teeth whitening

A very popular procedure in today’s world of cosmetic dentistry is the no-prep veneer. With improved dental technology, dentists can create porcelain veneers that are less than half a millimeter thick. These “thin veneers” can allow smile makeovers with little or no drilling. No-prep veneers are ideal for permanent whitening, minor orthodontic issues and transforming small teeth or teeth with spaces into beautiful and dazzling smiles. The McCarl dental patient in the pictures above transformed his smile in just two visits to our dental office with no preparation thin dental veneers. The thin veneers covered chipped teeth, gave crooked teeth a straight appearance and permanently whitened his smile.

Many people want the cosmetic improvements porcelain veneers provide for a smile but are hesitant about the preparation of the face of the tooth that is required for traditional dental veneers. With the new minimal and no preparation veneers, cosmetic dentistry has become more comfortable, affordable and convenient. Dental veneers can transform a smile in just two visits to the dentist. Thin veneers are often an ideal solution.

Click this link to watch a video testimonial by a McCarl dental patient who improved his smile with minimal preparation thin veneers. He was concerned about yellowed, chipped teeth with spaces and was thrilled to have a beautiful white smile in just two visits.

Traditional veneers are thicker porcelain and require some reduction on the face of your teeth. These veneers are still the treatment of choice when teeth are too crowded or when protruding teeth need to be brought back into the smile line. Many times a patient’s unique situation is best served by a combination of thin and traditional veneers. Tooth structure may need to be modified only on selected teeth in your smile to get optimal results.

A smile makeover consultation with a dentist who is experienced in cosmetic dental treatment is the first step for improving your smile. The dentists at McCarl Dental Group combine experience in cosmetic dentistry, advances in dental technology and genuine care for our dental patients. We listen carefully to your concerns and goals. There is usually more than one solution to dental problems. McCarl dentists offer a variety of dental procedures and explain how they can improve your smile. A smile makeover can include teeth whitening, dental implants, porcelain traditional veneers, thin veneers or porcelain crowns. The combination of treatments gives a great outcome and lowers the total price.

It is important for dentists to use a top quality dental lab for fabrication of porcelain veneers. The highest quality traditional and thin porcelain veneers have the shading and characteristics of natural teeth. With the recent improvements in dental technology, more people are choosing to enhance their smiles with restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Ask a dentist experienced with all types of cosmetic dentistry what would be best for you.

College is a time for new experiences, new friends, and unfortunately – new cavities. A diet high in sugar combined with changes in personal hygiene cause tooth decay and a dramatic increase in dental cavities during college years.

Today’s hectic college lifestyle is filled with fast food, sugar-packed coffees and soft drinks. Even diet sodas increase the likelihood of cavities because bacteria thrive in an acidic environment. Sugar-loving bacteria that are normally present in and around the teeth produce byproducts which cause breakdown of tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay and dental cavities. The Greenbelt Office of McCarl Dental Group is 10 minutes from University of Maryland College Park Campus. Students with dental concerns are often referred to our Greenbelt office directly from the University Health Center. The College Park Shuttle Bus stops right in front of our Greenbelt dental office. McCarl Dentists offer same day emergency dental treatment. We can also help order replacement Invisalign trays and, of course, offer a full range of preventive dental health services. Our new patient visit costs only $45 for a comprehensive dental exam, professional hygiene cleaning and necessary x-rays.

Symptoms of cavities and tooth decay vary depending on the location and depth. Initially, cavities may not cause symptoms. As tooth decay progresses, it may cause tooth sensitivity or a toothache.  A toothache can cause varying degrees of pain when you bite down or when you eat or drink something sweet, hot, or cold. There may be visible holes or pits in your teeth which can also cause discomfort or pain in your mouth or jaw. A dental cavity will not get better on its own. If you’re experiencing one or more cavity symptoms, it’s time to see your dentist at McCarl Dental Group in Greenbelt and Millersville Maryland.

