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Teeth Whitening

Today begins my adventure into the world of BLOGGING!
What to say, where to begin? How about my favorite subject, your smile and this brings us to the ultimate question: Can you have an Ultra-Bright Smile without the Ultra-Cost? Absolutely! There are a number of dental teeth whitening techniques.

Everyone wants a bright smile. Dentistry has seen the explosion of Cosmetics and Cosmetic Dentistry has become the focus of many practices after the success of programs like “Extreme Makeover”.

Do you need Veneers and Crowns or Cosmetic Bonding to have a bright smile? Not always, and before you EVER choose to whiten your smile with restorations, whiten them the easy way, with the best, easiest, most effective tool at your fingertips, your electric toothbrush and Ultrabrite Toothpaste!

What toothpaste do I recommend? It depends on what the goal is. If your looking for the whitest teeth, you have to have control of the coffee and tea stains. What is the best for these stains? According to Consumer Reports, (July 2006) the best toothpaste for removing stain and maintaining a bright smile is Ultrabrite, manufactured by Colgate.

Pair Ultrabrite with an electric toothbrush and you will be amazed at the teeth whitening change you will see. Want to know the best kitchen knife? Ask a chef. What toothpaste do I, personally, use? Ultrabrite is what I use to brighten my SMILE. It works, it is half the cost of most other pastes, and as you can see in this photo, it will help you tackle those tough stains.

Teeth whitening can be yours!

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We offer the best cosmetic dentistry for your dream smile!

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“I didn’t know you could do that!” New patients are sometimes surprised at the broad variety of services we provide, which range from simple aesthetics (like ZOOM whitening) to the best options in cosmetic dentistry available today, such as porcelain inlays and complex restorations like dental implants. But whatever your age and whether you’re looking [...]

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A new bridge

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A new bridge was all it took for this patient to have the smile he always wanted. A big smile gives the confidence to say “Hello, glad to meet you!” Not only that, a great smile provides comfort and confidence in all aspects of your life.

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Dental veneers

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A few dental veneers, and this young boy’s father has a smile he’s proud to share. This procedure is simple and can be completed in only a few visits.

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Dental crowns and a bridge

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“I think I smile more!” That’s what this woman said after having her smile updated with some crowns and a new bridge. Now, she is happy to Share her Smile!

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Two-way teeth brushing

Get the most out of your teeth brushing efforts by following our recommended "two-way brushing" method. Click here to download these handy directions.
(Tip! Print it out and post it where you brush your teeth!)
Leon, Chris, Mike Nelson, DDS

Three generations of Nelson dentists dedicated to you!

Giving “family dentistry” a new meaning, I'm proud to follow in my father's footsteps, Leon Nelson DDS, who practiced in Redding for 44 years. Now my son Chris Nelson has joined us! Read our story “The Dental Incredibles” (PDF).