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How Safe Is Teeth Whitening? |
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Varian Sperks |
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In the quest for beauty, many people are choosing to have their teeth whitened by the dentists or with home whitening products.
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.
There are several issues that you should keep in mind when considering teeth whitening:
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.
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.
There is concern about possible damage to nerve endings. These studies are in their primary stages, as proper testing cannot be done until five to eight years following the initial whitening process. In those who have completed the five to eight year tests, there appears to have been little damage caused by teeth whitening.
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.
Even though the studies mentioned are valid and accurate, it is always best to consult with your dental health professional to decide your best course of action.
Every patient has a unique dental history, so what works for some people may not be the best choice for you. Even the most perfect smile isn't worth posing risks to your health.
Contributor Varian Sperks is an author for numerous popular web magazines, on dental health and health information issues. This and other unique content 'teeth whitening' articles are available with free reprint rights.
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