Safety of tooth whitening
 

Research over the last five years has proven bleaching to be both safe and effective. The American Dental Association's seal of approval has been given to a wide range of tooth whitening products.

Generally, the only side effect from treatment may be some sensitivity to hot and cold foods. If this occurs, sensitivity normally disappears within 48 hours.

In a study published in the April 2005 Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, researchers at the Boston based Forsyth Institute confirmed for the first time that a short exposure to UV-free blue light from the proprietary BriteSmile tooth whitening procedure killed four major bacteria implicated in gingivitis and periodontal disease. The findings are the first to confirm the disease fighting ability of the blue light component of the patented procedure, and add to a growing body of clinical evidence on the health benefits of phototherapy in treatment and prevention of gum disease.

Please don't hesitate to call Miami Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry at (305) 38-SMILE with any questions you may have about the benefits of tooth whitening or tooth bleaching for a whiter smile.