Highlands Ranch Dentist

Study of the safety of teeth whitening agents on enamel

In the April issue of the “Journal of American Dental Association” (ADA) Cadenaro et al present a study on the safety of whitening agents on the enamel surface. In this study they performed the study “on patients” (in vivo) versus other studies that were done on samples in the laboratory (in vitro). Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide a variety of cosmetic dental services in their dental office including both one-hour teeth whitening (LUMA) and take home tray whitening.

Methods used in this teeth whitening study

In this study 20 participants were recruited who wish to have tooth bleaching. The material selected for this study was a 38% hydrogen perioxide bleaching agent. The researchers bleached the participants teeth four times at one-week intervals.

Results and conclusions on tooth whitening

The results showed no significant difference in surface roughness when compared to baseline. The conclusion from the researchers is 38% hydrogen peroxide in-office whitening gels showed no alteration of the enamel surfaces.

Highlands Ranch Teeth whitening Dental office

Our office uses both one hour teeth whitening process as well a overnight tray whitening system. The overnight systems use a much lower concentration of whitening gel. Our office has found that some colors of teeth are more difficult to whiten than other. As an example… tetracycline staining may or may not whiten significantly with gray hues the next most difficult. Yellow hues by in large are much easier to whiten

Call our Highlands Ranch dental office today!

Please call our office today and make an appointment at (303) 694-9740. Our office is located at the corner of Quebec and Lincoln Blvd. at 6660 Timberline Road Highlands Ranch 80130.

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