Lakeland Family Dentistry can help you remove tooth discoloration and achieve your dreams’ beautiful, white smile. Whether your tooth discoloration is from food or medication, Lakeland Family Dentistry can help you whiten your smile.    How Do Teeth Become Discolored? There are several ways that your teeth can become discolored. One standard method is from drinks such as tea, cola, and coffee. To decrease discoloration while drinking these, use a straw. Additionally, patients should drink water while sipping these beverages to rinse their teeth. Smoking is also a common culprit of tooth discoloration. If you smoke, you should consider quitting. Another way patients can experience tooth discoloration is through medications. Certain medications such as blood pressure medications and antihistamines like Benadryl can make your mouth dry. If you do not drink plenty of water while taking these medicines, your dry mouth can collect bacteria, leading to possible tooth discoloration.    What Type of Teeth Whitening is Available in Flowood, MS? At our dental office, we offer both at-home and in-office teeth whitening. Many patients prefer to whiten their teeth in the comfort of their home, while others want to see quick, dramatic results in the office. Both are great teeth whitening options.  Your dentist will first make you a custom teeth whitening tray for at-home teeth whitening. Although the tray looks like a retainer, it is not. A custom teeth whitening tray has small pockets in front of each tooth where the whitening solution sits. Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make the tray. The impression is sent to a lab where they will design the tray. Once you receive the tray, your dentist will instruct you on how long to wear the tray with the whitening solution each day. The length of time wearing the tray each day can range from 30 minutes a day to all night. The amount of time depends on your treatment goals, tooth sensitivity, and the strength of the whitening solution.  The other type of teeth whitening procedure we offer is in-office teeth whitening. For this procedure, your dentist will place a whitening solution on your teeth and ask you to sit wearing it for 15 to 30 minutes. After the set amount of time, they will have you rinse your mouth. Depending on the shade you want, your dentist may repeat this procedure a few times during the dental appointment. Your dentist may use a whitening light on your teeth to speed up the whitening process. Many patients love this whitening procedure because it offers quick, dramatic results.    Can I Use Over-the-Counter Whitening Products? Generally, the dentists at Lakeland Family Dentistry do not recommend over-the-counter teeth whitening products. The exception is whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. Over-the-counter whitening products are not as accurate as professional whitening and can lead to tooth sensitivity if not used correctly. Teeth whitening at Lakeland Family Dentistry is done under the supervision of a dentist. Before your whitening procedure, your dentist will examine the health of your teeth and gums. If you have dental decay or other oral health concerns, they may recommend addressing those issues before whitening. The whitening solution could cause tooth sensitivity if these are not addressed first.    How Can I Keep My Teeth White? At Lakeland Family Dentistry, we recommend a good oral health routine to help you maintain white teeth. A good oral health routine includes brushing, flossing, and mouthwash twice daily. Patients who want white teeth should use whitening toothpaste and mouthwash. Often these products are low-abrasive and have fluoride in them. A low-abrasive toothpaste will etch off the discoloration on the outside of the tooth. Further, the fluoride in the toothpaste and mouthwash will chemically strengthen the outside of the tooth and whiten it.  Many patients in Flowood, MS, have benefited from teeth whitening at Lakeland Family Dentistry. Call our office to learn more about teeth whitening or schedule an appointment.

Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist in Flowood MS? Beautiful teeth can be right around the corner with cosmetic dentistry from Lakeland Family Dentistry. Dr. Henry and Dr. Greer are all cosmetic dentists in Flowood, MS, that can help you achieve your dream smile. At Lakeland Family Dentistry, we offer various cosmetic dentistry services, including dentures, teeth whitening, and dental crowns.  Dentures in Flowood, MS Dentures may help you achieve your dream smile if you are missing multiple teeth. There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. If you miss almost all teeth on the top or bottom set of teeth, you may be a good candidate for complete dentures. However, if you are only missing some teeth, you could qualify for partial dentures. Dentures are made of a soft resin gum appearing material with porcelain teeth attached to them. The teeth are designed to match the size and shape of your natural teeth. We can place dentures in a few appointments. You will have a consultation appointment with your dentist during your first visit. In this visit, you will discuss your dental goals. Next, your dentist and his team of experts will take an impression of your teeth and gums. We send this impression to a lab where they will design your denture. Once it arrives, you will be invited back to the office for a fitting. You will leave the office that day with a beautiful new set of teeth.  Teeth Whitening in Flowood, MS Patients with tooth discoloration can benefit from professional teeth whitening from Lakeland Family Dentistry. We do not recommend that patients use over-the-counter products to whiten their teeth because they are not as accurate and can cause tooth sensitivity if not used correctly. At Lakeland Family Dentistry, our dentists produce accurate and consistent teeth whitening results.  