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Can You Really “Hack” Your Way To A Whiter Smile?

May 1, 2016

Spend much time on the internet and you’re probably going to find some reference to “lifehacking.” This phenomenon stems from the idea that much of what we do has become too complicated, and that there are simple solutions available that can save time, money, and effort.

In some cases these “hacks” are true. In other cases they’re questionable at best, such as with several popular teeth whitening hacks that can be easily found online.

At Really Smile Dentistry we want you to get the smile you’ve always dreamed of. In many cases that means you’ll need professional whitening treatment, like the kind we offer at our Carmel office. Take a look at these whitening tricks for yourself, but don’t expect to get the results you’ve always wanted from them!

Peroxide And Baking Soda: Can It Whiten Teeth?

If you’ve spent any time looking into ways to whiten your teeth you’ve probably noticed that hydrogen peroxide is the best way to do it. But don’t assume that brushing your teeth with a mixture of that and baking soda will be enough to whiten your teeth – it simply isn’t!

The hydrogen peroxide gels that are used to whiten your teeth are far stronger than the stuff in that brown bottle. On top of that you won’t even have time to whiten with it – saliva neutralizes hydrogen peroxide really fast!

Baking soda, on the other hand, has been reported to have at least some minimal bleaching effect. Using it repeatedly can actually damage your enamel though, so we advise against trying to whiten your teeth with it. Leave it as a last resort for the days you run out of toothpaste instead.

Mysterious Ancient Medicine: Can It Bleach Your Smile?

In the ancient Ayurvedic medicine system there’s a practice known as oil pulling. It involves using a natural oil, like coconut oil, to clean your mouth by swishing it. After ten to twenty minutes of swishing, they say, you should have a clean set of teeth and be on your way to a whiter smile.

The reality of the situation is a bit different. Sure, oil pulling can get some bacteria off your teeth and even pull dead cells off of your gums, but it isn’t tough enough to remove stains from your teeth. The only thing you’re really going to get from oil pulling, aside from sore cheeks, is a vitamin boost from having oil in your mouth for so long.

Many oil pulling advocates believe that the practice is sufficient for regular oral hygiene, but don’t be mistaken: you need to be brushing and flossing even if you oil pull. The jury might be out on the clinical effectiveness of oil pulling, but practical knowledge says that you can skip the swishing and stick to tried and true methods.

Citrus And Bananas: Do Their Peels Contain Whitening Power?

One of the sillier rumors floating around the internet is that you can whiten your teeth by rubbing them with the inside of a banana or citrus peel. There are various reasons why one method is preferred over the other, but the results are generally the same: nothing.

Some people have reported seeing real results from banana peels, and there is a reason for that: the magnesium and potassium in banana peels can temporarily polish the surfaces of your teeth. In just a few minutes away from the mirror that shine will fade, leaving your teeth looking the same as they did before.

Citrus is just a plain bad idea. The acid in the peels – which is reportedly the thing that bleaches your teeth – causes your enamel to soften and erode just like plaque bacteria does! Repeat exposure to citrus peels as a whitener is sure to get you some kind of result: a cavity.

How To Really Whiten Your Teeth

There’s only one way that’s been proven to whiten teeth again and again: professional whitening with a hydrogen peroxide gel. When you come to our Carmel office to whiten your teeth you’re getting a system that’s custom tailored to your wants and needs, not some over-the-counter or internet DIY stuff.

We’ve been creating great, shining smiles for years at Really Smile Dentistry, and we’d love to show you what we can do with yours. We’re confident that you’ll be amazed with your new look – and all without rubbing banana peels on your face.

Give us a call today at 317-451-4050 or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you soon!

How Our Teeth Whitening Goes Above And Beyond

March 21, 2016

Teeth whitening is one of those dental services that have built up a questionable reputation over the years. People often think that whitening doesn’t work, that it’s a gamble, or that it’s nothing but a marketing trick designed to sell useless products.

We’ve discussed the reasons teeth whitening doesn’t work in the past, but today we want to go in-depth with the teeth whitening we offer at our Carmel dentist office. We’ve seen remarkable results with this product and we’re confident it can eliminate the most dense and deep of stains from your teeth!

Three Key Factors In Teeth Whitening

If you’ve read our previous blog about teeth whitening failure you may be familiar with why it doesn’t work, but it can be helpful to see it stated another way too: the reasons why professional whitening DOES work.

