Tooth Whitening
A lot has been said about the use of bleaching agents on the enamel of your teeth. Some people are afraid that a tooth whitening treatment, like those offered by our Lynnwood dentistry clinic, might be breaking down the fragile minerals that protect you from cavities. Fortunately, a recent scientific study has shed some light on this issue that should serve to put your worries to rest.
According to researchers from the São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center in Brazil, in-office tooth whitening procedures do not have any effect on the concentration of calcium and phosphorus on the surface of a patient’s tooth enamel. These conclusions were drawn from a study wherein a number of people were subjected to different levels of bleaching gels, which showed no significant difference between those who had undergone bleaching and those who had not.
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This only applies to professional whitening procedures, though, as certain home-whitening products proved to be a little more harmful. Further study is required on the topic but, until such study can be conducted, come to Song Dental Center for all of your whitening needs.
