It is very alarming to see that many people are trying to find teeth whitening treatment regimeswithout any proper awareness of them and without consulting their dentists.With the awareness of dental care treatments and advancements in modern aesthetic dentistry, the conceptof teeth whitening is gaining increased acceptance among the general masses. There are many modes of teeth whitening available to the dentist today, such as toothpastes, strips, gels, tray-based tooth whitening products and in office whitening. Now a days for the safety purposes the bleaching products are being dispensed through dentist with the acceptance seal by the American Dental Association (ADA). However, it is very alarming to see that manypeople are trying to find teeth whitening treatment regimes without any proper awareness of them and without consulting their dentists. In this regard, the role of proper knowledge andexperience of the dentist is very important. For rendering quality and internationallyaccepted safe methods of teeth whitening, it is very important for a dentist to inform thepatient that the bleaching techniques available are not permanent for those who expose their teeth to food and beverages, which cause stainingand fading of teeth color. There are some other conditions about which the dentist must knowbefore embarking on teeth bleaching, considering thesituations (noted below) where it is not recommended or is lesssuccessful:1. Increased age and during pregnancy2. Sensitive teeth and allergies3. In gum diseases, worn enamel, tooth cavity or exposed root4. In filled or otherwise restored teeth5. Darkly stained teeth. Likewise, the dental practitioner must also be aware of the various risk factors associated with teeth bleaching.The most common is the sensitivity and mild irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth. In a good dental practice, the patient must be informed about the pros and cons of teeth bleaching and should be advised for not harbouring any unrealistically high hopes and expectations in order to prevent any later disappointments.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Teeth Bleaching
It is very alarming to see that many people are trying to find teeth whitening treatment regimeswithout any proper awareness of them and without consulting their dentists.With the awareness of dental care treatments and advancements in modern aesthetic dentistry, the conceptof teeth whitening is gaining increased acceptance among the general masses. There are many modes of teeth whitening available to the dentist today, such as toothpastes, strips, gels, tray-based tooth whitening products and in office whitening. Now a days for the safety purposes the bleaching products are being dispensed through dentist with the acceptance seal by the American Dental Association (ADA). However, it is very alarming to see that manypeople are trying to find teeth whitening treatment regimes without any proper awareness of them and without consulting their dentists. In this regard, the role of proper knowledge andexperience of the dentist is very important. For rendering quality and internationallyaccepted safe methods of teeth whitening, it is very important for a dentist to inform thepatient that the bleaching techniques available are not permanent for those who expose their teeth to food and beverages, which cause stainingand fading of teeth color. There are some other conditions about which the dentist must knowbefore embarking on teeth bleaching, considering thesituations (noted below) where it is not recommended or is lesssuccessful:1. Increased age and during pregnancy2. Sensitive teeth and allergies3. In gum diseases, worn enamel, tooth cavity or exposed root4. In filled or otherwise restored teeth5. Darkly stained teeth. Likewise, the dental practitioner must also be aware of the various risk factors associated with teeth bleaching.The most common is the sensitivity and mild irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth. In a good dental practice, the patient must be informed about the pros and cons of teeth bleaching and should be advised for not harbouring any unrealistically high hopes and expectations in order to prevent any later disappointments.
