You spend the time and money on cosmetic dental work, and you want it to last and look great for years to come. You may have questions on how best to care for your teeth, and how to keep your oral alterations bright and white. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about whitening cosmetic dental work.
FAQs on Whitening Cosmetic Dental Work
Q1. Is teeth whitening safe for dental veneers or other cosmetic dental treatments?
A1. Whitening is likely to be safe for cosmetic dental veneers, bonding, or porcelain crowns. The problem is, the bleach will whiten your natural teeth but not the synthetic materials. As a result you could end up with multi-colored teeth.
Q2. Are whitening toothpastes safe for cosmetic dental work?
A2. There are many options of toothpaste on the market. Their various features and benefits include fluoride, germ killing compounds, tartar and plaque control, remedies for halitosis, and of course whitening. The amount of bleaching chemicals in your average whitening toothpaste is not going to offer you substantial brightening of your smile. However, you want to tread lightly with baking soda or bleach enhanced dental products. They could scratch your dental work, causing permanent damage.
Q3. How is it determined that a toothpaste might be safe for teeth or cosmetic work?
A3. The Hefferren abrasivity test is implemented by the American Dental Association (ADA). The scientists utilize neutron exposed extracted teeth. Radioactive phosphorous and the by-product from brushing these teeth (known as a slurry) is measured for radiation. This seemingly complicated series of steps allows the ADA to gauge the level of damage any given toothpaste would likely give to natural tooth enamel, porcelain veneers, composite resin, or any other tooth like substance used in cosmetic dentistry. Unfortunately, whitening toothpastes tend to be the most abrasive and therefore more dangerous to the integrity of your teeth, natural or otherwise.
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