Glencoe Dentist Helps you Avoid Red Wine Teeth

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Red Wine DrinkerIt’s the holidays, and whether you have big Thanksgiving plans, work Christmas parties, or both on the calendar, this can be a time of year where you might celebrate with fine food and beverages. What if you noticed a mortified look on the faces of your fellow party-goers every time you smiled? Have you ever excused yourself to the restroom at a soiree, looked in the mirror, and saw purple-red teeth staring back at you? Your Glencoe cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, has some great tips for avoiding red wine teeth this holiday season.

Enjoying Red Wine without Teeth Stains

Have you ever heard someone tout the benefits of club soda for eradicating any type of stain? Any sugar-free carbonated beverage can be one way to clean red wine stains off of your teeth. If you love a good glass of dark red vino, but worry that you’ll be embarrassed when you smile at cousin Jack who is excited to introduce you to his new girlfriend, keep a glass of seltzer nearby. Try swishing a bit of the bubbly elixir over and between your teeth. Alternate between sips of wine and you are less likely to be beaming at your Thanksgiving celebration with an unsightly purple smile. (more…)

Winnetka Cosmetic Dentist Quizzes on Tooth Stains

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True or false HandStained teeth may be likely to happen as you grow older, but there are ways to stave off this inevitable physical ager. To find out if you are in the know on how to best avoid dulling and yellowing of the part of your mouth that’s supposed to be pearly white, Winnetka cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, would like to see if you know the answers to these questions.

Questions

Q1. True or false – Substances that would stain your countertop would also likely stain your teeth.

Q2. True or false – Soy sauce can stain teeth.

Q3. True or false – Smoking is not as bad for your oral health as once thought. (more…)

Wilmette Cosmetic Dentist Talks Teens and Invisalign

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Smiling Teen LeavesThere are reasons for insecurity over the idea of wearing traditional metal bracket-and-wire braces. But no group leans more towards concerns of what others think than teenagers. Image is a huge concern for teens, and they can be relentless with how they treat on another as they navigate their development. Stereotypical teenage attitudes can be challenging enough for parents, but force them into braces and you might not see them smile for two years. Thankfully, there is an alternative that you can both be happy about: Invisalign. Wilmette cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will talk more about this innovative orthodontic option as a great alternative for self-conscious teens.

Teens Drawn to Invisalign

The American Association of Orthodontists says that patients in the age range of 12 to 17 years old are the recipients of about two million orthodontic treatments in the United States. Clear alignment systems have been reserved for adults in the past due to (more…)

Highland Park Cosmetic Dentist Referees Invisalign Vs. Veneers

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OpenSmileWomanThere are multiple ways to improve your smile. Two that make some of the biggest changes are porcelain veneers and Invisalign invisible braces. You may be wondering which of these procedures might be the right one for you. Highland Park cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, is here to give you the low-down on both to help you arrive at a decision. (more…)