We offer two types of teeth whitening solutions in our office, at-home and in-office whitening. For at-home whitening, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to have a custom-made whitening tray designed for you. This tray will ensure the professional strength whitening gel will reach all the crevices of your smile. With at-home whitening, your dentist will ask you to wear the whitening tray with the gel for a certain amount of time each day. The amount of time can range from 30 minutes to overnight.  For in-office teeth whitening, your dentist will put a strong whitening gel on the outside of your teeth. Then, they will let the gel sit on your teeth for 15 – 30 minutes and then remove it. Your dentist may use a blue light over the teeth to speed up the process. Depending on how many shades you want to whiten your teeth, your dentist may repeat this process multiple times. The benefit of in-office teeth whitening is that you will leave the office with noticeably whiter teeth.  Dental Crowns in Flowood, MS You may have heard dental crowns restore dental concerns such as a broken tooth or tooth decay. Dental crowns can also be used in cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of your smile. If you have a tooth that is misshapen or has discoloration, you may benefit from a dental crown.  To prepare for a dental crown placement, your dentist will take an impression of your tooth. We send this impression to a lab where the porcelain crown is made. Once it arrives in the office, we will invite you back to place the crown. Before your dentist places the crown, they will buff the tooth. Biffing means they will etch off part of the outer layer of the tooth {the enamel) so that the crown will adhere better to the tooth. Next, they will place a bonding material on the tooth and slip it on the crown. Once the procedure is over, you will leave the office with an enhanced smile.  Cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of your smile and enhance your self-confidence. The dentists at Lakeland Family Dentistry offer several cosmetic dentistry procedures, from dentures to teeth whitening to dental crowns. If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry or if you would like to schedule an appointment, call our office.

If you are looking for an adult dentist in Flowood, MS, you are right. Lakeland Family Dentistry focuses on adult and family dentistry. Dentists Dr. Henry and Dr. Greer can help you improve the appearance and health of your smile. Whether you have a dental health concern such as a toothache or a cosmetic problem such as a discolored tooth, our dentists at Lakeland Family Dentistry can help.  Adult General Dentist Whether you are new to the Flowood, MS area or want to become established with a new dentist, Lakeland Family Dentistry is here for you. We offer general dentistry at our practice to help you maintain a healthy smile for years to come. One main component of general dentistry is preventative dentistry. We recommend that patients visit our office every six months for a dental cleaning and exam. Additionally, patients should practice good hygiene practices every day at home. Our dentists recommend that patients brush, floss, and use mouthwash twice a day to remove debris to maintain a healthy smile.  Our dentists’ other standard general dentistry procedures include dental bonding, crowns, and fillings. During a biannual dental exam, your dentist will look for dental decay on your teeth. They will recommend a restoration such as bonding, crowns, or a filling if they find decay. The repair usually depends on the size of the decay. For example, if there is a small amount of decay on the chewing surface, your dentist may use a dental filling. However, if there is a large amount of decay consuming most of the tooth, your dentist may recommend a dental crown.  Cosmetic Adult Dentist Many of our patients in Flowood, MS, have benefited from our cosmetic dentistry procedures. Our dentists understand that a cosmetic smile is vital to many patients. We offer both dentures and teeth whitening for cosmetic dentistry. In our office, we have both in-office and at-home teeth whitening services. At-home teeth whitening is done by creating a custom-made whitening tray in the office. Then, once we create the tray, your dentist will ask you to wear it for a certain amount of time each day with a whitening solution in the tray. Often patients wear the tray every night with the key or for as little as 30 minutes a day. The length of time is dependent on the strength of the whitening gel and your whitening goals.  Lakeland Family Dentistry also offers full and partial dentures for patients in Flowood, MS. Traditional dentures from Lakeland Family Dentistry are removable. To place a set of dentures, you will first have a consultation appointment with your dentist. Next, they will take an impression of your teeth and send the image to a lab. When the dentures are made, you will come in for a fitting and leave with a beautiful set of new teeth. Dentures can transform the appearance of your smile. Call our office today to learn how dentures could help you if you are missing multiple teeth.  Orthodontic Adult Dentist If you are an adult in the Flowood, MS area and want to straighten your teeth without the hassle of traditional metal braces, look no further than Lakeland Family Dentistry. Our dentists offer two types of clear orthodontic options: Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Both are great ways to improve the appearance and health of your smile discreetly. Not only are clear aligners less noticeable, but they are also removable. You can eat the foods you like during orthodontic treatment by simply removing the aligners. Overall, clear aligners are an excellent way for adults to achieve their dream smiles.  As an adult dentist in the Flowood, MS area, Lakeland Family Dentistry is dedicated to helping its patients maintain healthy and beautiful smiles. For more information about Lakeland Family Dentistry or to schedule an appointment, call our office.