Everyone wants to look and feel their best. Teeth whitening is a relatively new trend that is popular in the dentist's chair and in the home.
Methods of teeth whitening, professionally and at home, were first presented around 1989. Over the years, the medical and consumer health awareness communities have conducted studies to judge the safety and effectiveness of teeth whitening methods. In general, these processes have received positive reports in regards to safety and effectiveness.
It's important to consider several elements when considering teeth whitening processes. Remember the following points:
Some concerns have been raised in the medical community and consumer community at large about the risk of bleaching teeth whitening agents causing cancer.
However, studies have demonstrated that the concentration of carbamide peroxide in teeth whitening does not cause any cancer in mouth tissue or gums. As a matter of fact, there is an agent in saliva that seems to offset the amount of peroxide given off by the teeth whitening agents.
Studies have been conducted to show whether or not bleaching agents will cause a tooth's enamel to wear or become otherwise damaged. Medical experts have studied this area carefully and now claim that fruit juices and soft drinks cause more damage to tooth enamel than tooth whitening bleach.
Studies are underway to assess the affects of teeth whitening processes on nerve endings. These studies are still in the early stages, as the long-term effects are only present five to eight years after the whitening procedure. Despite concerns, checkups from five to eight years following tooth whitening have shown relatively little damage.
If you have existing caps or crowns, you are not able to undergo teeth whitening processes. You may have the procedure done if you have had a root canal and if you have simple fillings. Dental histories have not indicated any problems from this procedure but, again, these 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. - 15359
Methods of teeth whitening, professionally and at home, were first presented around 1989. Over the years, the medical and consumer health awareness communities have conducted studies to judge the safety and effectiveness of teeth whitening methods. In general, these processes have received positive reports in regards to safety and effectiveness.
It's important to consider several elements when considering teeth whitening processes. Remember the following points:
Some concerns have been raised in the medical community and consumer community at large about the risk of bleaching teeth whitening agents causing cancer.
However, studies have demonstrated that the concentration of carbamide peroxide in teeth whitening does not cause any cancer in mouth tissue or gums. As a matter of fact, there is an agent in saliva that seems to offset the amount of peroxide given off by the teeth whitening agents.
Studies have been conducted to show whether or not bleaching agents will cause a tooth's enamel to wear or become otherwise damaged. Medical experts have studied this area carefully and now claim that fruit juices and soft drinks cause more damage to tooth enamel than tooth whitening bleach.
Studies are underway to assess the affects of teeth whitening processes on nerve endings. These studies are still in the early stages, as the long-term effects are only present five to eight years after the whitening procedure. Despite concerns, checkups from five to eight years following tooth whitening have shown relatively little damage.
If you have existing caps or crowns, you are not able to undergo teeth whitening processes. You may have the procedure done if you have had a root canal and if you have simple fillings. Dental histories have not indicated any problems from this procedure but, again, these 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. - 15359
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Contributor Varian Sperks is an author for numerous popular web magazines, on dental health and health information issues.
