Anchorage Dentist Sees Increase In Teeth Whitening Patients

September 04, 2015 – – Dr. Terry J. Preece of Healthy Smiles Dental, a dental office based in Anchorage, Alaska, recently reported an increase in the number of patients seeking teeth whitening. This comes as no surprise to others in the dental industry, as the numbers of patients looking for whiter, brighter teeth has grown in general over the past few years.

It was found that the increase in the number of patients opting for professional teeth whitening as opposed to at-home treatments is due, in part, to information released from the American Dental Association (ADA) last year. The ADA went on record urging patients to visit their dentists to ensure that “teeth and gums are healthy, prior to using at-home whitening kits,” according to an article published by the ADA.

Dentists are trained to diagnose certain oral health conditions, and treat those conditions. “We are specifically trained and educated to evaluate factors that could determine whether it is safe to whiten teeth at home,” explained Dr. Preece.

The Anchorage dentist went on to state that his office offers professional teeth whitening, which is much safer in many cases than at-home treatments. “Patients could have gum disease or other issues that would make at-home whitening dangerous,” Preece stated.

The teeth whitening Anchorage residents should be looking for, either in a dental office or at home, ought to remove stains and dull, discolorations on the teeth. Dentin, the darker tissue of the teeth, can turn darker as a result of aging, drinking coffee, smoking, and other factors. It is important to note, however, that white teeth are not necessarily healthy teeth.

Dr. Preece explains that there could be underlying issues causing discoloration in the teeth, and those issues can only be evaluated by a professional dental team. He states, “You just don’t really know what is going on with your oral health if you haven’t visited a dentist in quite some time.” He states that it is better to check with a dentist prior to using whitening systems at home, just to rule out any issues that may possibly affect overall health.

Those looking for more information about a dentist Anchorage residents can go to for teeth whitening can contact Healthy Smiles Dental.

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Contact Healthy Smiles Dental:

Dr. Terry J. Preece
907-341-3139
info@anchoragehealthysmiles.com
12501 Old Seward Hwy Suite C
Anchorage, AK 99515

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