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Debunking myths Related to Teeth Whitening Treatment

by Anamika Sharma Dermatologist and Skin Specialist

White teeth enhance the appearance of an individual and provide an attractive smile. But, factors such as intake of coffee, soda, tea, and poor oral hygiene stains the teeth over time. This, results in tooth discoloration and affected smile appearance. As the teeth discoloration starts, the first thing an individual does is looking for a home remedy and over the counter cleaning agents, to whiten the stained teeth. But most of the time, these options are not as effective as expected. Therefore, one must consult a dental expert to undergo clinic-based teeth whitening treatment for a safe and effective procedure. Teeth whitening in Delhi is available at Dr. Kandhari's Skin & Dental Clinic. The clinic is well equipped with advanced technology to provide an effective way to brighten the teeth.


However, there are different dental professional teeth whitening treatments and individuals have certain myths related to the treatments.


Common myths related to teeth whitening treatments are:


Myth 1: Teeth whitening treatments can ruin the teeth's enamel.


Fact: Teeth whitening treatment is a form of dentistry that is performed by a professional dentistry practitioner. The teeth whitening products are made of bleaching agents that are used in a specific proportion by the dentists to eliminate the tooth stains. It is a safe and effective treatment that does not harm the enamel.


Note: Teeth whitening treatment should not be carried out as a home remedy, as it might result in causing adverse side effects.


Myth 2: Teeth whitening treatment is a painful procedure.


Fact: Teeth whitening treatment is not painful, but a bit of sensitivity can be experienced during the sessions. However, if an individual experiences any sort of burning, stinging, or irritation on the mouth during the treatment he/she must immediately tell the dentist.


Myth 3: Teeth whitening results in sensitive teeth.


Fact: Teeth whitening treatment involves bleaching agent, which results in temporary sensitivity for patients who have a medical history of sensitive teeth. Besides this, dentists have certain gels that can help prevent the problem of sensitive teeth during and after the treatment.


Myth 4: Teeth whitening results stays forever.


Fact: The teeth whitening treatment is one of the best and long-lasting solutions for stained and discolored teeth, but the results can be affected as the aging process continues. Hence, it is recommended by dentists to have touch-up sessions to maintain the teeth whitening.


Myth 5: Teeth whitening treatment makes the teeth look unnatural.


Fact: Teeth whitening is a progressive treatment, and one can achieve a definite level whitening by consulting a dentist. Often the results depends on the shade of the patient's teeth.


Myth 6: Rubbing fruit on the teeth removes the stains.


Fact: Fruit acids have high acidity levels that cause the tooth enamel to wear away, and it can result in teeth discoloration. Hence, rubbing fruit peels does not help to get rid of teeth stains; instead. To know about a proper dental care routine, one must consult a dentist.


Practicing good oral health routine and having complete information about the treatments is very much important. Therefore, one must consider getting in touch with a dentist before believing in any myths read and seen over the different social media or other platforms. To find complete information about dental health and hygiene, one can consult at Dr. Kandhari's Skin & Dental Clinic. It is well known and recognized best dental clinic in Delhi for providing expert dental consultation and treatments under the supervision of renowned dentists. For further information on teeth whitening treatment and its cost in Delhi, visit Dr. Kandhari's Skin & dental clinic.


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About Anamika Sharma Innovator   Dermatologist and Skin Specialist

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Created on Mar 26th 2020 05:45. Viewed 318 times.

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