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What is the definition or description of: teeth whitening?

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Toothe lightening: Some kind of bleaching agent can make teeth lighter. Too much can decalcify enamel and/or cause sensitivity.

Answered 11/30/2012

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Bleaching Whitening: 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, whitening teeth is best managed by an experienced dentist with your dental & gum health as the main focus of their attention! lumineers are an option to whiten.

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cosmetic oxidation: Teeth whitening is the process of oxidizing pigmentation in teeth with the objective of removing it. In other words, using a chemical that breaks down accumulated or natural "color" in teeth to make them appear whiter. Most methods increase sensitivity & are best done gradually and/or under the supervision (or at least the counsel) of your dentist.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Brighter Smile: Teeth whitening is a treatment of the tooth to reduce pigments so enhancing their appearance and reducing discoloration. Usually the outer enamel is lightened using an oxygen releasing carbamide product for extrinsic bleaching, but when access to the pulp chamber is possible, intrinsic bleach with a stronger reagent that can significantly reduce the color. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts -.

Answered 1/25/2014

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Mild acid etching: Teeth whitening involves using a very mild acid to break down the very outer layer of the enamel. Then as it reforms it is kept from being restained by wearing the trays or avoiding staining foods and drinks until the outer surface is hard again. It accelerates the natural process our teeth go through all the time. That is how our teeth get stained in the first place.

Answered 10/4/2016

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