When you have a dental cavity, your dentist will remove the bacteria and decay and fill the cavity to restore strength to the tooth. In deep cavities, the nerve of the tooth may also be infected. This requires additional cleaning of the infected nerve called a “root canal”. Luckily, this only occurs in the deepest of cavities. Usually there are warning signs, such as sensitivity to extreme temperatures and to sweet foods.

“Pit and fissure” cavities are the most common type of cavities. Back teeth or molars have natural grooves, fissures and pits on their chewing surface.  Toothbrush bristles cannot reach inside deep pits, grooves, or fissures, which allows plaque and tartar to accumulate. During college years, flossing is often ignored, leading to tooth decay and cavities in between the teeth. Because of their location, cavities between the teeth or “interproximal” cavities are frequently only seen with an x-ray.

Preventing Dental Cavities
The first step in preventing cavities is to maintain good oral hygiene to minimize bacterial colonization. This includes brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. It is also important to eat well-balanced, nutritious meals with limited snacking. The use of a fluoride rinse also helps strengthen tooth enamel.  Although college schedules are busy, it is very important to maintain regularly scheduled dental visits for teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment.  Dental exams improve the likelihood of early detection of cavities and treatment with a small rather than large filling.

Complete this checklist before you return to college!

1. Schedule a dental check up now. Call 410-987-8800 -we were voted best dentists in Millersville Maryland 21108 and 301-474-4144 for a top dentist in Greenbelt Maryland 20770.

2. Get your wisdom teeth checked. Wisdom teeth often erupt during college years. If they are not correctly aligned or are impacted they can cause pain or get infected requiring emergency dental care.

3. Ask for an NTI nightguard appliance. College students frequently experience stress. Grinding and clenching your teeth can cause chipping and excessive wear to your teeth, NTI dental mouthguards can eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with teeth grinding.

4. Want to dazzle your new friends with your smile? Have your teeth whitened!

5. NOW IS THE TIME TO DEVELOP  EATING HABITS FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTH!

Best wishes from your dentists and dental hygienists at McCarl Dental Group!

Dental Hygiene and Periodontal Therapy
BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR TEETH FOR A LONGER HEALTHIER LIFE!
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/brush-and-floss-your-teeth/

DENTAL CARE BEFORE AND DURING CHEMOTHERAPY
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/dental-care-for-chemotherapy/

Teeth Whitening
ARE OVER-THE-COUNTER WHITENERS AS EFFECTIVE AS PROFESSIONAL WHITENING PRODUCTS?
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/over-the-counter-whiteners/

White Composite Fillings

COMPOSITE FILLINGS FOR TOOTH DECAY

http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/composite-filling-tooth-decay/

Minimally Invasive Implants, Mini Dental Implants and Traditional Dental Implants
ANNAPOLIS DENTAL IMPLANT PATIENT HAPPY WITH EASE AND SPEED OF PROCEDURE
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/annapolis-dental-implant/

The Newest Dental Implants are a Convenient and Affordable Solution for Missing Teeth
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/dental-implants-missing-teeth/

Invisalign Orthodontics
GREENBELT DENTIST FEATURES INVISIBLE BRACES WITH INVISALIGN ORTHODONTICS
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/greenbelt-dentist-invisalign/

Porcelain Dental Veneers
NO PREP VENEERS – BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/no-prep-veneers-photographs

No Prep Veneers by McCarl Dental Group
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/no-prep-veneers/

PORCELAIN VENEERS AND THIN VENEERS
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/porcelain-veneers-lumineers/

Porcelain Crowns and Bridges
COSMETIC DENTISTRY WITH PORCELAIN CROWNS AND VENEERS BY MCCARL DENTISTS FEATURED ON NATIONAL DENTAL WEBSITE!
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/cosmetic-dentistry/

HOW WE COMBINE TECHNIQUE, TECHNOLOGY AND ARTISTRY TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN CROWNS AND VENEERS AT MCCARL DENTAL GROUP
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/porcelain-crowns-and-veneers/

