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Teeth enamel can have an adverse negative effect by whitening treatment. [59] Evidence from studies show that carbamide peroxide present in whitening gels can damage the enamel surface. Although this effect is not as damaging as phosphoric acid etch, [ 60 ] the increased irregularity of the teeth surface makes the teeth more susceptible to ...
This brand’s whitening toothpaste is an advanced formula, but while it’s tough on stains, it’s gentle on teeth as it works to re-strengthen weakened enamel.
Shahrooz Yazdani, DDS, notes that excessive whitening can impact the enamel on your teeth, the layer that defends your smile against physical, thermal and chemical damage. Balance is key! "Tooth ...
Bottled water may be a bad idea. It's not the water, but the lack of fluoride.
Enamel infractions are microcracks seen within the dental enamel of a tooth. [1] They are commonly the result of dental trauma to the brittle enamel, which remains adherent to the underlying dentine. They can be seen more clearly when transillumination is used. Enamel infractions are found more often in older teeth, as the accumulated trauma is
[15] [11] In-home and clinical whitening have been proven to increase the likelihood of an individual experiencing dental abrasion. It is believed that dental abrasion due to the whitening process is caused by a combination of both mechanical and chemical irritants, for example, using whitening toothpaste and at home bleaching kits together. [16]
Reynoso’s story echoes many on social media right now—people swayed by the promise of perfectly white, straight teeth only to be left with pain, damage, unflattering, and failing veneers.
Whitening, or "tooth bleaching", is the most common cosmetic dental procedure.Whitening is a safe process that is effective for most patients. Multiple whitening options are available, including over the counter products such as Crest Whitestrips, as well as dentist-supervised methods such as in-office treatments or at-home treatments involving trays with a peroxide gel.