Our teeth yellow for many different reasons many times we don’t realize it right away. Coffee and tea drinking will stain the teeth. Tobacco will do the same thing. And many times the additives in the food we eat will do it and we are not aware of it.

Over time it will become worse and then it becomes really noticeable and we let it affect our smiles. But it doesn’t have to control us and we do not have to give up a lot of our important time.

Bedford Dental Group uses the ZOOM! System. One treatment takes about an hour and then we are free to go. The ZOOM! uses a special lamp that works with the peroxide in the gel and makes it work faster than in traditional treatments. ZOOM! Only works on our natural teeth and does not harm false or capped teeth.

This system is proven the fastest way to get your white bright smile back. The cosmetic dentists at Bedford Dental Group have extensive training and experience with the ZOOM! teeth whitening system so patients get the best results possible.

With all the hustle and bustle that comes around this time of year, it’s a great opportunity to take a moment and spend some time on yourself. There’s no better way to do that than by having a checkup with one of our cosmetic dentists. They can give you the beautiful smile you’ve been craving during 2009. Don’t let a sore tooth ruin holiday get-togethers or feasts; we can help your teeth and smile so you can enjoy the holiday season pain-free!

This may be the right time to have your teeth whitened or start having them straightened by the Invisalign system. Your smile and dental health can make next year brighter, which can help you keep your spirits up all winter long!

We know most resolutions don’t get filled, but if you start now, having a bright, healthy smile for 2010 won’t be one of those unfilled resolutions! If you have stained teeth that you can’t make any whiter on your own, need a thorough teeth cleaning, or are thinking about veneers or teeth straightening systems, you’re just a phone call away from having the smile you have been thinking about all year.

The winter skies can be gloomy and dark, but your smile can be fresh, new, and bright by making an appointment today!

Porcelain veneers can change your smile without having heavy, invasive surgery. One of our highly experienced, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentists can change your smile from dull, gray, or spaced apart to straight, white and beautiful. Years of coffee, tea, tomato sauce, nuts, and tons of other food and drinks can stain and chip your teeth throughout the years. Porcelain veneers can change this and give you a flawless smile.

Veneers work by placing a porcelain shell or laminate over your original tooth. This veneer covers your existing enamel and covers any imperfections that your tooth had. A shiny and bright new surface is now adhered to your tooth. This can be done on one tooth or all of your teeth. A beautiful, new smile is always the result.

Don’t just fantasize about a beautiful smile, make it happen with porcelain veneers at Bedford Dental in Beverly Hills. Call and make an appointment today for your consultation. Speak with one of our highly trained cosmetic dentists and find out if Porcelain Veneers are right for you.

With Porcelain veneers, you can have a perfect smile without any tooth extractions or mouth reconstruction and can skip braces and Invisalign completely. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or as many teeth as you want. They can even correct crooked teeth or teeth that are gapped or spaced apart.

One of the highly trained cosmetic dentists at Bedford Dental Group can apply the veneers for you after you have had a consultation about your teeth. If your teeth and gums are healthy but you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, porcelain veneers can be an option and solution for your teeth and smile.

Your natural teeth that you wish to place veneers on will be smoothed down, to prepare it for the porcelain veneer. Once smoothed down, the veneer will go over the outer front layer of the tooth, covering the previous enamel. In return, you’ll have straight, beautiful, white teeth and a smile you can wear with confidence.

Small chips and fractures can be fixed with porcelain veneers, as well. If the nerve or root have not been damaged, veneers may be a good option. The same procedure applies for a chip or fracture and your natural tooth will be smoothed down to prepare it for the veneer. Call Bedford Dental Group in Los Angeles to schedule your porcelain veneer consultation with one of their experienced cosmetic dentists.

This might be the hardest one to avoid – black coffee. It’ll be difficult to start your morning without it, but black coffee is the worst for your teeth. The outer layers of teeth are very porous. This causes food and drinks to be absorbed into them, leaving behind whatever color they had. Black coffee immediately gets absorbed and will change the color of your teeth, giving them a gray tint or stain. If you can’t do without coffee, try adding a splash of milk or creamer. This will take away from its dark color and also add vitamin D and calcium.

If you think you can replace your coffee with tea, think again. Tea is another drink that is bad for your teeth. It contains tannins which can stain your teeth very easily. Avoid darker teas such as Earl Grey, black tea, and English breakfast. Teas such as green tea, white tea, and herbal teas are a better option because they’re lighter in color and don’t have the same staining effects.

Although good for your heart, red wine can be bad for your teeth. The darker the wine, the worse it is for your smile. On the plus side, studies have shown that wine reduces inflammation which can benefit your gums and reduce/prevent gum disease. It will still help to use some mouth wash after you drink it to reduce the staining or just try lighter colored wines.

Dark colored sodas are also a big culprit for tooth staining and several other problems. Their temperature doesn’t help much either because very extreme temperatures, hot or cold, cause teeth to contract, making them more porous and more vulnerable to stains. Their ingredients, such as phosphoric and citric acid, are very bad for tooth enamel and can wear it down over time. The sugar and sweeteners promote tooth decay. If you can avoid sodas completely, your entire mouth and body will be much healthier. If you must drink soda, use a straw to limit its negative effects.

So now you might be wondering what you can sip on when enjoying your favorite marinara pasta. Well, you might reconsider what you order because tomato sauce can stain your teeth, too. When eaten by itself over pasta, it can do more staining. You can reduce this by eating a vegetable appetizer prior to the pasta. These veggies, such as broccoli, spinach, and lettuce, form a protective film over your teeth protecting them from absorbing staining substances.

This next food is very good for you so it’s probably best to get around its staining effects rather than avoid eating it. Blueberries are very high in antioxidants which are great for your overall health, skin, and body. Unfortunately, it can stain your teeth when you eat them. Drink plenty of water while you eat them to help reduce these effects before they settle inside your teeth.

Most of these foods and drinks have many health benefits aside from their staining powers. Be cautious with how much you consume and try avoiding sodas all together. Using mouth wash will reduce their staining effects and ensure the longevity of your white smile.

With at-home whitening kits, you can either use strips that fit over your teeth or dental trays you fill with whitening gels. The main ingredient used in the strips is usually hydrogen peroxide. This is a bleaching agent that can bleach clothes or skin if contact occurs. The strips stick to your teeth and you wear them for about half an hour before discarding them. They can sometimes leave a weird taste and texture in your mouth.

The main ingredient in whitening gels is usually carbamide peroxide, an oxidising agent. You put the gel inside of the tray and wear it over your teeth. These trays are not custom fit and might not cover all of your teeth. It does, however, cover more teeth than whitening strips.

These at-home systems might work, but only temporarily and can be very messy. With ZOOM! Teeth Whitening, you can have a beautiful, white smile in about the same time as a regular dental visit. Using a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the ZOOM! light speeds up its activation and allows your teeth to change up to 8 shades. Many dentists believe that ZOOM! is one of the safest dental procedures done today. With proper upkeep of your new smile, results from ZOOM! can last for years and your teeth will always be whiter than they were before.