Oral Cancer Screening
ORAL CANCER RATES INCREASING IN YOUNG WOMEN
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/oral-cancer-in-young-women/

Emergency Dental Care
DENTAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR BROKEN TEETH
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/dental-emergency-treatment/

DENTAL EMERGENCIES – SAME DAY CARE AT MCCARL DENTAL GROUP
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/dental-emergencies/

EMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENT FOR A BROKEN TOOTH
http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/emergency-dental-treatment/

All of our McCarl Dental Group blog articles are carefully researched by health care professionals and reviewed by a McCarl Dentist. We are passionate about providing the highest quality dental care and patient education. McCarl  dentists serve patients in Severna Park, Annapolis, Crofton, Gambrills, Crownsville, Millersville, College Park, Lanham, Seabrook, Bowie, New Carrollton, Laurel, and Greenbelt, Maryland. Our featured dental services   include traditional porcelain veneers and no prep veneers, porcelain crowns and bridges, Invisalign orthodontics, teeth whitening, minimally invasive and traditional dental implants, composite white fillings, dental hygiene and periodontal treatment. The Dentists at McCarl Dental Group are listed in America’s Top Dentists,  Best Dentists by Capital Gazette Communications and HometownAnnapolis.com and Top Dentists by What’s Up? Annapolis. Visit McCarlDental Blog at http://www.mccarldental.com/blog/.

Professional teeth whiteners are significantly more effective than over-the-counter products.  Our every day toothpastes contain abrasive particles that help scrub stains from teeth.  When stains are too stubborn for toothpaste, whiteners are often a great choice for brightening a smile.  All whitening products are most effective after you have had your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist. The professional teeth whitening experts at McCarl Dental Group are Annapolis top dentists.  We offer discount teeth whitening. McCarl Dental Group at Shipley’s Choice is conveniently located near Annapolis Maryland and Severna Park.

Over-the-counter whitening gels and strips contain formulas that whiten teeth from the inside but are less concentrated than professional whiteners prescribed by your dentist.   Results will vary depending on the tooth color, types of stain, and overall oral health.  It doesn’t hurt to try these products, and some people get pretty good results.  But typically, we do not see a dramatic difference.  If you’re looking for significant color changes in your teeth and a more long-lasting result, then your best bet is to see your dentist, who has access to the most effective whitening technologies.

The Greenbelt and Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group offer teeth whitening at our cost as a gift to our new and existing patients.  Tray system whitening allows patients the choice of wearing trays for 30 minutes during the day for up to a week, or for about three nights while sleeping.  This whitening technique is very comfortable, and our patients are delighted with the fabulous, long lasting results.  Based on our many years of experience with whitening and bleaching products, we have found that both the Zoom Whitening System and DayWhite Nite White are highly effective.   Please visit the McCarl Dental Group offices in Greenbelt or Shipley’s Choice Medical Park to take advantage of  our Greenbelt, Millersville, Annapolis and Severna Park Teeth Whitening discounts.

Our smile is one of the first things people see when we greet them.  A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.  Are your teeth bright and clean?  Do you have stains from red wine, cola, coffee and tea?

Teeth whitening or bleaching is an economical, easy and effective and way to brighten a smile with fabulous, long lasting results.  At McCarl Dental Group this is such a popular procedure, that as a gift of appreciation to our patients we offer teeth whitening at our cost!  For $200, you can have a bright sparkling smile to celebrate the New Year!

In just two quick appointments you can have the best whitening technology available — the home tray whitening system.  Simply wear trays for 30 minutes during the day for up to a week, or for about three nights while sleeping.  This whitening technique is very comfortable, less expensive, and our patients are delighted.  Both the Zoom Whitening System and Day/Night White are highly effective.

Please call McCarl Dental Group at Greenbelt or Shipley’s Choice Medical Park for our Greenbelt and Severna Park teeth whitening discounts.