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'Tis the Season for Winter Whites

With all the different whitening products which one is the right one for you? 

1) DIY home whitening strips- check pH. 7 is neutral and the pH of water use that as a reference point

2) DIY whitening trays- be sure they fit well and the pH is as neutral as possible to avoid enamel erosion and sensitivity

3) Professional whitening in office- touch-ups whitening  takes about 15 minutes and are most effective right after a dental cleaning

December is our Winter Whites promotion where you BOGO nad the profits go to UCLA Mattel's Chidren's Hospital!

Give us a call for more information!

Look good, feel good and do good this season!

Author
Kari L. Sakurai , D.D.S. Dr. Sakurai is on staff at UCLA Medical Center, St. John's Health, SM-UCLA Orthopedic Hospital, and at LAC+USC as Assistant Adjunct Professor of Clinical Dentistry. With over 25 years of clinical experience and teaching at cutting edge, Universities helps us deliver the evidence-based technology care to our patients.

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