Westlake Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Shindler, Discusses the Secrets to a Whiter Smile

WESTLAKE, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Westlake cosmetic dentist, Dr. Philip Shindler is now helping residents of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, and beyond to get and keep a healthier, whiter smile. Many treatments can help make teeth whiter and brighter, but it is important to keep them that way as well. Always keeping patient education as a top priority, Dr. Shindler would like to share the following tips about how to have a whiter smile.

Secrets for a Whiter Smile from a Cosmetic Dentist in Westlake

First, Dr. Shindler encourages his patients to understand what causes discoloration to begin with. As most cosmetic dentists can explain, discoloration has several causes. Some of the most common include, tobacco use, coffee, colas, tea, red wine, genetics and aging.

Although aging and genetics cannot be changed, patients will have better results after teeth-whitening by minimizing their consumption of the items mentioned above.

Professional Whitening Procedures

While some over-the-counter whitening products are beneficial, no over-the-counter treatment can compare to professional teeth-whitening treatments given by a Westlake dentist.

Dr. Shindler, who's been a dentist in Westlake for decades, offers whitening procedures that give his patients excellent results. With bright, white smiles, his patients are ready for whatever life brings them next, whether that's professional advancement or just feeling better about themselves.

One thing Dr. Shindler recommends is not to over-bleach the teeth. Bleaching procedures can make the teeth more porous, making them more sensitive and fragile. Dr. Shindler and other cosmetic dentists strongly advise that patients only bleach their teeth with dental supervision.

Once Dr. Shindler has helped a patient to achieve a whiter smile, the next step is maintaining that beautiful smile.

The simple oral hygiene that schoolchildren learn – brush the teeth twice per day and floss at least once – is a good start when it comes to keeping teeth clean and beautiful, but it doesn't always go far enough.

For more information on how to keep the teeth whiter and brighter, visit http://www.philipshindlerdds.com. You can call (805) 409-2970 to make an appointment at Dr. Shindler's office, located at 960 S Westlake Blvd. #201, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

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