NOTES ABOUT TEETH WHITENING

Teeth whitening is a simple procedure, which can be performanced with your dentist's help, to provide you a white, brighter smile. Avoidance of tooth whitening products sold over the counter and home recipes is wise, for many of these do not work or can be harmful to your teeth and gums.

• Whitening can only be performed on clean, healthy teeth and healthy gums.
• Fillings and Crowns are not whitened by the procedure. The doctor must discuss with the patient their expectations and point out what work might need to be changed so as to achieve consistent color.
• Whitening only works on enamel. Teeth which have thin enamel due to chemical or physical abrasion will whiten poorly. This should also be reviewed prior to starting treatment.
• A common reported side-effect of whitening is sensitive teeth.
• Avoid lemon juice and baking soda method of whitening teeth. This common recipe for natural teeth whitening is acidic (softens tooth enamel) and abrasive. It removes stains like paint remover takes stains off of a painted surface.
• Avoid Abrasives. Many whitening toothpastes work by scraping stains off your teeth with abrasives. Too much abrasion can scrape enamel off your teeth, too.

Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry. According to the FDA, whitening restores natural tooth color and bleaching whitens beyond the natural color. There are many methods available, such as brushing, bleaching strips, bleaching pen, bleaching gel, and laser bleaching. Teeth whitening has become the most requested procedure in cosmetic dentistry today. More than 100 million Americans whiten their teeth one way or another; spending an estimated $15 billion in 2010.ter defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". In severe malocclusions, management often requires a combination of Orthodontics and Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery). This often requires additional training, in addition to the formal 3 year specialty training. For instance, in the USA, orthodontists get at least another year of training in a form of fellowship, the so called 'Craniofacial Orthodontics', to receive additional training in the orthodontic management of Craniofacial anomalies