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to the active whiten-
ing agent, and that
can be harmful."
Bleaching isn't the
only solution for
stained teeth, Blau
said, conceding how-
ever that his wife and
daughter had both
used the process.
Sometimes a dentist
will recommend
porcelain veneers or a
dental bonding, both
of which are proven
Using a syringe, Lori Wechsler puts gel in the mouthpiece.
procedures.
All of the profes-
sionals stressed that
dentist's supervision ranges from
cosmetic dentistry can only do so
$250 to $450 dollars depending upon
much. Good oral hygiene is always
the process and package for treat-
must to prevent periodontal disease
ment. A new laser process for deep-
and tooth decay, they said. Once you
seated stains does the job in two or
whiten your teeth, you can help keep
three hours in the dentist's office, but
them that way by brushing twice a
the price can run up to $800.
day, cleaning daily with floss and hav-
The procedure for bleaching teeth
ing regular professional cleanings.
is over 100 years old. As early as
The ADA survey found that
1877, there were reports of a tooth
whitening teeth is remarkably popular
bleaching procedure using oxalic acid.
among 25- to 35-year-olds — like
Although many people try quick-fix
Jocelyn Foster of Birmingham who
solutions, with $8-a-tube "special
had her teeth whitened almost two
whitening" toothpastes, the dentist-
years ago.
monitored process seems to have the
"I love it," she said. "I drink a lot
best results.
William Lucas, a Farming-
ton Hills dentist, said the
process• is effective for a single
tooth, the upper arch or the
Whole mouthful, with the
number of treatments depend-
ing on the reason for or type of
discoloration. Tooth sensitivity
and irritation of the gum tissue
are the most common side
effects, he said.
"Some patients find their
teeth sensitive for the first day
or so while others are sensitive
during the entire process,
which may last for a couple of
weeks," he noted. "Sometimes
I tell a patient to stop the
process until the sensitivity
Before and after.
goes away and then start it
again."
He added that most people
of coffee and my teeth were stained.
need a periodic touch-up, typically
And I've only had to do maintenance
using the process one night every
work for just one day to keep up the
three or six months to maintain
color."
whiteness.
Lori Wechsler of Farmington Hi
A Dearborn Heights dentist, Irving
also in her late 20s, who had her
Blau, said insurance companies don't
teeth whitened seven months ago,
pay for the cosmetic procedure "so
said she cut the treatment short
people look for a less expensive way.
"because my teeth got as white as I
The problem is that over-the-counter,
wanted them fairly quickly. The
at-home whiteners often allow too
process was quick and easy."
much exposure of the mouth tissues

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