Keeping up on info re. dental "whitening"

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sherry - 12 Jan 2008 18:46 GMT

i always think id like my teeth whiter..........(although sometimes i
run into the term "bleaching")..had Nite White done in 1999 and have
used the different kinds of Crest White Strips a few times since
then..also use the whitening chewing gum after i eat (when i
remember :/ ) ...im especially concerned about too much bleach over
the years....is there a good, safe regimen for this? also what safely
whitens? silica for example? sherry

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Steven Bornfeld - 13 Jan 2008 00:30 GMT

> i always think id like my teeth whiter..........(although sometimes i
> run into the term "bleaching")..had Nite White done in 1999 and have
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> the years....is there a good, safe regimen for this? also what safely
> whitens? silica for example? sherry

Generally I think the white strips have the frequency of "touchups" as
yearly, but I'd check the package. Be sure to have a cleaning at your
dentist before bleaching. I wouldn't use them more often than that.
Silica is an abrasive; it helps scrub off stains. I think both silica
and alumina are common abrasives in most toothpastes.

Steve

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sherry - 14 Jan 2008 01:27 GMT

On Jan 12, 7:30�pm, Steven Bornfeld <dentaltwinm...@earthlink.net>
wrote:

> > i always think id like my teeth whiter..........(although sometimes i
> > run into the term "bleaching")..had Nite White done in 1999 and have
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>
> Steve

steve, ive had silica and alumina in my toothpastes -- egads! i
thought of silicon. which is recommended 4 hair conditioning...alumina
has been in some rembrandt...ill b sure 2 do the bleaching soon after
the cleaning -- mayb wait a week bec of possible sensitivity...ty 4
the help...sherry

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