Is tooth whitening safe?
 Research
over the last five years has proven bleaching to be both safe and
effective. The American Dental Association's seal of approval has
been given to a wide range of tooth whitening products.
Generally, the only side effect from treatment may be
some sensitivity to hot and cold foods. If this occurs, sensitivity
normally disappears within 48 hours.
In a study published in the April 2005 Journal of
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, researchers at the Boston
based Forsyth Institute confirmed for the first time that a short
exposure to UV-free blue light from the proprietary BriteSmile tooth
whitening procedure killed four major bacteria implicated in
gingivitis and periodontal disease. The findings are the first to
confirm the disease fighting ability of the blue light component of
the patented procedure, and add to a growing body of clinical
evidence on the health benefits of phototherapy in treatment and
prevention of gum disease.
Please don't hesitate to call Family Dentistry and Orthodontics at (305) 38-SMILE
(305 387-6453) with any questions you may
have about the benefits of tooth whitening or tooth bleaching for a
whiter smile.
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