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Choosing How to Get Whiter Brighter Teeth

August 20th, 2011

Teeth Whitening Options Hi, everyone!

Thinking about whitening your teeth, but have questions? Are you unsure what method gets the best results or which one is right for you? Are you concerned about stories of tooth sensitivity during bleaching or worried about rumors that bleaching hurts your enamel?

Rest assured, modern bleaching does not hurt your enamel or strip your teeth. It works by generating oxygen which bleaches out “lifestyle stains” (food, tea, wine, smoke), as well as certain congenital enamel discolorations. All bleaching has the potential to cause some tooth sensitivity during the process, but WE ARE PROS at managing this. It’s never a problem and always goes away when you are done bleaching. We’ve been doing this for years and can help you choose the whitening technique that is best suited to your lifestyle, budget, tooth type and coloration. Bleaching your teeth allows you to have the white bright smile you’ve always dreamt of at a fraction of the cost of a single veneer for just one tooth. Read More→

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Features and Benefits of Teeth Whitening

by Dr Langberg

January 25th, 2011

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,

But sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

–Thich Nhat Hanh

Hi Everyone!

Teeth whitening is one of our specialties. We have had years of experience in bleaching teeth and are so excited by the possibilities when we see a patient with a stained or discolored smile. Here are just some of the benefits and features associated with this very popular cosmetic enhancement:

Benefits of Teeth Whitening:

· You will just know that your smile radiates, eliminating any previous smile inhibition that exists because you subconsciously do not want to reveal your stained teeth.

· It brings an additional measure of self-esteem when you are going for that special job interview, a special date or anticipated social event.

· It makes a positive difference in the way you look and act. Unconsciously, you will be more outgoing, animated, and energized.

· You will look and feel younger, more attractive, and more vital.

· Your smile is your “calling card” to the world. Human beings are social creatures and when you meet people they typically decide what kind of person you are by the look in your eyes and your smile. If you are ready to change your smile, teeth whitening is the quickest and least expensive way to do it!

Features of Teeth Whitening:

· It is great for removing “lifestyle” stains like those from tea and coffee.

· The level of whitening is controllable so you can adjust the amount of whitening you get according to your own personal goal.

· You only need to whiten whatever number of teeth that you choose.

· It is the least expensive or invasive of any of the cosmetic procedures. And no shots or drilling!

· It produces results relatively quickly and is easy and cheap to maintain.

· We have three whitening techniques for you to select from: you can choose in-office, in-home, or combination office/home whitening treatments. We are really good at this and get fantastic results regardless of which technique you choose!

Call our office in Southfield at 248-356-8790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting and arrange a free consultation so we will help you select the best and most appropriate whitening technique for you and your lifestyle and answer any questions you may have!

So until next time,

Mark W Langberg, DDS, FAGD

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Fixing Gaps Between Your Teeth

by Dr Langberg

January 4th, 2011

Hi everyone!

When adjacent teeth do not touch we call it a “diastema” , which is just a fancy word for the gaps or spaces between your teeth. This can be caused by teeth that are too narrow your mouth, missing teeth, or an uneven bite. These spaces can be very tiny or large enough to be unsightly or a food pack problem.

Because sometimes spaces between teeth are not attractive or may cause discomfort when chewing, our office uses many different approaches when eliminating these gaps:

Orthodontics: Often clear braces, called Invisalign or ClearCorrect can be used to close the spaces between teeth. The advantage with this approach is that there are no restorations to be done and no wires or metal brackets that show on your teeth. It can take from just a few to 18 months to reposition your teeth and we work with several talented and experienced orthodontists in our area and get terrific results.

Bonding: Bonding refers to a procedure where I carefully attach plastic or composite resin to your teeth. This is perfect for smaller spaces and the color is custom blended to exactly match your teeth. Most times this does not require any anesthetic and can be done in one visit.

Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers or laminates (Lumineers) are great for larger spaces and also make it much easier for us to lighten or lengthen your teeth at the same time. They are more durable and longer lasting than composite bonding. They are custom shaded and individually hand made at a dental lab and are the “gold standard” for restorative solutions to closing spaces between your teeth.

Porcelain Crowns: When the teeth with gaps between them require more comprehensive restorations due to decay, wear, fracture or previous large fillings we will consider custom shaded porcelain crowns. Many times the choice between porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns will depend on the condition or degree of destruction on the backside your teeth. Veneers by definition do not cover the back of your teeth and so require a relatively intact backside as opposed to crowns which cover the entire tooth.

What is great about any of these procedures is that your appearance changes for the better dramatically! Patients are always blown away by our results! In addition, many times lips and cheeks are better supported and patients notice more youthful facial profiles. And it is always a bonus when not just your spaces are closed, but your smile is whitened and brightened.

Call our office in Southfield at 248-356-8790 if you are concerned about those spaces between your teeth. I will be pleased to meet with you free of charge to discuss all your options to close those gaps and make your smile the best it can be!

That’s all for this week! Until next time,

Mark W Langberg, DDS, FAGD

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Teeth and the Hill Tribes of Thailand

by Dr Langberg

February 7th, 2009

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It’s been a couple of months since I last wrote and during that time my family and I had the opportunity to visit Thailand over the holidays. We had a wonderful time together and learned a lot about a part of the world that is so different from what we are used to in the West. While we were there, we traveled to the mountainous regions of northern Thailand and visited several hill tribe villages. The term hill tribe refers to ethnic minorities who migrated to Thailand within the last 200 years from China (Hmong and Yao peoples), Tibet (Akha, Lahu and Lisu tribes), and Burma/Myanmar (the Karen tribe, the ones with the long, ringed necks). All of the tribes live an agricultural life, cultivating rice, corn, vegetables, fruit and opium, and some some raise livestock. Unfortunately, we were not able to visit the Karen tribe. The villages we visited had limited electricity and little indoor plumbing and their homes were mostly made of bamboo and thatched roofs. They face many challenges: poverty, limited education, drug abuse, prostitution and AIDS are common. Their traditional clothing was awesome, lit with brilliant bold colors which they enthusiastically displayed to draw attention to the handcrafts for sale. Many of the older folks had red-stained or black stained teeth and gums and the effect was quite startling! Their grins were a result of residue from chewing the betel nut, a mild hallucinogen. They are quite nonchalant about it, and I chuckled to myself thinking what my before/after album would look like if one of them would agree to even a minimum of modern cosmetic dentistry! I am including a few photos in this blog. It is quite amazing how arbitrary and random our cultural cosmetic preferences are!