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Alder said this shouldn't be a concern because the teeth are not numbed during the treatment, so patients could indicate if there was any nerve pain or the laser was too hot. We routinely drink or eat foods at 140 degrees, he said. The lasers only get to 120 degrees. Even so, the American Dental Association has yet to endorse the procedure. It is true that laser whitening is faster than standard bleaching methods. What is not known is if the new technique is safer or less safe, said Kenneth Burrell, director of the ADA Coun- cil on Scientific Affairs "It could be that it's all right," he said. "We don't know. I'm just saying let's see the evidence of this." In a recent issue of the (begini- tal) ADA News, (endital) the or- ganization appealed to members and manufacturers oflaser equip- ment to provide information on the safety oflaser whitening. The fear is that lasers may be more likely than heat lamps to damage a tooth's pulp, Burrell explained. "Sometimes when the pulp has already been weakened by trau- ma or decay, this little bit of irri- tation from the bleaching process could kill the pulp," Burrell said. People who are seeking whiter teeth should first consult their dentist, Burrell recommended. A thorough examination must be . done to make sure the patient is a candidate for whitening. Then a determination would be made as to the best procedure to use. As for over-the-counter whiten- ers, including toothpastes, Burrell advises consumers to steer clear of them. They are not on the list of ADA endorsed products. Whitening toothpastes only get rid of superficial stains that would come off in a dental cleaning. And the over-the-counter bleaching kits can be harmful if used improper- ly, he added. "Consumers have to be very careful about using those products and the kinds of expectations they have," Burrell said. As for the woman who wouldn't smile because of her yellow teeth, she was Alder's second laser whitening patient. 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