Don't Miss Your Chance to Enter Our Photo Contest!

In case you missed it, we wanted to remind everyone to enter photo contest titled “One More Good Reason to See the Dentist.” Are there summer activities or fantastical food splurges that may mean a trip to the dentist later? Be creative and have fun! Send your pictures to gentledent@sbcglobal.net... ...and put a title for your picture in the e-mail subject line. Winner will receive a “Movie Night at Home” package, which includes a DVD player, the movie Avatar, popcorn and soda for four. All photos must be submitted by August 31st, 2010. The winning photo will be announced on September 10, 2010. In the meantime, enjoy the latest entry above, entitled "A Loose Tooth".

Professional Custom Whitening Trays

You've seen the toothpastes and mouthwashes aimed at giving you a whiter smile. These in-home products can help reduce stains from coffee, tobacco, tea, wine and other heavily pigmented foods, but they will not dramatically change the color of the teeth.

We're sure you have also see the over the counter whitening strip kits. While these can work well for young adults and teens, their effect for adults is often not as effective.These strips only treat the front six or eight teeth, and cannot whiten your entire smile.

So what is the answer? One of the methods we offer at Gentle Dental Associates is professional custom whitening trays. These are an easy way to whiten all of your teeth and allow you more control of the whitening process. Once we create your trays in the office, the whitening kit can be used in-home, and comes with custom whitening gel in various strengths depending on the sensitivity of your teeth.

These trays are comfortable to wear, and the application time is only about 15 to 30 minutes. If you have been considering a teeth whitening solution, give us a call today!

Gum Disease Can Sneak Up On You

It’s easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!

Signs to watch for:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment right away by calling The Gentle Dental Associates of Ann Arbor, MI. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!

Gentle Dental Associates Preschool Presentation

Recently Pat and Renee gave a presentation to a group of preschoolers from Perry Nursery School on how to brush their teeth. They also talked with the children about nutrition, and how to make the right choices for their oral health! We've included this video above about their presentation, enjoy! At Gentle Dental Associates of Ann Arbor, MI, we work with patients of all ages to help achieve their oral health goals. Call us today to schedule an appointment!