This is the newest and most effective way to totally eliminate painful injections. It's a tiny band-aid type strip, about 1/2 inch long that the dentist places where he plans to give you the injection. The medicine in the strip has the ability to penetrate deeply into the gum tissue and it totally numbs the region. Then when you get the anaesthetic injection, it's painless because the area is already numb.

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Do Whitening Toothpastes Really Work?

The answer according to a recent consumer research article is NO..... They are very expensive and really don't do much. While we're on the subject of teeth bleaching.... how about the very expensive ( $700-$1000) laser teeth whitening ..... the research results are that it is no more effective than the simple and inexpensive ( $125) home self-treatments that are universally prescribed in dental offices. The only advantage of the laser technique is it's speed......one or two 1 hour office treatments as compared to two weeks of comfortable self-treatment at home for one to two hours per night.

There is a new and very inexpensive, (about $50), self treatment that is available called Crest Whitestrips. Early reports are that it is effective, easy to use, and will bleach the 6 front teeth both top and bottom. The only possible negative aspect is if you have a broad smile, and see more than the front 6 teeth when you smile, it may not go back far enough and your smile may have two shades of white. We have this treatment available in our office, and also it will be available in pharmacies.

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New treatments for sensitive teeth?

If you suffer from teeth that give you a sharp pain that lasts only a second when you drink something hot or cold there are new brush on products that can help.....one is a daily fluoride prescription mouthrinse or toothpaste (PreviDent 5000 Plus) that you do yourself at home....... also we have an in-office brush on medication (GLUMA DESENSITIZER) that coats the sensitive part of the tooth, usually at the gumline, it works instantly, lasts for months and sometimes years and is inexpensive.

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The best therapy for a dry mouth...

A dry and burning mouth is a very real dental problem because it is produced by a shortage of saliva. Saliva is very important in preventing decay and cavities as well as keeping the soft tissue mucosa of the mouth and throat lubricated, smooth and healthy. Dry mouth can have many causes but the chief ones are as side effects of many medications,certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer therapy, and it is also a byproduct of normal ageing usually beginning anytime after 50 years of age. The good news is that there is a convenient treatment available in the pharmacies manufactured under the trade name of Biotene™ in the form of toothpaste, gum and mouthwash as well as a dry mouth gel. They work well and they may help moisten your mouth if you have this problem. Also, if you have a dry mouth problem, it is very important that you use a prescription dose of daily fluoride rinses, toothpase or tablets.This flouride will help prevent the decay and cavities that is caused by the decrease in tooth protecting saliva. These prescriptions as well as the rinses and tablets are available in our office.

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