What Turns Teeth Yellow?

As humans, our teeth consist of four types of tissues: dentin, pulp, enamel, and cementum. The pulp is the innermost layer of the tooth followed by dentin and the outer layer which is enamel. The cementum portion of the tooth is located at the base of the tooth, which holds the tooth in place along the jawline. When these parts of your teeth become yellow in color our doctors at Advantage Dentistry can discuss treatment options with you.

Dental enamel coats each tooth and acts as a protective shield. When the enamel erodes from too much acidic exposure, it causes yellowing to occur. Dentin which is the middle layer of the tooth naturally gives teeth a yellowish color. Dentin makes up most of the tooth and is a hard, yellow substance. Environmental factors can also cause teeth to turn yellow and so can different medications, smoking, and age. Smoking not only yellows teeth but it can do the same to fingernails. Age can factor into teeth yellowing because, over time, our enamel wears off, exposing dentin. Excessive tartar buildup can lead to yellowing of the teeth.

If your teeth are yellow, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn more about services we provide at the office, visit www.advantagedentistry.comfor more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our dentists at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call 716-877-2275.

Benefits of a Whiter Smile

If you are embarrassed by yellow teeth and a not so aesthetically pleasing smile, then you should consider giving our doctors at Advantage Dentistry a call. By providing our patients with teeth whitening and bleaching services, you can achieve the “Hollywood” look you’ve been dreaming of. Teeth whitening and bleaching are safe, quick, inexpensive, and you can lighten only your upper teeth, or both the upper and lower, while boosting your self-esteem in the process.

In addition to basic oral hygiene, teeth whitening and bleaching are just a few ways to achieve a bright smile. Dental bleaching can be used to correct many tooth discolorations that have been caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. At Advantage Dentistry, using the latest bleaching technology, we can provide you with confidence and self-assurance, and a beautiful smile that makes you more comfortable in your own skin.

If you desire a brighter smile, please give us a call. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Avoid Staining to Keep Your Smile Bright

A while smile can turn heads and boost confidence! Are you unhappy with the shine of your smile? Our daily lives can contribute to staining, dullness, or yellowish color. Fortunately, here at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, we offer professional teeth whitening. In addition, take some of these tips for keeping your pearly whites white!

To keep stains away, you need to make sure you are keeping away plaque. Plaque is that layer of bacteria that forms on your teeth throughout the day. Brush your teeth three times per day to keep away plaque and to brush away stain-causing debris from food and drinks. If you smoke, this can also contribute to major staining over time. There is just one more reason to kick the habit.

Dark foods and drinks like blueberries, coffee, cola, and soy sauce can discolor teeth consumed frequently. When surface stains penetrate the enamel and darken the center of the tooth, the whole tooth can appear darker. Rinsing out your mouth after consuming dark foods and drinks will help keep the stains from sticking. For dark drinks, use a straw to limit the amount of liquid that touches your teeth.

To find out more about our professional whitening procedure, be sure to contact us. To schedule an appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call us at (716) 877-2275 or visit our website, www.advantagedentistry.com. 

Show Off Your Smile!

With instant photo sharing happening all around us, our staff at Advantage Dentistry always wants your smile to be camera-ready. If you think your smile could use a boost, teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter than your natural color, if you would like. However, if you can’t go the cosmetic route at this moment, our staff thought we would share some tips for you to show off the smile you already have!

• Be natural – when it’s picture time, smile gently. That way, your face looks relaxed. Your mouth opens slightly, and your lower lip matches the curve of your upper teeth.


• Check your teeth and gums – getting your smile camera-ready sometimes calls for a little behind the scenes prep work. If your pearly whites have yellowed with age, try an over-the-counter whitening product or pay us a visit! Also, don’t forget about taking care of your gums. They play a critical role in your nice smile. So keep them in good shape by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with a mouthwash every day.


• Practice – your perfect smile may not happen overnight, but if you have a big photo event like a wedding or a graduation coming up, it doesn’t hurt to try out your grin in front of the mirror!

If you wish to enhance the appearance of your smile, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To schedule your appointment with Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call our office at 716-877-2275 or visit our website www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about the services we provide. 

Whiten Your Teeth For Life!

At Advantage Dentistry we are always welcoming new patients and would love to have you as part of our dental family. We also want you to have the healthiest smile achievably possible which is why our dental practice offers a “Whitening for Life” program. For only $99 patients will get an impression of their teeth and every six months will receive a free tube of whitening gel.

The teeth whitening process carries with it a lot of advantages such as:

• Improves appearance dramatically – it is an excellent way to improve one’s appearance and this is mainly the reason why people usually have their teeth whitened.


• Boosts up self- confidence – having a white smile often influences how people feel about themselves. Therefore, the teeth whitening process also improves a person’s self-confidence and the personal feel good factor.


• Is very affordable - in general the teeth whitening has become one of the favorite ways of improving appearance for the simple reason that it is fast and affordable option.

Finally, one of the biggest advantages of teeth whitening is that it does not have any harmful side effects on your teeth.

If you are searching for a whiter smile, look no further we have plenty of treatment options! Give us a call or visit www.advantagedentistry.com for more information about our Whitening for Life Program. To book an appointment with one of our dentists at Advantage Dentistry in Kenmore, NY, call 716-877-2275. 

ZOOM! Whitening for Dramatic Whitening Results

Bright and white teeth offer a smile that radiates confidence. Although you may take good care of your mouth, sometimes stains still occur. In our Kenmore, NY dental practice, here at Advantage Dentistry, we offer ZOOM! Whitening as a professional whitening system that gets results.

When surface stains penetrate the enamel, they can begin to darken the color of the dentin; the center of the tooth. When the dentin darkens, this can darken the whole tooth or turn it a yellowish color. When whitening systems are successful, they go below the enamel’s surface to reach the dentin. When the chemical reaction lightens the color of the dentin, the whole tooth is free to become whiter and brighter. This is the approach ZOOM! Whitening takes.

ZOOM! Whitening is an in-office whitening procedure that combines a whitening gel with an activator light. The gel is applied to your teeth and the light is applied to activate and accelerate the whitening process. The process is separated into three short segments that are all completed within one hour. Depending on your level of staining, within an hour, you could walk out of our office with a smile that is up to ten shades whiter!

If you are interested in a professional-only accessed whitening system that delivers dramatic results, contact us to find out more about ZOOM! Whitening. To schedule an appointment in our Kenmore, NY office, call us at (716) 877-2275 or visit our Advantage Dentistry website, www.advantagedentistry.com.