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Archives for November 2016

Dog chewed up my retainer, can I use my teeth whitening tray instead?

Posted on November 23, 2016 by smiles4u.

I made a dumb mistake and left my retainer out on the nightstand and wouldn’t you know, my dog found it and chewed it to bits! I only wear it at night, but I don’t have the money to replace it right now. I have some teeth whitening trays that fit great, so I’m wondering […]

Filed Under: Teeth Whitening Tagged With: broken retainer, can't afford to replace broken retainer, Des Moines Teeth Whitening, teeth whitening tray for a retainer

My dentist didn’t tell me I couldn’t use mouthwash & now my veneers are gray!

Posted on November 13, 2016 by smiles4u.

Since getting my porcelain veneers about a year ago, I’ve noticed that they are starting to look gray. My dentist didn’t give me any formal care instructions after the procedure, so I have just been doing what I have always done – brushing with a hard-bristled tooth brush, Colgate and rinsing daily with Listerine (with […]

Filed Under: Porcelain Veneers Tagged With: alcohol-free mouthwash, caring for porcelain veneers, Colgate toothpaste, Listerine, mouthwash contains alcohol, porcelain veneers turning gray, Prophy Jet

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