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Medical Video: Dental Health & Information : Teeth Whitening & Pregnancy
Tooth whitening products usually contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. When the chemicals are split, oxygen enters the outer surface (enamel) of the tooth, explaining the natural color of the tooth. This process is called oxidation.
Oxidation can damage DNA in cells and has the potential to kill cells. The dentist will prevent cell damage by exposing chemicals to tooth enamel, which does not contain living cells. Your dentist will make sure that there is no contact with the gums by using it tray the right gear
Although tooth whitening is a cosmetic process, teeth whitening must still be done by a dentist.
There are 2 types of professional teeth whitening. The first type includes several visits to the dentist for several months. The dentist will make a mouth protector and show how to use it with whitening gel. Using a mouth shield, apply the gel for some time for 2-5 weeks.
The second type of professional care is laser whitening or power whitening. A whitening product will be applied to your teeth and the laser will be illuminated on the teeth to activate bleaching. Laser whitening takes about 1 hour.
Both types of teeth whitening can make your teeth sensitive for some time. Your teeth will be more sensitive when using laser whitening.
If you decide to whiten your teeth, always visit a dentist. Some beauticians offer containing teeth whitening treatments bleaching agents. These ingredients are illegal, unsafe and can cause permanent damage to the tooth enamel.
Whitening kit also sold in many pharmacies. This package sells lighter bleaching gels than the whitening gel used by dentists. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using a medication that is sold publicly during pregnancy. Don't buy products that are sold carelessly on the internet. Many fake products and ingredients are not guaranteed.
Whitening toothpaste is safe to use, because whitening toothpaste only reduces stains on teeth, not really whitening.
Beyond security concerns, you might not bother to go back and forth to the dentist when you are pregnant or have a baby.
For various reasons, before whitening your teeth, it's better to wait until you give birth and finish breastfeeding.
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