Are you ready to celebrate the “red, white, and blue” tomorrow? Independence day (4th of July) is a sacred American holiday. It’s also a great chance to enjoy time with family and friends in the sunshine. Good food, fun, and fireworks are sure to abound. In honor of July 4th, your Deerfield cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to discuss some reds, whites, and blues of dentistry.
Red Gums
There are sometimes no obvious symptoms with early gum disease, which is unfortunate since it effects such a large portion of our population. Nearly 80% of adults in America are thought to have some level of periodontal disease. One of the very earliest markers of gingivitis, however, is red, puffy, and possibly bleeding gum tissue. If you notice any of these issues, make an appointment with your Deerfield cosmetic dentist immediately. Preventive care and periodontal treatments can halt your gum disease before it advances. If you let gum disease go, you could end up needing cosmetic dental procedures to repair gum tissues that have receded.
White Teeth
Have you ever whitened your teeth? As long as you rely on the consultation of a professional, you can choose between either at-home teeth whitening with customized trays or in-office whitening with a laser. Dr. Engelberg can provide you with your service of choice. At home bleaching or office-based Zoom! and Boost procedures are all just as likely to provide you with multiple and noticeable shades of whitening for your teeth.
Blueberries
Did you know that July is National Blueberry Month? There are many reasons why your teeth might end up dull or stained and in need of whitening. One of the most obvious is darkly colored foods and beverages. Blueberries, though delicious and great for your body (with all of those anti-oxidants) can unfortunately stain your teeth. Dark berries, coffee, red wine, and tobacco are other examples of ways to stain your teeth. If you do opt for whitening, you may want to stay away from consuming these items for a while to help your results last longer
Teeth Whitening from Deerfield Cosmetic Dentist
Enjoy your 4th of July celebration, and if you are interested in a teeth whitening consultation, call your Deerfield cosmetic dentist at our 60015 dentist office by calling 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
