Cosmetic Dentistry: A Beautiful Smile Is Not Far Away Dec 3, 2008
Tooth whitening or bleaching - Many whitening options exist to help a patient achieve a brighter, whiter smile ... It is important to consult a dentist before starting any tooth whitening procedure. (PR Newswire)
Nicotine Gum May Whiten Teeth Too Sep 16, 2008
"This visible improvement in tooth whitening appearance could strengthen the smokers' motivation to quit smoking," write the investigators, led by Michael Moore of Indiana University -- Purdue University Fort Wayne. His colleagues on the study were with Novartis Consumer Health, the maker of the two Nicotinell-brand nicotine gums the researchers tested. (MEDLINEplus)
Blue Light And Hydrogen Peroxide May Effectively Treat Biofilms That Cause Cavities And Gum Disease Jul 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) Blue light commonly used by dentists to cure resin fillings and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined may be capable of reaching and treating bacteria in deep layers of biofilms that can cause cavities and gingivitis. Most bacteria in nature exist in communities of biofilms, structures that serve as physical barriers and severely limit the effect of antibacterial agents. (Science Daily)
They blinded me with whiteness Jul 3, 2008
"Tooth whitening is now available to everybody," he says. "You don't have to be wealthy or well- connected to get your teeth whitened anymore, and that's not the case in other countries. Americans now have white teeth across the board.". (Boston Globe)
The real cost of a Hollywood smile Jun 18, 2008
"White fillings or tooth whitening can make a big difference, and so can braces and they all involve keeping the original tooth. And 15 to 20 years down the line, when the veneer needs replacing, as most will, the patient will be delighted that they have consulted a dentist prepared to make the extra effort.". The problem, Bloom says, is that many dentists don't inform patients that other options might be more better. (Independent)
iWhite teeth-whitening system Jun 11, 2008
In just a few short years, tooth whitening has moved from an expensive procedure available only to a privileged few in a dentist's office to an indulgence for the masses: Even toothpastes and chewing gum promise to make your smile shine like a movie star's ... The theory behind light-activated tooth whitening is that the heat and light can improve the action of the hydrogen peroxide gel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Children's Premature Tooth Loss Can Affect Oral Health For Years To Come May 27, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 26, 2008) The prospect of exchanging a tooth for that coveted reward from the tooth fairy often has kids wiggling teeth with vigor, but what happens when a primary or permanent tooth is lost prematurely due to trauma. According to a study published in the March/April 2008 issue of General Dentistry, parents and caretakers more often than not do not know what to do with a traumatically affected tooth and do not take proper steps to respond to the injury, which can affect their... (Science Daily)
Queen Victoria Feb 24, 2008
Services under the spa's jurisdiction include a beauty salon, an acupuncturist, a physiotherapist and a dentist who is equipped to do tooth whitening and emergency repairs. QUEEN VICTORIA'S STATEROOMS. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High Growth Forecasted for the Professional & Expert Personal & Oral Care Solutions: Future Trends & Perspectives Jan 20, 2008
Home tooth whitening kits appear as an alternative to professional treatments 26. Professional quality is expected by consumers in everyday products 27. (BusinessWire)
Hydrogen Peroxide Has A Complex Role In Cell Health Jan 5, 2008
4, 2008) Hydrogen peroxide, the same mild acid that many people use to disinfectant their kitchens or treat cuts and abrasions, is also produced by the body to keep cells healthy. Now, researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have solved how part of this complex process works. (Science Daily)
Professionals say consider cost, sensitivity and stains before whitening treatments Dec 4, 2007
Tooth whitening procedures used to gain a mouth full of pearly whites are popular and widely used, but local dentists say there are risks involved in getting that prized megawatt smile ... Root damage, particularly in individuals who have already had root canals and are considering tooth whitening, is another risk factor, said Dr. Michael E. Salley, who operates a family and cosmetic dentistry practice in Orangeburg ... In addition to the tray system, Salley also uses an in-office tooth... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Illegal' Tooth Whitening Could Ruin Your Smile Nov 25, 2007
