If you have looked into Ann Arbor teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have in common is that they use a solution containing peroxide to remove the stains that have settled in the natural microscopic cracks in your tooth enamel.

There are many DIY teeth bleaching products available in Ann Arbor and it seems like new ones appear every time you visit the toothpaste aisle at your Ann Arbor grocery or drug store.

These Ann Arbor tooth whitening strips and tooth whitening pens can sometimes whiten your teeth a few shades, but the peroxide concentration is much lower than the whitening solutions used in Ann Arbor cosmetic dental offices. It may not be strong enough for your tooth stains.

Tooth whitening offered at Ann Arbor mall kiosks is risky, also. Most of these teeth whitening businesses in Michigan have no professional oversight and the employees have little dental training. (Except instruction on how to take advantage of customer naivety.)

Gary Sasaki recommends that you use extreme caution when considering a take-home Ypsilanti tooth whitener. If you have tooth decay, gum recession, crowns, or dental veneers, you should deal with these issues before you whiten your teeth.

The portion of your teeth below the gumline, if exposed, may respond differently to tooth whitener. Likewise, the peroxide solution does not noticeably whiten crowns and veneers. If you use a DIY tooth whitener on teeth with extensive porcelain restorations, you should probably hope it doesn’t whiten too much–you may end up with a two- or three-tone smile!

Even though Ann Arbor teeth whitening seems fairly straightforward, your teeth deserve a professional opinion. After all, we are talking about teeth here. You can’t fix an uneven teeth whitening result like you can a bad hair-coloring job.

Schedule a Ann Arbor tooth bleaching evaluation before you waste your money on more Crest White Strips. We can be reached at 734-482-7466.

Whitening Rinses
Saline whitening rinses are similar to mouthwashes. They kill bacteria, freshen breath and may help remove plaque. Whitening rinses, however, contain tooth-whitening ingredients not found in mouthwashes. Manufacturers advise taking a mouthful of the rinse and letting it slosh around on your teeth for one minute twice a day. Though this method is simple, many users never notice a lightening of their teeth. This is probably because the rinse does not touch your teeth long enough to truly whiten them.

Whitening Strips
The whitening strips you can buy in Ann Arbor grocery stores have a couple of drawbacks. Though they contain a bleaching agent, it is much less potent than those used in Plymouth dental offices. Another problem is that they do not whiten between teeth because the strips only touch the front surface. Though it is possible to remove stains, it can take months to see any whitening. By that point, you have probably spent more money than you would have if you’d have chosen the professional system at your Ann Arbor cosmetic dental clinic.

Teeth Whitening Gels
Whitening gels are painted onto teeth with a small brush. One problem with whitening gels is that they only stick to dry teeth. If any saliva gets on the teeth during treatment, the gel is more likely to slide off.

If you are serious about dramatically whitening your teeth, the safest, quickest, and most affordable system is at your Ann Arbor dental office.

Gary Sasaki DDS, MS is located at 1900 Packard Rd. in Ann Arbor. Our phone number is 734-482-7466. You can find more information about teeth whitening on our Ann Arbor dental website online at http://midentalspa.com/about_drs.htm.

-Gary Sasaki

Some show a ‘real Belleville mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Saline dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to a page that contains a convincing Plymouth tooth whitening testimonial. They bolster their legitimacy by aligning themselves with respected companies such as CNN, USA Today and Forbes.

Unfortunately, most of these are rip-offs. In a recent article, the Better Business Bureau explains the scam:

The countless Web sites for various teeth whitening products claim to offer a no-risk, money back guarantee, free trial of the product. To sign up, customers must provide a credit or debit card number to cover shipping. Complainants to BBB state that they are billed before their trial ends and continue to be billed after they have told the company they want to cancel.

Complainants also may find mystery charges for other companies and services that they didn’t realize they were signing up for with their ‘free’ trial.

The BBB has received complaints about the following company/product names:

• Dazzle White
• White Smile
• Teeth Smile
• Dazzle Smile
• Ivory White
• Max White
• My Whitening
• Gleaming White Smile
• Advanced Wellness Research

Don’t trust your smile to an internet scammer. Your Ann Arbor tooth whitening dental office is the only place for safe teeth bleaching. You don’t want to take a chance with your credit card number or your tooth enamel! Call us at Gary Sasaki DDS, MS for advanced cosmetic dentistry and worry-free tooth whitening. You can reach us at 734-482-7466.

This is a great time for Ann Arbor men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Gary Sasaki DDS, MS in Ann Arbor. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a Belleville wedding, Saline party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

Teeth bleaching can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our Ann Arbor cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that Ann Arbor tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. Ann Arbor tooth bleaching clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

Plymouth tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching in Ann Arbor is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

• Gary Sasaki DDS, MS
• 734-482-7466
• 1900 Packard Rd.
• Ann Arbor, Michigan
• http://www.midentalspa.com
• cosmetic dentistry
• dental implants

Gary Sasaki DDS, MS can help you understand your options for teeth whitening, and can help you understand the results you may expect from various teeth whitening options.  Our office also offers BriteSmile teeth whitening.

