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Conveniently located on 18th Street in Santa Monica, California, our office provides modern dentistry in an enthusiastic, friendly and inviting environment.
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1 . Does bleaching damage the teeth?
No. When carbamide peroxide, the active whitening agent, contacts water, hydrogen peroxide is released which whitens the teeth. Bleaching does not soften, demineralize or weaken the teeth.

2 . Do over-the-counter bleaching products work?
There is some evidence that over-the-counter bleaching products do whiten teeth, however, many of the products are too abrasive and can damage the teeth with extended use or misuse. Supervision by your dentist is always the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth.

3 . What are porcelain veneers and why are they used?
Porcelain veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic material which are bonded to the front of the teeth. This procedure can be an ideal choice for improving the appearance of the front teeth by masking discolorations, whitening teeth and/or reshaping a smile.

4 . What causes my jaw to pop when I open it?
There is a pad or disk that separates the jaw bone from the base of the skull. The primary cause of the "popping" occurs when you open your mouth too wide and the jaw bone "pops" off the pad or disk. Treatment is not required unless pain is associated with the "pop" or the jaw locks.

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1150 18th Street, Suite 101
Santa Monica, CA 90403
P: 310.829.4100
F: 310.829.0500
ADVANCED TREATMENTS
:: Sedation Dentistry - Safe & relaxing
:: Porcelain Veneers - A perfect smile
:: Invisalign - Clear, invisible braces
:: Implant Dentistry - Ask us about it
Tristen Nguyen, DDS
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