More from Sky News on Channel 501. Quick Smile Fix Could Cost You Big. (Sky News)
Type Of Oral Cancer Linked To Ethnicity: Are Cultural Habits To Blame? Nov 16, 2007
16, 2006) Common tooth whitening products, which have been used by millions of people, are found to be safe and do not increase the risk of oral cancer when used as directed. This exhaustive review of the. (Science Daily)
Facing the worldHow surgeons rebuilt a child's face following a massive tumour Nov 4, 2007
The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is donating its fees for tooth whitening to help children like Trang through Facing the World in an initiative dubbed Smiling for the World. Ms Driver-Jowitt said this was a welcome boost. (BBC News -- Health)
Family seeks funds for son’s respirator Sep 6, 2007
Dr. Len Gerken is offering professional tooth whitening services at a greatly discounted price on Sept. 15, with all proceeds going toward the purchase of Dylan s respiratory vest. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 15, Gerken will be taking tooth impressions and creating custom bleaching trays for clients, at a cost of 150. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tooth whitening kits can be bad for your health Jun 28, 2007
The institution only tested tooth whitening kits ... They were the Boots Expert Teeth Whitening Programme and the "Brilliant" tooth whitening system, which is distributed in the UK by Brilliant Products, of Staines, Middlesex. (Xinhua)
High bleach levels in tooth kits Jun 27, 2007
Tooth whitening kits have been found to contain illegally high levels of the bleaching agent hydrogen peroxide ... It is thought that the use of tooth whitening kits is gaining in popularity, in part fuelled by a desire to replicate the dazzling smiles of Hollywood stars ... " Only two passed Officers from the Central England Trading Standards Authorities purchased 16 teeth whitening kits via the internet or over the counter from pharmacists or beauty shops across the Midlands. They found that... (BBC News -- Health)
Warning on DIY teeth-whitening kits Jun 27, 2007
The only two products which passed the tests were Boots Expert Teeth Whitening Programme and the Brilliant Tooth Whitening System, distributed by Brilliant Products. Tests were carried out on teeth-whitening kits and not on whitening toothpastes or polishes. (Channel 4 News)
Laser tech is heating up Jun 20, 2007
But there is no proof it works in other applications such as accelerating tooth whitening, says David Garber, a periodontist in Atlanta and clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Removing cavities with lasers has not been widely adopted because the process is slower than the traditional method, Garber says. (USA Today -- News)
New Aquafresh(R) White Trays(TM) Puts Their Money Where Her Mouth Is May 6, 2007
PITTSBURGH, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest innovation in tooth whitening, Aquafresh White Trays, is inviting consumers to visit and take a guess as to who the celebrity behind the beautiful smile is and how much they think Aquafresh White Trays will be insuring her smile for through an exclusive policy with Lloyd's of London ... Designed by cosmetic dentists, Aquafresh White Trays are a convenient new tooth whitening tray system that provide visibly whiter teeth in as few as three days, with... (PR Newswire)
The dark side of overwhitened teeth Feb 28, 2007
"Like every teen, she's influenced by what she sees in magazine and television," said Bail, who suspended his daughter's practice of tooth whitening until she turns 21. "If a little is good, a lot is much better.". (Sun-Sentinel.com)
The Unsinkable Suzanne Somers Feb 3, 2007
She and Hamel see all of it, from the SomerSmile Get White Tooth Whitening System to her upcoming lecture series with motivational guru Tony Robbins and former president of Mexico Vicente Fox, as "doing well while doing good." That too sounds like a sales pitch, but one with a vaguely philanthropic bent. Though most people assume that Hamel pushes her, Somers said, "I am the driven one. And it's not about money. The drive is that I like it. It's fun.". (Los Angeles Times)
Teeth whiteners abound Jan 7, 2007
Another dental group, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which represents dentists who specialize in cosmetic treatments, estimates the demand for tooth whitening has risen 300% in the past decade. Millions of Americans buy whitening products over the counter, or turn to dentists for a brighter, more dazzling smile. (USA Today -- News)
