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Tooth whitening

Tooth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure, but overdoing it can cause serious problems for your teeth and gums.

Big Business

According to the American Dental Association, more than 1.4 billion dollars is spent each year on non prescription tooth whitening products, and while there are dozens of over the counter tooth whitening products available that will give you a beautiful smile, overdoing it with those gels, strips, pastes and mouth rinses could make your smile transparent.

Permanent Damage

Peroxide and other tooth whitening agents can actually cause oversensitivity and even gingivitis. Use too much, and you also run the risk of wearing away the enamel on your teeth. Your Independence dentist explains that too much tooth whitening can also lead to tooth decay.

According to your dentist in Independence, MO, tooth whitening can brighten your smile while giving you back your self-confidence. However, not all patients will have success with tooth whitening.

Think Before you Whiten

Tooth Whitening will not work on people who have gray stains caused from too much fluoride or tetracycline use. The cosmetic dental procedure will not alter the color or dental restorations such as tooth colored fillings, dental bonding or porcelain veneers. If you have not been successful with tooth whitening, you may want to schedule an appointment with your Independence dentist who can recommend other types of cosmetic dentistry procedures to give you a brighter smile.

Even if you are using an over the counter at home bleaching system, you should have your dentists okayand supervision. Those mouth rinses, strips, gels and pastes that you buy at your local pharmacy are not as strong as professional tooth whitening products, and may need to be used for a longer period of time.

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