A clean, white smile speaks volumes. We all want to have whiter teeth, and new advances offer safe whitening options at home, and at the dentist's office.
The method of teeth whitening and home teeth whitening was first presented around 1989, giving the medical and consumer health awareness communities enough time to judge its effectiveness and safety. Generally, the teeth whitening process has been given a good report in regards to both safety and effectiveness.
It's important to consider several elements when considering teeth whitening processes. Remember the following points:
Concerns about the risks of bleaching agents have been raised in both medical and consumer communities. Some believe that these bleaching processes may cause certain cancers.
On the other hand, studies have demonstrated that the concentration of carbamide peroxide in teeth whitening is no believed to cause cancers of the gums or mouth tissue. There is a natural agent present in human saliva that seems to offset the amount of peroxide given off by the teeth whitening agents.
Consideration and attention has also been given to the fear of bleaching agents causing a tooth's enamel to wear off or be damaged. After careful study, the medical experts now say that more damage is done to a tooth's enamel by soft drinks or fruit juices than tooth whitening bleach.
The issue of nerve endings being affected by teeth whitening is still in its early stages since this can be studied only in longer intervals such as five to eight years after the teeth whitening procedure. Despite this concern there is still little damage being shown to teeth that have undergone whitening and been in for a five to eight year checkup after the process.
It is not possible to have teeth whitening on existing caps and crowns, but you may have the procedure done if you have had simple fillings or root canal. Dental studies to date have not shown any problems from this procedure, but many such studies are still in their infancy.
The studies mentioned above are accurate and valid, but it's always best to seek the advice of a dental health professional.
Every person's dental history is unique, meaning that just because studies have supported teeth whitening in certain situations it may still be risky for you! Don't take too much risk merely for appearance's sake. - 15634
The method of teeth whitening and home teeth whitening was first presented around 1989, giving the medical and consumer health awareness communities enough time to judge its effectiveness and safety. Generally, the teeth whitening process has been given a good report in regards to both safety and effectiveness.
It's important to consider several elements when considering teeth whitening processes. Remember the following points:
Concerns about the risks of bleaching agents have been raised in both medical and consumer communities. Some believe that these bleaching processes may cause certain cancers.
On the other hand, studies have demonstrated that the concentration of carbamide peroxide in teeth whitening is no believed to cause cancers of the gums or mouth tissue. There is a natural agent present in human saliva that seems to offset the amount of peroxide given off by the teeth whitening agents.
Consideration and attention has also been given to the fear of bleaching agents causing a tooth's enamel to wear off or be damaged. After careful study, the medical experts now say that more damage is done to a tooth's enamel by soft drinks or fruit juices than tooth whitening bleach.
The issue of nerve endings being affected by teeth whitening is still in its early stages since this can be studied only in longer intervals such as five to eight years after the teeth whitening procedure. Despite this concern there is still little damage being shown to teeth that have undergone whitening and been in for a five to eight year checkup after the process.
It is not possible to have teeth whitening on existing caps and crowns, but you may have the procedure done if you have had simple fillings or root canal. Dental studies to date have not shown any problems from this procedure, but many such studies are still in their infancy.
The studies mentioned above are accurate and valid, but it's always best to seek the advice of a dental health professional.
Every person's dental history is unique, meaning that just because studies have supported teeth whitening in certain situations it may still be risky for you! Don't take too much risk merely for appearance's sake. - 15634
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Writer Varian Sperks is a contributor to numerous popular web magazines, on health question and health and beauty topics.