There are three factors to consider when looking for a good teeth whitening product: the strength of the hydrogen peroxide, how it is shipped and stored, and whether or not the whitening trays truly seal the gel off from the rest of your mouth.

We’re proud to offer KöR deep bleaching, a revolutionary whitening product that fulfills these three criteria and also adds to them to make it a truly excellent whitening product.

A Whitening System That Works

From the moment KöR whitening products leave the lab they’re already a step above the competition. Hydrogen peroxide whitening gels are incredibly unstable, and even temperature variations can weaken them to the point that they’re useless. KöR products are all refrigerated from the moment the tubes are filled, ensuring the product you get has been in a completely controlled environment from the moment it was made.

KöR is shipped refrigerated, we store it refrigerated, and when you take it home you’ll keep it there too. The absence of light, temperature fluctuation, and any other environmental variable will produce whitening results that you probably didn’t even know were possible.

Your whitening trays are also custom produced and designed to seal tightly. This keeps out saliva, another whitening weakener. Before we even give you whitening gels we’ll take an impression of your mouth that’s used to design trays to fit your unique smile. Your trays will lock out saliva, provide an even coating of whitening gel, and leave you with a perfect smile!

Combatting Whitening Sensitivity: KöR Does That Too!

You aren’t going to find a more effective teeth whitening chemical than hydrogen peroxide, but its strength also causes sensitivity for a lot of patients. KöR was actually designed with sensitive patients in mind, so you can rest easy knowing that your smile will brighten without any aches or discomfort!

Before you begin whitening with KöR you apply a desensitizing gel that is designed to get in between the tubules that make up your enamel. It’s these small passageways that cause whitening sensitivity by allowing gel to penetrate deeply into your teeth where nerves reside. KöR desensitizing gel is designed to temporarily plug those tubules to prevent accidental absorption.

The KöR Difference: It Lasts

Do you know why your teeth become stained? It’s because over time your enamel loses its ability to absorb “bleaching factors,” which are compounds like oxygen and water in hydrogen peroxide gels. As the pores in your teeth become clogged with the gunk that causes stains you won’t be able to maintain a white smile, and any attempt to whiten without rejuvenation simply bleaches the stains that are already present.

KöR whitening gels contain a patented chemical called Hydremide® Peroxide that is able to break stains down instead of simply bleaching them. The result is a smile that stays bright and white just like it should.

The whitening results you get with KöR are just as permanent as you want them to be. Your smile will look good for longer, and maintaining it will be far easier than it is with other whitening products. KöR just plain works!

What Are You Waiting For?

The bright white smile of your dreams isn’t far off. In fact, you can have it with just a few weeks of at-home whitening in the evening with KöR. Don’t keep on living with a dull smile you hate – transform it at Really Smile Dentistry!

We can start your whitening journey today. Just call us at 317-451-4050 or request an appointment here online. We look forward to helping you get the bright, white smile you’ve always wanted.

Get A New Smile For The Holidays!

November 1, 2015

It’s hard to believe that October is already over but here we are at November first! As 2015 starts to wind down you’re probably thinking about holiday plans, vacation preparations – anything but the dentist! But if you’ve been waiting for a reason to get that quick cosmetic solution you’ve always wanted now is the time!

At Really Smile in Carmel we have cosmetic dental treatments that can get you a new look in just a few visits! But that doesn’t mean you can wait until the last minute – November and December are some of our busiest times of the year so be sure you call right away to secure an early appointment. You still have plenty of time to get that great smile for the holidays!

The Look You’ve Always Wanted

It doesn’t take years to get the look you want! In fact we can do it in as little as a single visit! Whether you just want a whiter smile or want to get a whole new look we have what it takes!

Teeth Whitening That Works!

Sometimes all you need to give your smile a jump start is a brighter, whiter look. If you’ve tried teeth whitening without success or with unhappy results we want to change your mind about the process! Our teeth whitening isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach – we’ll design a plan that suits your needs and desires!

One of the biggest reasons that teeth whitening fails is because of how sensitive hydrogen peroxide is. It can easily be ruined by light and even your own saliva! That’s one of the big reasons commercial kits don’t get the best results – a generic whitening tray.

We custom craft our whitening trays to fit your mouth! This means an even coating of gel, less contact with your gums, and a seal that locks out saliva. You get results without the hassle and spotty results of the over-the-counter products.

We can brighten your smile in just one or two visits so don’t wait another minute – call our Carmel dentist office right away to schedule your teeth whitening procedure!