Over the counter whitening products can give varied results, with most customers feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with their over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions.

Your professional Ann Arbor, Michigan general dentist can help you whiten your teeth effectively, with professional results. If you are ready to try a teeth whitening product, please give us a call, or come into our dental practice, and let us share with you the options available and the results you should expect.

-Gary Sasaki 734-482-7466

Here is some basic advice on tooth whitening from Gary Sasaki DDS, MS:

First, we encourage you to visit our office in Ann Arbor before starting a tooth whitening system. It is a good idea to have your teeth checked and analyzed by a general dentist before starting a tooth whitening program. Your dental history will help us know if tooth whitening is for you.

Over-the-counter teeth whitening products available in the Ann Arbor area will provide varying degrees of effectiveness on your teeth. If used improperly, tooth whitening solutions can cause problems including tooth sensitivity, over whitening, damage to your tooth enamel, and irregular coloration. Whitening too much can even have a reverse effect, making your teeth look gray.

We recommend you begin with the comfortable, friendly, professional and relaxing professionals at Gary Sasaki DDS, MS to get started with a tooth whitening solution that will give you the best tooth whitening results.  Gary Sasaki provides in-office BriteSmile teeth whitening.

Dentist Sasaki at Gary Sasaki DDS, MS can help you determine whether your teeth can be whitened safely and effectively. We can also recommend tooth whitening solutions that will work best for you. Gary Sasaki DDS, MS is a good place to start for this important decision.

Our office is located at 1900 Packard Rd. , Ann Arbor, Michigan 48197. Please give us a call or stop by to make an appointment to discuss your tooth whitening plans. We are eager to help you make the best decision about your tooth whitening.

Our comfortable, friendly, professional and relaxing is available to discuss tooth whitening solutions, explain tooth whitening options, and check your teeth to make sure you will get the tooth whitening results you want.

I look forward to seeing your beautiful bright smile.

—Gary Sasaki, tooth whitening for the Ann Arbor community. Call us at 734-482-7466.

There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Ann Arbor. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget, you need to understand the differences in the systems.

Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Ann Arbor dentists who offer professional in-office tooth bleaching use a whitening gel with a high concentration of peroxide. Some Saline in-office tooth whitening systems use a light that causes the tooth bleaching agent to work faster. There are different types of lights including halogen, plasma arc, metal halide and laser; but they all work the same way. When the light is shined at teeth on which the whitening gel is applied, it causes the peroxide to break down into free radicals, which are active oxygen molecules. This process naturally occurs without the light, but the light makes it happen faster. That is why you can get whiter teeth in just one hour.

Most Ann Arbor cosmetic dentists also offer take home tooth whitening systems. Although these procedures take a bit longer to work, they achieve the same dramatic results. For many Plymouth and Belleville clients, this is the most affordable teeth whitening system.

At Gary Sasaki DDS, MS, we offer safe and effective teeth bleaching. Our Ann Arbor cosmetic dentistry patients can’t believe how great their teeth look when they remove the stains and restore the brightness. If you would like to learn why our system is superior, schedule a consultation by calling our office at 734-482-7466.

After Dr. Gary Sasaki and team here in Ypsilanti whiten your smile, you can help ensure that your pearly whites will not loose their splendor! Naturally over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Dr. Sasaki offers helpful and everyday tips to make your bright smile last.

First, rinse daily with peroxide or mouthwash. Not only do these products improve oral hygiene and cut down on bacteria, but they also have an effect on whitening your teeth. Additionally, there are many over-the-counter mouthwashes with an extra whitening agent which will help prolong your whitened smile.

Another natural teeth whitening remedy is to regularly consume foods and drinks that fight bacteria, such as straight cranberry juice and celery. Doing so reduces the amount of plaque on your teeth which enhances their white appearance.

There are some materials (and daily practices) to avoid because they will stain your teeth over time. These include coffee, tea, soft drinks, red wine, smoking, and even some medications. If you cannot cut these out of your life, simply rinse your mouth out each time after you use them.

We probably don’t need to remind you, but brushing your teeth correctly a couple times a day will greatly help you keep your white smile. You may choose a toothpaste with extra whitening or baking soda to help the process. Proper brushing technique should take you at least two minutes using short brush strokes, paying close attention to the gum line and hard-to-reach areas. Clean the outer surfaces of your upper, then lower teeth, as well as inner surfaces. Finally, don’t forget the chewing surfaces and your tongue. Using good brushing techniques for 120 seconds will improve oral hygiene, and permanent stains will not build up as fast.

As you can see, it doesn’t take too much effort or money to make your whitened smile last. If you have any questions or would like additional tips on how to make your fresh, white smile last, call Dr. Sasaki today at 734-482-7466. And if you haven’t made that teeth whitening appointment yet, with ALL proceeds going to childrens’ charities; check out our website at www.thedentalspa.forgreatdentalcare.com/ Thanks!