Hereford Dental Health Can Make Your Whites Whiter

Hi, I’m Dr. Craig Longenecker, an experienced Monkton general dentist serving the greater Parkton area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Monkton dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Maryland, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like…

Whitening vs Bleaching At Hereford Dental Health In Monkton

Teeth whitening and teeth bleaching, however, mean two different things in cosmetic dentistry. Surface cracks and stains occur on tooth enamel, exposing the yellower dentin below the surface. Discoloration can be the result of the natural aging process, illness, genetics, or dark colored food or drink. Foods and beverages that are both dark colored and acidic – like wine, coffee, and tomato sauce – have even greater staining power.