In-Office Teeth Whitening in Atlanta, GA

If you want great whitening results without the wait, check out Art of the Smile's Opalescence Boost! system from Ultradent. In just about an hour, you'll have whiter teeth you can see and a smile sure to knock their socks off. Here’s a description of the procedure:

The whitening gel is mixed and placed on your teeth. The Opalescence Boost! is chemically activated, so no “laser” light is needed. Without an obtrusive light in your face, you can watch TV or select a movie to pass the time. The latest formula of Boost! has potassium nitrate to decrease sensitivity. As the bleaching agent is broken down, oxygen penetrates the tooth surfaces while keeping the structure of the tooth unchanged. Within a short amount of time, your teeth are several shades lighter and your smile so much brighter than before!

Ask us about how you can achieve a whiter smile by calling today!

Ask Art of the Smile: What’s so bad about nail biting?

We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Art of the Smile found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health.

Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia, is a common habit among various age groups, including primarily children, teens and young adults. Nail biting is generally triggered by stress and most often decreases with age. That being said, nail biting is unsanitary, unattractive, as well as unhealthy for your teeth!

Here’s why:
• It’s unsanitary. Your nails are dirty, almost twice as dirty as your fingers! Hence, biting your nails is just asking for germs and bacteria.
• No good things come to your teeth. Nail biting causes your teeth to constantly be chewing, which is not good for them. This excessive motion wears your teeth down faster than a non-nail biter’s and puts a large amount of stress on your front teeth- contributing to teeth misalignment.
• It can be costly. Nail biting can result in up to $4,000 in additional dental bills over one lifetime, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Yikes!

What can you do about it?

Now that you know how harmful nail biting can be, it’s time to take action to break your nail biting habit. Try to be conscious of your fingernails and to keep them looking good- this will help you resist the temptation. Ask Dr. Tekin or visit this article for tips on how to break a nail biting habit.
Good luck!
Your friends at Art of the Smile

A New Study Suggests the Connection Between Oral Hygiene and Heart Health

Here at Art of the Smile, we are always encouraging our patients to maintain a high standard of oral health, especially with the past studies linking oral health with heart health. A study was recently published to determine the relationship between daily oral hygiene and heart health. An 8 year study tracking oral hygiene habits and the likelihood of heart problems found that individuals who "rarely" or "never" brushed their teeth had a much higher chance of a heart problem - 70% higher in fact! Take a look at the article by clicking here.

How strong is your daily oral hygiene routine? If you aren't brushing twice a day and flossing at least once, you should be!

Art of the Smile, protecting you from heat stroke this summer

With the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the East coast this week, we want you to be extra careful when you’re out and about. This morning, Good Morning America discussed the ways you can protect yourself from heat stroke and other heat-related conditions this summer.

Dr. Tekin and team encourage you to watch this short clip and remember to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out!

Art of the Smile Wishing You a Safe and Relaxing Fourth of July Weekend

This upcoming Sunday - which happens to be Independence Day, of course - Dr. Tekin and our staff will celebrate our nation's 234th birthday. For most folks, the Fourth of July is a chance to celebrate and commemorate America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for every American to pay homage to all our soldiers, past, present and future - who lost their lives in battle - and the brave servicemen- and women who place themselves in harm's way every day so that we may continue enjoy our freedoms.

Today, we thought we'd ask: what are your Fourth of July weekend plans? Are you heading to a barbecue? A picnic? Hitting the open road with family? Having fun in the sun?

Whatever you might be doing over Independence Day weekend, our entire staff hope you have a great week and a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! Feel free to post your Independence Day photos on our Facebook page!