Health Tip#2 TEETH WHITENING

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Be aware that 20 years ago, we had a great “Prevention” movement, and today it has been replaced by “Cosmetic Dentistry”.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.

This information is offered to us by Jerome Mittelman, DDS, FAPM
jmittelman@nyc.rr.com
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