HIGH-TECH TOOLS FOR YOUR TEETH
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Oral care is non-negotiable, and comprehensive mouth maintenance has been linked to overall health. “So many people are concerned about diet and exercise, yet they fail to take proper care of their teeth and gums,†explains cosmetic dentist Dr. Brian Kantor of Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor in New York City. “There’s a definitive connection between gum disease and higher rates of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. A healthy mouth leads to a healthy body, and it’s never too late to start,†he says.
In addition to brushing twice a day, you should be flossing and using an antiseptic rinse once a day, and Dr. Kantor also offers these tips for maxi
MEET SAUL PRESSNER, DMD – NEW YORK CITY COSMETIC DENTIST
There’s no shortage of cosmetic dentists on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and yet Saul Pressner DMD, FAGD, stands out from the crowd. His hands-on, sensible approach to smile maintenance has made him something of a celebrity among patients.
Pressner, the current President of Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, believes in tooth preservation, and aims to avoid painful, invasive and uber-expensive procedures when and where he can. Biomimetic means to copy or mimic nature – and it’s a an approach that is taking root (pun intended).
Beauty In The Bag chatted with Pressner about biomimetic dentistry, smile saboteurs and more.
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WHITE LIGHTENING
REMBRANDT WHITENING MOUTHWASH WITH FLUORIDE – This is actually a very pleasant tasting mouth wash (mine is Fresh Mint) that contains fluoride and peroxide to help maintain whiteness and brightness, freshen teeth. It also claims to restore your tooth enamel as an added bonus. I find this rinse to be refreshing without the hard core quality of some other teeth whitening rinses. Leaves your teeth and breath feeling super clean!
FINAL VERDICT – BOB (Beauty on a Budget) – Rembrandt has certainly had a makeover since the last time I used their products! The old packaging and imagery was pretty unappealing, but since Johnson & Johnson took over, the new clean white packaging with color coded accents are fresh and welcoming, so take another look. Save even more with a $5.00 coupon at rembrandt.com
