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Teeth Whitening Problems --from Modern

Hygienist Patients who

have never had sensitivity can first experience it in response to

whitening treatments, whether they are chair-side or at-home

procedures, gels or strips. In fact, 75% of whitening patients may

be affected. The sensitivity can occur during and after treatments,

with all teeth being

 

à The consequences of these affected . . .

sensitivities can go farther than discomfort.

Tooth sensitivity caused by tooth whitening usually occurs at the

gum-line on the vulnerable root surface, and we will see a person

with this problem subconsciously neglecting this .

area – with disastrous results.

Be aware that 20 years ago, we had a great “Prevention” movement, and

today it has been replaced by “Cosmetic Dentistry”. A great smile is

highly beneficial, desirable - but if it is only for a while – what

then? It has been said that unless corrective dentistry is preceded

by your mastering ideal oral hygiene, cosmetic dentistry is like

building a fine mansion on a marsh.

Basic in preventing gum disease and tooth decay is immaculate oral

hygiene. It was the foundation of our practice. We gave our patients

hands-on brushing and flossing instruction – The Bass Technique.

Jerome Mittelman, DDS, FAPM

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