Doctors Warn of Dangers in Over-Bleaching Teeth
Doctors Warn of Dangers in Over-Bleaching Teeth – Many dentists fear too many people are taking it too far when it comes to whitening their teeth. Tooth whitening products are up 300 percent from nearly 20 years ago.
Are you a fan of bleaching your teeth a pearly white color? Well, you may be doing more damage than you think. According to a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, too many people overbleach their teeth, which causes harmful and often permanent damage.
Dr. Lawrence Rifkin says the active ingredients in teeth whiteners erode teeth enamel, making them brittle and hypersensitive. Rifkin said,”Once the enamel has been chemically eroded away, then it’s gone, gone forever.”
He says he fears far too many people are “bleachorexics” nowadays, and according to the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, a whopping 96% of adults think a good, white-toothed smile makes a person more attractive.
Americans spend $1.4 billion a month on teeth-whitening products, a figure that’s 300% up from 1996.
How can you tell if you’re going a little overboard? Experts say pay attention to sensitivity, gum irritation, and tooth translucency.
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