California Dental Insurance, Teenagers and Teeth Whitening
Teenagers are putting their teeth and oral health at risk.
Many dentist are worried that teenagers may be putting their teeth and oral health at risk by trying dangerous do it yourself teeth whitening techniques found on the on line. Too many teenagers uses online tips of do it yourself teeth whitening since money and access to proper dental whitening care may not be in their reach.
However Children who are mixing up quantities of different chemical and applying them for long periods of time are at risk of eroding their tooth enamel and damaging their gums. In turn increasing their risk of oral infection. The best course of action is to talk to your dentist about safely whiting your teeth or what over the counter product they my suggest to be use.
In several prior posts we talk about the good and the bad of teeth whitening treatment. If you have a teen that want to use teeth whitening kits or at home remedies, have them talk to their dentist first and if they are going to use a kit make sure they are doing so correctly.