Teeth Whitening: Do your research know the facts

Chairman of the Australian dental Association (ADA) Oral Health Committee, Dr Peter Alldritt, said the number of Australians, whitening, teeth whitening, is steadily growing, and most of the people know little about the potential risks to security, the various means of teeth whitening. Teeth whitening can cause side-effects, such as increased sensitivity of teeth, gums, and non-uniform color of the teeth, and some of these changes may be irreversible.

To prevent damage to the people who consider having their teeth whitened should consult your dentist to ensure their teeth suitable for teeth whitening. Having your teeth whitened by someone other than the dentist is risky, - these people don't have sufficient knowledge and training when it comes to teeth and that increases the likelihood that you may suffer damage teeth and oral cavity.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How will I know that teeth whitening is for me? When choosing to whiten your teeth with the help of bleaching agents, you must determine if your teeth are suitable for teeth whitening. Only registered dentist can competently assess your suitability for treatment.

That makes dentist account when assessing my teeth whitening?

The dentist will look for a grey or yellow colour, cause discoloration, presence of prosthetic, such as fillings, crowns and veneers, gum and tooth sensitivity. Will this method whitening turn my fillings or crowns or white? No, whitening procedure will not affect the color of existing fillings, crowns and veneers.

What will I feel during and after the procedure? Some people notice the bubbly sensation on the surface of the teeth, or periods of sharp pain in a tooth, while the whitening agent in contact with the teeth. Others noticed achy feeling on the teeth for several days after the procedure, and temporarily increased sensitivity when biting in certain foods and consumption of cold drinks. You should report any painful sensations to your dentist.

Are there any long-term or irreversible adverse effects associated with teeth whitening? Poor assessment of your teeth and their suitability for whitening can lead to disappointing results.

Damage can include severe tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, which may require dental treatment. The influence of hydrogen peroxide on the enamel of the teeth is irreversible, so if your teeth painfully respond to the treatment, they may never return to the way they were. Bleaching agents can also cause damage and inflammation of the gums, and change the enamel surface, as well as chemical burns and blistering tissues in the mouth. This is why you should only ever consult a dentist to whiten your teeth.

As you can whiten teeth naturally? The best way to keep a healthy and snow-white smile is to maintain good oral hygiene. For a healthy and whiter teeth, you should brush twice a day for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, chew gum, if the dentist advise, don't smoke and maintain a reasonable diet, limit consumption of tea and coffee, red wine and spicy food.

Before you consider teeth whitening, dental treatment, overview this short list:

• You have tried other ways to whiten your teeth without chemical treatment, as having a professional scale and clean your dentist and maintaining good oral hygiene habits?
• You, without consultation with your dentist and had teeth to assess the suitability?
• Your dentist, in their professional opinion, recommended treatment?
• You know what kind of side effects associated with teeth whitening?

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