum disease. 

2.     Eat a well-balanced diet: watch what you eat and drink.  Heart disease and diabetes are linked to gum disease.  In heart disease, one theory is that periodontal disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream where they attach to the fatty deposits in the heart blood vessels.  This condition can cause blood clots and may lead to heart attacks or other heart problems.

·       dairy foods: milk, cheese and yogurt are great foods to eat.  They are low in sugar and high in protein and calcium, which help build and strengthen teeth.  Cheese boosts saliva production and lowers the risk of tooth decay.

·       fruits & vegetables: citrus fruits help to bolster the health of the gums.  Apples and carrots are natural cleansing agents that also stimulate saliva production.

·       protein-rich foods:  turkey, fish and eggs are phosphorous and protein rich.  They help to strengthen the teeth and protect, rebuild and strengthen tooth enamel.

·       drink water: water helps to rinse the mouth and balance out the pH after eating.  Drink at least 64 ounces of water (8 eight-ounce glasses) of water daily.

·       stay away from sticky and sugary foods that get trapped in the crevices of the teeth.  The bacteria feed on the sugar and break it down into acids and cause tooth decay.

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            Avoid/minimize eating foods and drinking beverages that STAIN your teeth:

·       drinks: coffee, red wine, tea, dark juices/sodas

·       foods: berries (blueberries), pasta/tomato sauce, curry, beets

Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist recommends that eating foods and drinking beverages that stain your teeth can be consumed in moderation.  Also, rinsing and brushing your teeth after consumption helps to remove some of the stains.

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      Visit your dentist regularly: The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental checkups and dental cleanings at least twice per year. 

·       Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist performs comprehensive examination to screen for early signs of periodontal diseases and oral cancer.

·       Dr. Lee assesses your overall oral health and checks for any tooth decay during checkups. 

·       dental cleanings involve with the removal of calculus (tartar) and plaque buildups. Evaluation of gum tissues, brushing & flossing instructions and application of fluoride treatment if needed.

A healthy, pleasant and flawless smile is contagious.  When you smile, people respond with a smile back. It is a good and wonderful feeling when you can smile with confidence.                                                  

Visit your Glendora cosmetic dentist and find out how you can improve and get the SMILE that you want. Contact Dr. Anna Lee, the Glendora cosmetic dentist for a consultation at 626-335-5114 or email: drannalee1@gmail.com

Is Your Toothbrush Causing A Re-occurring Cold In Your Family?

Cold season is upon us and it is not uncommon for your kids to be sick over and over again. You may blame it on the weather, their friends, the school or that they may not have worn a coat when they went outside, but it may not be any of those things. It may be their toothbrush. It is critical to switch out their toothbrush if they have been sick and here’s the reason why.

While most dentists tell you that the bacteria on your toothbrush will die out when it hits oxygen, if your toothbrush is not completely dry when your child uses it, it can cause them to get sick again. Or if their toothbrush is in the drawer or a container with their sibling’s toothbrush, the strain of whatever they just had could cause a problem for their sibling while they can now get the illness that the other sibling had. This back and forth re-infecting each other can cause a nightmare for your house.

While dentists recommend, you change out your children’s toothbrush every 3-5 months, if your kids are sick, it is better safe than sorry. Toss that one and reach for another. As a general rule, however, never let your children share their toothbrush with a sibling, and you may want to re-think keeping them in the same location.  It is better if the toothbrushes are not in contact with one another.

For more information on keeping your family healthy during the cold season & general dental care, contact Dr. Lee and her team today.