Tooth whitening has become immensely popular worldwide. Once a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, teeth whitening has become more affordable with take home kits and procedures being offered by most dental offices. People get their teeth whitened before weddings, job interviews and other important events because it makes them appear successful, healthy and professional. This has long been the common perception of whitened teeth, whereas yellow teeth tend to suggest a slovenly attitude. The shade of a person’s teeth is viewed as a reflection of their personality.
If you want to have your teeth a little lighter, then it matters a LOT what type of whitening you do. Dr. Marks has been doing teeth whitening since 1985. What he has found is that everyone needs a different or customized approach. To get amazing results with teeth whitening, a number of things have to be incorporated into your plan.
- What whitening personality type are you? (want it fast, willing to work at it)
- What is your enamel like? (thin/somewhat transparent or thick)
- Is your stain superficial, internally gray or yellow? (Gray stain is more resistant to whitening and takes more time and concentration. Superficial stain will respond well to a good “cleaning”…you may not need professional whitening.)
- Do you have sensitivity in your teeth? (this has a HUGE effect on what type of whitening you do)
- Do you have any front teeth fillings or crowns (or porcelain veneers)?
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects a large portion of the population — more than 18 million Americans are struggling with sleep apnea. Unfortunately, many cases go ignored or misdiagnosed simply because the condition’s side effects are similar to those of other disorders affecting sleep, like depression and anxiety. But it couldn’t be more important for sufferers to seek an effective treatment. That’s why we’re so excited to unveil our newest resource for people affected by snoring and sleep apnea in State College: a brand new website focused solely on the condition and its treatment!
If you’re an adult dealing with slight gaps or other imperfections in your front teeth, you don’t have to endure the inconvenience of metal braces to get the beautiful smile you deserve. That’s welcome news, right? We think so, too. Learn how the team at Donald Marks Family Dentistry can reveal your best smile with porcelain veneers in State College, PA!
Donald M. Marks DMD offers clear braces in his State College, PA office. Comfortable, discreet aligners move crooked teeth into healthier and better looking positions.
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If you’ve ever been told you need braces but said no because of the time, hassle, discomfort, or embarrassment of traditional metal, the ClearCorrect alignment tray system may be right for you. For many years, metal brackets and wires have been used to correct crooked, gapped, and misaligned teeth by tightening wires that pull brackets shifting teeth into proper alignment. Traditional orthodontics are extremely effective, but treatment impacts every aspect of patients’ lives. Bracket and wire braces require regular visits for tightening and adjustment, changes to diet and oral hygiene routines, take as long as 24 months to complete, and give patients a metallic smile. Thanks to advances in orthodontics, our State College, PA dental patients have a more cosmetic, convenient solution: the 
