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Whitening strips may damage teeth: study

Teeth-whitening products used to maintain a dazzling smile may cause hidden tooth damage, research suggests. Studies have found that the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, hydrogen peroxide, fragments dentin protein. Dentin lies beneath the tooth’s enamel outer layer and provides it with support. It is sandwiched between the enamel and connective tissue that binds… Read More »

Teeth Whitening and the Facts You Need to Know

by Monica Quinn Teeth Whitening and the Facts You Need to Know Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental treatments available today, but did you realize dentists only discovered teeth whitening accidentally?  Originally, dentists would treat gum disease with mouth rinse containing hydrogen peroxide and noticed that the patient’s teeth turned whiter when… Read More »