Is it good to use teeth-whitening products? any better/worse than others? thx have any studies shown deleterious effects?

There : There are a number of different products, both over the counter and treatment rendered by a dentist. Your dentist can better advise you on what products he/she uses and how they differ from the drugstore gels. If used in moderation and as directed you should not experience any ill effects.

See your Dentist: See your dentist... A small layer of enamel is removed with bleaching. Overdoing bleaching can produce permanent discoloration. Please see only a dentist for bleaching and refrain from the current trend of whitening in a spa or mall or beauty salon. Bleaching teeth is best managed by an experienced dentist with your dental & gum health as the main focus of their attention!

Be Cautious!: Whitening agents must be carefully controlled, and i never recommend over-the-counter whitening systems to my patients. One must understand that all whitening agents contain peroxide which will cause free radical formation in tissues that have high turnover (such as gum tissues). Free radicals eventually cause dna damage, which can potentially cause precancerous conditions.

Teeth whitening prot: Teeth whitening products dispensed and carefully monitored by your dentist are safe.

Fine to use: Only drawback can be transient sensitivity. No deleterious effects. Try the denmat brand lumibrite 32%. You only need it in for 3 minutes. Ask for it from your dentist.

Yes: Whitening teeth improves self confidence as a whiter smile presents a better image of oneself. Yes there are better whitening products than others in that they yield better and faster whitening results. The best system in my opinion is kor whitening, superb whitening results. Studies has shown no irreversible effects in using whitening products, unless used without proper supervision.

Tooth whitening: OTC tooth whitening products often contain slightly increased abrasively to physically grind away surface stain. Products dispensed by your Dentist are more effective with less chance of side effects. Ask your Dentist to customize a tooth whitening program for you.