The American Dental Association and Madison Dental Group recommends two to four times a year depending upon your history.

of patients will adapt to the appliance within 2-7 days. It will take a few days to adapt to having a device in your mouth during sleep. The appliance will not hurt the teeth. If your teeth are sore after initial use, Dr. Parker can easily adjust it for your comfort. See similar questions...

That depends on your body's unique physiology. Gaps in teeth on the lower jaw tend to close slower than on the upper jaw. It can take anywhere from a few months to a year to close extraction gaps. See similar questions...

This will vary with each individual case. Daily cleaning will help keep calculus formation to a minimum, but it won't completely prevent it. A professional cleaning is necessary to remove calculus and plaque from places your home care tools cannot reach. The intervals between visits may range from every few weeks to four times per year. Your periodontist will design a schedule that best fits your periodontal needs. See similar questions...

In our offices, we have you see the doctor first so that he or she can determine what type of cleaning appointment is best for you. We want to make sure you have had a thorough exam before any type of treatment is done. Also, during this appointment, areas of concern may be identified that need to be taken care of before you see the hygienist. See similar questions...

Yes, general anesthesia is required for all dental procedures. With the use of general anesthesia, we keep our patients safe and comfortable during the procedure. Our anesthetized patients are closely monitored by our veterinary technicians and assistants. We measure and record the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, ventilation rate, carbon dioxide output, blood oxygen saturation, and body temperature. See similar questions...

The procedure of removing wisdom teeth usually takes less than an hour. If your tooth is erupted (through the gum tissue), it may be removed without an incision in your gum by loosening and lifting the tooth with special instruments. Occasionally, to ease removal, a tooth is sectioned and removed in two or more pieces. If your tooth is impacted (covered by bone), an incision will be made in the gum. See similar questions...

That depends on the color of the teeth, the type of stain. It can take a week or it can take longer. Typically it takes 2-3 weeks. I can see why you'd be lured by those ads; they are very inexpensive. But you get what you pay for. I haven't seen a store-bought bleaching kit yet that has been approved by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Therapeutics. See similar questions...

Teeth whitening is not a permanent procedure. Results can last for one to or more years, depending upon your personal habits. In most cases, the whitening procedure is very effective and the patient is pleased with the results. See similar questions...