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Tooth whitening is a Myth. It can never be safe.
Issues related to health and medicines have been woven around myths, which from centuries have passed from one generation to another. Oral care which have gained importance since mankind upbringing got sophisticated has evolved around lot of stories and myths and thereby the excessive use of home remedies and natural cures for the burgeoning oral and dental problems.
Thus a simple yet powerful question emerges in front of all of us that, is tooth whitening safe? What nature has bestowed can never be duplicated. So is the case of human body. We never concentrate or give respect to the different body organs as long as they function smoothly. But our current life style is surely depleting the strength of various body parts, which though not in the forefront yet do generate serious problems gradually. One such area of concern is oral and dental care. With our current bad eating habits, our teeth are getting discolored, with accumulated plaque and sore gums. Mouth ulcers, tooth boils and damaged gums are the enhanced or advanced problems. But before these problems get aggravated it is very important to take proper care and solve them lot before.
It is a myth that getting teeth whiten spoils them. People have a perception that with tooth whitening chemicals and gels the enamels gets scrapped off, exposing tender tissues which have a very less life. One thing should definitely be considered that today teeth whitening products use very mild solutions, which not only cleanses, scrubs and wipe the plaque but also gives a gloss and brightness to your pale teeth. These gels which used regularly have proven to give far reaching consequences, which have been approved even by the dentists and clinical specialists.
The question related to teeth safety is debatable in itself. First and foremost safety parameters need to be defined. If using the safe teeth whitening product, home remedy, and any approved chemical or gel spoils teeth further or lead to tooth decay and tooth fall, then the issue is serious. But what if you are not following the instructions, or in haste of whitening teeth overdoing the prescribed dosage? It is very convenient to raise fingers at others, but what is more important is to understand the exact usage, method and mode of using any chemical on your body.
Teeth whitening are 100% safe, if done properly with an appropriate substance under an expert guidance. Here we do not highlight the importance of growing oral care centres, yet we simply want to establish the fact that on our face teeth has a very prominent presence and for proper intake of food they serve a very important purpose. If we are blessed with 32 set of teeth, we ought to take care of them and its no fault if we use any safe teeth whitening product or refer to any known dentist.
We really need to understand that teeth whitening are purely logical, safe and clinically approved. It does not strips of enamel from your tooth. If done properly teeth whitening can also yield permanent results, which need to be given mild treatments aftermath. Thus if you have a cheerful smile, yet are afraid of smiling due to fear if exposing pale, dirty teeth , do get your teeth whiten. It is surely safe!
Edited: February 11th, 2010
Whiten Teeth Safely
With the growing influence of media and television, people are becoming more conscious about their looks, their smile being a part of it. For a good smile, you must be having good and shining white teeth which many people do not have. Thus more and more people are showing up at the pharmacies asking for Do-it-yourself kits of teeth whitening or whitening trays and gels, pastes and strips etc. How far are these products safe and how safely are they being used is a prime issue. Here are a few guidelines depicting on how to whiten teeth safely.
The most commonly used product for teeth whitening is hydrogen peroxide. Naïve doctors advice you to rinse your mouth daily with hydrogen peroxide for dazzling white teeth. As a matter of fact, this should never be done. Being acidic in nature, continuous usage of hydrogen peroxide can cause hyperplasias of the tissues. This is a precancerous stage of the tissue. The use of hydrogen peroxide should be limited to just once or twice a week and that too in the diluted form.
Another such advice comes for lemon juice which is a natural stain remover and whitener. But its usage on the teeth can cause the teeth to lose their calcium and worsen more quickly. This means that acids of any form, no matter how safe the source is, must not be used on the teeth. Similar is with strawberries that are considered as a natural teeth whitener. If these fruits are being eaten or being used to whiten the teeth then it is necessary to rinse the mouth with water thoroughly and brush the teeth with toothpaste after a gap of nearly 15 to 20 minutes.
A home remedy to whiten teeth is by brushing with lime juice and salt. Although this may produce the whitening effect, but the constant scrubbing of the enamel would leave it worn down thereby doing more harm than good. Therefore this remedy must be limited to just once in two weeks.
The use of hydrogen peroxide also should be done with care as it is harmful if swallowed. It can cause harm to the unborn fetus if swallowed by a pregnant woman. Therefore it should be used with utmost care. Lots of water should be taken in, if the paste of peroxide with baking soda is swallowed by mistake.
The whitening products use solutions that are mild and hence are safe for usage. These not only provide shiny white teeth but also take care of the plaque that develops in the teeth. Other similar products are also effective in teeth whitening. However care must be taken in the usage of the products by following the given instructions. A natural way to keep the teeth clean and safe is by avoiding the products that harm the teeth like tea, coffee, tobacco and smoking. Also one must brush his teeth regularly. Chewing gum is also considered beneficial as it removes the debris from the teeth, thus keeping them clean and also invokes saliva production which is highly beneficial for the cleanliness of the mouth and teeth.
Edited: February 1st, 2010
