Monthly Archives: November 2011

Wisdom Teeth: Vampire Diaries Star Nina Dobrev Tweets While at the Dentist

29 Tuesday Nov 2011

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The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev tweeted a few days before Thanksgiving that she was at the the Atlanta Dental Spa to have her wisdom teeth removed.  She tweeted “ :( aikaramba!! Here goes.. Nervous. But peasantlyLoopy.Don’t like needles or blood. This is not going to be fun. Yikes” along with this picture of her looking less than excited before going into surgery.

Nina Dobrev, Vampire Diaries

She was was such a trooper and had all four of her wisdom teeth extracted at once via sedation dentistry.

Usually,  wisdom teeth removal is important if the molars are improperly aligned, impacting your jaw, or partially erupted.  If not taken care of, wisdom teeth can cause issues like teeth crowding, tooth decay or gum infections.  A dentist can easily diagnose your particular situation by completing an X-Ray.

According to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, your age and gender affect how you recover from wisdom tooth (or third-molar) surgery.  According to DrBicuspid.com, the researchers found that female patients over 21-years-old typically have a longer recovery time than younger males. (Nina Dobrev is 21, in case you’re wondering!)

Are your wisdom teeth growing in?  If so, visit a dentist in your area for a consultation and X-ray, you can find a dentist using www.DentistUSA.com.  Give your dental office a call using click-to-talk to make an appointment, or send them a quick message.  Some may even offer great new patient specials printable directly from DentistUSA.

3 Thanksgiving Foods That Stain Your Teeth

23 Wednesday Nov 2011

Posted by in cosmetic dentistry, General Dentistry, oral hygeine

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Thanksgiving is the time of year that many Americans eagerly look forward to.  There’s the all-important Thanksgiving Feast, family Turkey Bowls, and the excitement of snagging the best Black Friday deals.  We don’t mean to be such a downer, but did you know that your favorite Thanksgiving foods can result in staining your teeth?  Below, we listed three Thanksgiving staples that you may want to avoid this Thursday!

1)  Wine (red or white–they both stain!)
As with most holiday dinners, wine is a staple at the table (…it might even help  ease the pain of listening to your mother-in-law ramble away).  Just be cautious not to get too carried away with your glasses of Shiraz or Cabernet sauvignon!  Wine is notorious for staining your teeth.  Not so festive now, huh?

 2)  Cranberry Sauce

We look forward to homemade cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving Dinner.  This year, we may have to pass on it because its dark color and acidity will result in stains on our teeth…and we’re not exactly fans of yellow or dull teeth! If you can’t resist the urge, simply swish water in your mouth after eating cranberry sauce to prevent the color from setting.  You can also make a dentist appointment for professional teeth whitening post-Thanksgiving so you can be the proud owner of a whiter smile in time for Christmas or New Year’s Eve.

3)  Balsamic Vinegar
The first course before the big turkey is usually a salad.  This year, you may want to pass on topping off your salad with balsamic vinegar, as its dark color will most definitely stain your teeth!  For a healthy salad without these side effects, try using lemon juice instead.

If you find yourself in need of a whiter smile in time for Christmas, professional teeth whitening with a DentistUSA.com dentist might be in your future!  Professional in-office teeth whitening (like Zoom! teeth whitening) can successfully make your teeth up to 8 shades brighter and can often be accomplished in as little as one office visit, significantly less time than at-home whitening treatments.  Check DentistUSA.com for dentists offering teeth whitening specials in your area.

DentistUSA Brite Smile Teeth Whitening Pen Giveaway

14 Monday Nov 2011

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Need a brighter smile for the holidays?  You can get a Merry and White smile with these Brite Smile whitening pens from DentistUSA.com. These are the fastest and most effective ways to brighten your smile at home! If you don’t win the pens, you can always search for exclusive in-office whitening offers online at DentistUSA.com.

BriteSmile Pen Giveaway

“BriteSmile Advanced Teeth Whitening Pen – 4-Pen Set with 4 Delicious Flavors” Feature:

  • From the developer of the original BriteSmile technology and the only authorized online seller of BriteSmile Pens
  • First time available online – new Advanced BriteSmile Whitening Pen with Accelerator Gel Technology
  • Professional-strength whitening gel – the same active ingredient used by dentists
  • Whitens teeth in as little as 2 days and up to 10 shades with full pen treatment – clinically tested

“BriteSmile Advanced Teeth Whitening Pen – 4-Pen Set with 4 Delicious Flavors” Overview

Powered by BriteSmileTMThe new BriteSmile Advanced Teeth Whitening Pen with Accelerator Gel technology is now available. With over 50% more whitening power than the original BriteSmile To-Go pen, this professional strength gel is safe, easy to use and clinically proven to whiten teeth in as little as 2 days. The BriteSmile Advanced Teeth Whitening Pen is perfect for whitening teeth for the first time, or as a maintenance product to keep white teeth their whitest. Available only from Oraceutical – the developer of the original BriteSmile technology and the original BriteSmile To-Go Teeth Whitening Pen.One of the most recognized and trusted names in teeth whitening – BriteSmile! Around the world, the BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening treatment has been featured on TV programs, in top newspapers, in both popular national and regional magazines, and as a prestigious gift in the Academy Awards basket for Oscar winners and presenters. The BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening treatment is still considered by dentists to be one of the most effective and technologically advanced whitening systems available.Developed originally to help BriteSmile Professional Teeth Whitening patients keep their brite, white smiles for years on end, BriteSmile To-Go Teeth Whitening Pens are an easy way to dramatically whiten your teeth and then keep them white, wherever and whenever you want.

Entering is easy: Simply follow this link here to enter on our Facebook page!  If you don’t win this $90 value gift, you can always find a great dentist offering specials and deals on www.DentistUSA.com. Continue reading »