Cosmetic Bonding

If you want to reshape your teeth, cover up deep stains, close gaps, or polish up uneven enamel we have the perfect solution: cosmetic bonding! Using the same tooth-colored resin as our fillings we can really work wonders for your smile! The best part? It only takes one visit and you’ll be ready to go!

Bonding works by applying the soft composite resin directly to your teeth. It goes on in a putty-like form which we reshape to meet your desires. Once we arrive at a look you like we’ll use a light to harden it in place and you’ll be all set!

Cosmetic bonds can last years if you take care of them, and you don’t need to do anything more than what you do for your natural teeth! Imagine showing up to a holiday gathering with a beautiful new smile – you’ll simply amaze your friends and family!

Greet The Holidays With A Healthy Smile

You’ll be spending a lot of time eating rich, sugary foods over the next couple of months. Don’t take a risk with the health of your smile! If you haven’t been to see us at Really Smile in a while we’d love to see you before your holidays get into full swing!

With a cleaning and exam from our Carmel dentist office you can be ready to meet the season in good health. The last thing you want is a sudden toothache or other problem to ruin the festivities! We can take a look at your smile to ensure there aren’t any dental surprises in your future!

What Else Can We Do For You?

Whether you want quick solutions, a checkup, or to start the process on any of our other services we’d love to see you! Don’t let the business of the holidays prevent you from getting a great smile or maintaining the one you have – call Really Smile today!

You can reach our Carmel office by calling 317-451-4050 or you can request an appointment by filling out our online form. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Get The Bright White Smile You’ve Always Wanted!

October 29, 2015

Teeth whitening sure does seem like a racket, doesn’t it? All those new systems promising amazing results in less time … and what do they actually provide? If you’ve tried over-the-counter teeth whitening you’ve probably been left feeling like you were taken for a ride. Even some professional systems work “so-so.”

At Really Smile Dentistry we have whitening that works. Period. It does what it’s supposed to because our teeth whitening system addresses a lot of the problems that others ones have and fixes them! If you’re looking for teeth whitening that really gets the job done then look no further – it’s right here in Carmel, IN!

Teeth Whitening: What’s The Big Idea?

A lot of things about teeth whitening haven’t changed over time because they don’t need to! The biggest one of those is the whitening gel made from hydrogen peroxide. It works when used correctly, but unfortunately for many whitening systems it doesn’t get that chance!

Hydrogen peroxide whitening gel is very unstable. It needs to be that way to make whitening work, however, because the breakdown into oxygen and water is what makes the whitening actually happen! But because hydrogen peroxide gel is so unstable there are a lot of problems that go along with using it!

One of the biggest issues that face teeth whitening systems is that instability. It’s so sensitive that even your saliva weakens it! For anyone that’s ended up with splotchy, uneven whitening that might be your cause!

How We Fix Whitening Problems

We still use hydrogen peroxide gel but it’s all in how we apply it to your teeth! At your first whitening appointment we take an impression of your mouth which we use to craft custom whitening trays. The trays are designed to keep whitening gel in and lock saliva out, giving you a whitening experience that’s completely effective!

We conduct our whitening sessions in our Carmel office so that we can ensure everything goes exactly as it should. We place the trays in your mouth and let them sit for several minutes to let them do their magic! Once your whitening has completed we’ll clean your mouth out and take a look along with you to determine if you’re happy with the level of results.

You could be leaving our office with a newly brightened set of teeth after just one appointment! If you aren’t completely satisfied with your results we’ll be more than happy to schedule you for a second whitening session. For people with deep or dark stains it can take several treatments to restore your teeth to natural color!

Avoiding Sensitivity

Lots of patients who want whitening are concerned about sensitivity. Sensitivity most commonly results from whitening gels making contact with the gums. Your gums are very sensitive and the whitening gels can irritate them quite a bit, even causing soreness in your teeth!

We combat whitening sensitivity by using our custom-fit whitening trays! These trays form a tight barrier between teeth and gums so that no gel makes contact with anything but teeth! The result is a sensitivity-free and beautifully white smile!

What Are You Waiting For?

If you’ve been burned by teeth whitening promises before we can understand how you feel. We’re sure we can get you real results that will create a smile you’ve never dreamed possible! All it takes is that first phone call to schedule your whitening consultation.

So what are you waiting for? Call Really Smile Dentistry today! You can reach us at 317-451-4050 or you can request an appointment by filling out our online form. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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