Question 1

what is the best toothpaste for a 5 and 6 year old to use? especially when i just found out they were eating aquafresh behind my back?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Any toothpaste will do if they use a small amount..smaller than a pea. If they like to munch on it keep it out of reach for sure. An interesting alternative...its what my kids did when they were small...is to use MI Paste. (not the "plus", which has fluoride). It has calcium in it but no Fluoride and is edible (derived from milk products). Fluoride rinse at bedtime is your water is not fluoridated.

Question 2

how effective are fluoride injections (aquafresh) for treating a cavity?

Accepted Answer

Bunk: To treat decay the infected tooth material must be physically removed.  Period.  If the procedure you're inquiring about was effective, Dentists would have adopted it long ago.

Question 3

is safe to take whitening pills even if im taking medication?

Accepted Answer

Sure: They are glutathione. Don't be disappointed if you don't see spectacular results. I'm also sorry anybody would want to lighten their skin; here in the usa, judging a person by their skin color is universally considered the height of ignorance and i look forward to this soon becoming the global norm.

Question 4

what is the best medication for skin whitening?

Accepted Answer

Sunblock moisturizer: Many people use over-the-counter moisturizers that contain sunscreen. Avoiding exposure to the sun will let skin lighten up. However, one should take extra vitamin d to make up for not getting vitamin d from the sun. Although having tanned skin from sun exposure is not a medical illness, there are a few uncommon hormonal medical conditions that can cause skin darkening.

Question 5

i have a severe enlargement of clitoris as well inflammation & darkness of this area , which medication i take for whitening & anti inflammation ?

Accepted Answer

See a MD: You need to be examined by a MD, as absent of pregnancy, areola generally don't darken spontaneously without a medical reason in non pigmented people. The clitoral enlargement occurs when steroids are present abnormally either from an external cream or from the adrenal glands or a ovarian tumor.

Question 6

hi my husband got severe dandruff with large patches on scalp..no whitening of hairs please recomend some good medication thank you...

Accepted Answer

Dandruff: Head and shoulders zinc shampoo or head and shoulders selenium sulfide shampoo are good. Make sure it's dandruff itself and nothing like psoriasis.

Question 7

what is the best and safest drug for whitening skin and removing dark pigmentations ?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: A frequently used product is hydroquinone bleaching product. 2% available without Rx, 4% strength is by Rx. Can't say these are best or safest, however.

Question 8

is laser teeth whitening less damaging to your teeth than those store-bought strips? i've heard that those whitening strips they sell at drug stores are actually not that good for the enamel on your teeth. is the laser whitening method better for teeth ov

Accepted Answer

The : The active ingredient in most whitening systems is the same.  Typically, the concentration and means of applying it differ.

Question 9

i have whitening trays with gel 34%. how long should i keep it on and should i do it everyday for a month?

Accepted Answer

20-30 minutes: You should should achieve optimal results in 2-3 weeks or so, assuming daily use. Confirm with your dental office for more specific instructions and if you experience any sensitivity.

Question 10

what is the effect of skin whitening products on the skin? should it be encouraged or discouraged?

Accepted Answer

Sun block is key: Skin lighteners such as kojic acid, hydroquinone, and plant extracts should only be used if proper sun protection is used. Over the counter products are safe and generally contain 2% kojic acid which limit their effectiveness. They work by blocking the production of melanin which is the natural pigment in the skin cells. Always check with a dermatologist to make sure there are no contraindications.

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What is the best toothpaste for a 5 and 6 year old to use? especially when i just found out they were eating aquafresh behind my back?

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How effective are fluoride injections (aquafresh) for treating a cavity?

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Is safe to take whitening pills even if im taking medication?

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What is the best medication for skin whitening?

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I have a severe enlargement of clitoris as well inflammation & darkness of this area , which medication i take for whitening & anti inflammation ?

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Hi my husband got severe dandruff with large patches on scalp..no whitening of hairs please recomend some good medication thank you...

A member asked:

What is the best and safest drug for whitening skin and removing dark pigmentations ?

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Is laser teeth whitening less damaging to your teeth than those store-bought strips? i've heard that those whitening strips they sell at drug stores are actually not that good for the enamel on your teeth. is the laser whitening method better for teeth ov

A member asked:

I have whitening trays with gel 34%. how long should i keep it on and should i do it everyday for a month?

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What is the effect of skin whitening products on the skin? should it be encouraged or discouraged?

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