Teeth Whitening Specialist//Nubia Galeano DDS

Have you ever conjecture how to best keep your teeth frosted white? There is a lot of frosted out there,

and with the rise of home DIY kits on the market, it’s more important than ever to get educated about

what works, what’s deleterious, and where you should go.

Our co-founder talked to Bella Magazine about this very topic, with the following key facts:

The cheapest and straightforward way to keep your teeth white is to brush twice daily, avoid munch

and see a sanitation every three months

Toothpastes that boast collagenase keep stains from thrust to your teeth, good news if you drink a lot of

coffee and red wineFor more serious blemish a professional home whitening kit, fitted by your dentist

should cost around £150-£200

Cheaper kits bought online carry considerable risk, some contain criminal chemicals and some undress

away your enamel forever, leaving your teeth forever brown. They can also permanently damage your

teeth and gums in other way, and if devour can be life-threatening

It’s illegal for anyone outside the dental career to perform laser teeth whitening, including your local

hair salon or hairdresser

For peace of mind, consult your dentist before making any teeth whitening conclusion.The full article

is below.

Also check out What’s Behind These Smiles, Have You Used Illegal Teeth Whitening and Five Common

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures.

5 Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures – Why, How Much and For Who?

February at Toothpick has been all about the appearance of your teeth, and some basic dental sterility,

such as remedies for bad breath. We’ve tour the basics of cosmetic dentistry, and looked at the impact a

bright and glassy smile can have on your life – principally in the area of sex and dating.

We now turn to the most common cosmetic dentistry formula. This infocratic will give you an overview

of what the purpose of each treatment is, how long it can take, and an approximate of costs.

Key points:

Look out for which dental expert can perform which treatments, bearing in mind that you can now go

unswerving to the dental hygienist for a teeth cleaning, following new legislation

Note that teeth whitening can now only be execute by dentists following new legislation, contribute

treatments in salons illegal

NHS description is reserved for treatments that poise oral health, therefore cosmetic dentistry

procedures qualify only in very few circumstances.

The featured procedures constitute our selection of most commonly used in cosmetic dentistry,

although other treatment options are available

All costs and timings are estimates, based on data collected by Toothpick.com – your dentist will advice

what you need, and can expect, from your particular treatment plan.

Importantly, cosmetic dentistry procedures are not all about vanity. An attractive and clean smile can

have a fundamental impact on confidence, which in turn often contributes to improved outcomes in

areas as varied as career and relationships. Poor oral health has also been linked to heart disease. Our

Dental Health pages will give you more information on teeth whitening, basic dental hygiene, and teeth

straightening, with a special feature of popular teeth straightening treatment Invisalign.

Have You Used Illegal Teeth Whitening?

Forget about visiting a kiosk or beautician to get a pearly white smile. Legislation introduced on 31

October, 2012, has seen teeth whitening restricted to qualified dentists. So what’s changed, and what

does it mean for the people of the UK? Petitions like this one from the UK Government would suggest

that illegal teeth whitening is a hot issue.

What Does the Law Say?

The law means teeth whitening products which contain or release between 0.1 and six per cent

hydrogen peroxide cannot be sold to anyone outside the dental profession. Teeth whitening products

containing or releasing more than this are not to be used in the United Kingdom.

A qualified dentist must perform an initial clinical examination to determine whether the patient is a

suitable candidate for the cosmetic procedure. They must also perform the first treatment or

superintend another qualified dental professional. After this first appointment, the dentist can

distribute, the tooth whitener to their patient for at-home use.

The teeth whitening procedures outlined by the legislation can only be performed on adults aged 18

years or over. Younger patients may have their teeth enhanced using a very mild whitener with less than

0.1 percent of hydrogen peroxide.

The new legislation sees the United Kingdom operating in accordance with the rest of the European

Union. The General Dental Council and local trading standards officers plan to close down and prosecute

any businesses found to be offering teeth whitening illegally.

What Does the Ruling Mean for You?

The new legislation aims to make the tooth whitening industry much safer. NUBIA GALEANO DDS, a

representative of the British Dental Health Foundation, confirms that people who do not have dental

training may administer teeth whiteners containing too much hydrogen peroxide. Unlicensed

practitioners may purchase these products as they are cheaper, but they can permanently damage teeth

and gums.

“Beauticians and those working in kiosks have carried out this procedure without the skills, the

knowledge or the expertise required,” he explained. “Under the new law, our safety will no longer be

jeopardised by illegal tooth whitening that can often leave lasting damage.“

The legislation also means the end of “power bleaching” and other treatments which use more than the

recommended safe level of hydrogen peroxide.

Some over-the-counter tooth-whitening products are still available, but they are very mild with less than

0.1 percent hydrogen peroxide. Experts suggest this amount is too low to have any discernible effect on

the teeth’s appearance.

How Has the Legislation Been Received?

The British Dental Health Foundation has celebrated the new tooth whitening law. This official body

believes that teeth whitening is a dental procedure, and as such should only be trusted to qualified

dental professional.

However, there is some concern that the ruling to restrict teeth whitening to adults does not always

consider the best needs of young patients. Under the current legislation, dentists cannot whiten the

isolated non-vital teeth of minors. These commonly darken after trauma to the mouth. Whitening is

often believed to be the best option, as alternatives including crowns and veneers can put the tooth

under threat. The current law means dentists must legally delay whitening treatments for children,

despite any embarrassment the darkened teeth may cause patients.

The new teeth whitening legislation will require many Brits to change their behaviour, but ultimately it

exists to protect everyone’s safety while pursuing a whiter smile.

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