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Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Why Isn't Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening My Teeth?
All teeth whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide or some derivative of it and that is how it whitens teeth. If what you're using...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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Do I Rinse After Whitening Strips?
After taking the whitening strips off you should rinse your mouth to remove all residual whitening gel so you don't swallow excessive...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 3, 20245 min read
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What Is The Average Tooth Color?
The average tooth color is shade A3 for the vast majority of the population and that is according to statistics from research studies....
David Chen, DDS
Jan 3, 20244 min read
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How Often Can You Really Use Whitening Strips?
There is no consensus on how often you can use teeth whitening strips but it is not recommended to whiten your teeth every single day....
David Chen, DDS
Dec 28, 20234 min read
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How To Stop Saliva While Teeth Whitening
The best way to stop your saliva from pooling while you are teeth whitening is to go to sleep while using the product. This fact is...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 28, 20235 min read
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Is Hydrogen Peroxide Safe For Use On Teeth?
When used as directed, hydrogen peroxide is safe to use on your teeth during whitening and also as a mouthwash. Teeth sensitive may occur...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 27, 20236 min read
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Does Whitening Toothpaste Really Whiten Teeth?
All whitening toothpastes will whiten your teeth by mechanically removing extrinsic stains and if they contain peroxide, it can even...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 26, 202311 min read
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Internal Tooth Bleaching: Things To Know
Internal tooth bleaching is a professional teeth whitening procedure that is done in-office to whiten a discolored dead tooth from the...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 13, 20237 min read
2,148 views
Does Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse Whiten Teeth?
No, chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse does not whiten your teeth because it doesn't possess the ability to bleach them whiter but it can...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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Are Yellow Teeth Healthy or Unhealthy?
For most people yellow teeth are healthy but there is one particular situation where it can be unhealthy and it depends on the cause of...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20235 min read
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Is The B1 Tooth Shade Too White?
The B1 shade is not too white because the bleached teeth shades are much whiter than it, but it is the whitest natural tooth color....
David Chen, DDS
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Does Stannous Fluoride Stain Teeth?
Stannous fluoride can stain our teeth because the stannous (tin complex) which is bound to the fluoride can interact with sulfurs which...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 3, 20235 min read
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Can You Whiten Teeth After Fluoride Treatment?
You can do teeth whitening after fluoride treatment because sodium fluoride doesn't affect the bleaching process but it depends on the...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 1, 20235 min read
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PAP vs PAP+ Teeth Whitening: What's The Difference?
The main difference between PAP and PAP+ whitening products is that the PAP+ contains an additional ingredient called nano-hydroxyapatite...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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How To Remove Chlorhexidine Stains From Teeth
The most effective way to remove chlorhexidine stains from teeth is by getting a professional dental cleaning. The next best alternative...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 20, 20234 min read
13,731 views
Did You Just Swallow Saliva With Crest Whitening Strips?
So you've been using the Crest white strips because you wanted whiter teeth. However, what you've noticed is that the instructions tell...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 17, 20236 min read
11,813 views
All The Different Types Of Teeth Stains
Different types of teeth stains can have different etiologies and consequently the way to remove them may also differ. Therefore in order...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 15, 20236 min read
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PAP Teeth Whitening: Things To Know
Recently, a new teeth whitening product called PAP (phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid) has emerged onto the market. The claims are that it is...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 10, 20235 min read
2,623 views
Do Teeth Whitening Lights Work?
Teeth whitening with a LED light is hotly debated and extremely divisive among the dental community. One side vehemently opposes it...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 10, 20238 min read
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Vital vs Non-vital Teeth Whitening Comparison
In general, over the counter and professional teeth whitening products can be used for both vital and non-vital teeth. The only exception...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 9, 20234 min read
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