Dr. Beshar’s Dental Blog

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of teeth whitening options for those of us in the Midtown area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure?

Visiting your local Midtown dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why I always recommend a visit to Marc J. Beshar Dentistry (our dental practice) to visit with me and talk about it. I’m Dr. Marc Beshar, and as a Midtown cosmetic dentist, I am not only experienced with teeth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. I can recommend tooth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, I can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our Midtown patients ask about tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional tooth whitening procedures we can do right here in our Midtown area dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Having a dental exam and consulting with your dentist before you begin a tooth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a tooth whitening procedure, and you live in Midtown, come in and visit with me for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

I look forward to hearing from you.

-Dr. Marc Beshar
646-434-1238

If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Midtown Duane Reade, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Midtown were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter in Midtown.

Whitening Rinses
Midtown 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 Midtown grocery stores have a couple of drawbacks. Though they contain a bleaching agent, it is much less potent than those used in Midtown 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 Midtown tooth whitening 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 Midtown cosmetic dental office.

Marc J. Beshar Dentistry is located at 25 Central Park W, Ste 1C in New York City. Our phone number is 646-434-1238. You can find more information on our Midtown dentist website online at http://www.drbeshar.com/about-dr-beshar/.

If you are like most NYC web users, you have probably seen the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’.

Some show a ‘real Manhattan mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Midtown dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to a page that contains a convincing NYC 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 NYC 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 Marc J. Beshar Dentistry for advanced cosmetic dentistry and worry-free tooth whitening. You can reach us at 646-434-1238.

Tooth whitening has really taken off in New York City. It has become a popular dental procedure and can provide excellent results if done properly.

There are a lot of options when it comes to tooth whitening. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter options that you can get at your local pharmacy, or can go to a professional to get a complete tooth whitening solution.

It is a good idea to consult with your dentist before teeth whitening, regardless of whether you choose to use an over-the-counter product. Your dentist will be able to help you understand the results you can expect, and can help recommend a product that will work for you.

There are many variables when it comes to tooth whitening. The color of your teeth at the beginning of your treatment will make a difference for your ending result. Different tooth whitening treatments will each produce a different result. Your New York City dentist has experience with tooth coloration and the types of treatments available.

In many cases, your New York dentist will be able to provide you with a tooth whitening solution that you can take home with you. In some cases, your New York dentist may recommend a professional treatment that is done at the dentist’s office such as Zoom whitening.

Professional tooth whitening can produce dramatic results in a single treatment, and is often done over a few treatments.

Tooth whitening is less expensive than it was in the earlier days of tooth whitening technology. Today, tooth whitening treatments are very affordable, and don’t take the time they used to.

If you are interested in a cosmetic dentistry consultation in the New York area, please call Marc J. Beshar Dentistry and make an appointment to see me. I will be happy to give you a check up, assess your tooth color, and recommend tooth whitening treatments that may be right for you.

-Marc Beshar, Dentist

Teeth whitening has become very popular in New York City, New York as an easy way to change your smile with little effort and no pain.

Marc J. Beshar Dentistry can help you understand your options for teeth whitening, and can help you understand the results you may expect from various teeth whitening options.

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 New York City cosmetic dentist can help you whiten your teeth effectively with professional results with Zoom whitening. 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.

-Marc J. Beshar, DMD 646-434-1238

What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Midtown?

There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Midtown. 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. Midtown dentists who offer professional in-office tooth bleaching use a whitening gel with a high concentration of peroxide. Some Midtown in-office tooth whitening systems use a light that causes the tooth bleaching agent to work faster. One brand is Zoom whitening.  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 Midtown 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 Midtown clients, this is the most affordable teeth whitening system.

At Marc J. Beshar Dentistry, we offer safe and effective teeth bleaching. Our New York 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 646-434-1238.