Does Teeth Whitening damage your enamel ?

DOES TEETH WHITENING DAMAGE YOUR ENAMEL?

Our cultural expectations of our smiles have intensified as people have become more health-conscious.

The shade of your smile is closely related to the quality of your tooth enamel.

What if, though, you notice a yellow tint on your teeth?

Is getting your teeth whitened too risky?

We’ve outlined how to protect your enamel and address if teeth whitening is harmful

WHY IS TOOTH ENAMEL IMPORTANT?

Your dentist has certainly mentioned dental enamel, but why is it so vital to protect it?

Enamel is the tooth's thin outer coating, visible from the gum, that covers the crown.

The rough outer surface of the tooth serves as the first line of defence against physical and chemical injury.

The hardest tissue in the human body is tooth enamel, which is even tougher than bone!

The enamel's duty is to protect the dentin, which is the softer and more sensitive inner tooth.

Enamel is prone to breaking down because it is the body's major defence against toxins.

Bacteria can harm your enamel if you eat sugar, carbohydrates, or acidic foods.

The enamel on your teeth also protects them from daily wear and tear, such as grinding and biting.

EXTERNAL PREVENTION

Avoiding sugary and acidic foods and beverages is the simplest approach to avoid enamel damage.

These are the foods that are the most harmful to your enamel.

When these foods attach to your teeth, bacteria make lactic acid, which washes away at the minerals in your teeth.

The enamel will deteriorate as a result of this procedure.

Avoid hard lollies if you eat sugary foods.

Warheads, lollipops, and ice are examples of hard foods that can cause cracks or chips in your enamel, plus tongue piercing and studs.

When you're eating hard lollies, instead of biting them try sucking them.

If you can't give up sweet or acidic foods, the best remedy is to wash your teeth thoroughly to return calcium and phosphates to the enamel and harden it, this process is called surface remineralisation.

The most prevalent extrinsic factors that might induce enamel disintegration are listed below.

•             Drinking excessive amounts of soft drinks (if they contain sugar & carbonic acid)

•             Fruit drinks that contain high levels of acid

•             Eating an excessive amount of starchy foods

•             Eating excessive amounts of sugary foods

•             Having excessive amounts of vitamin C

•             Acid Reflux

•             Medications

•             Dry mouth (Saliva is the buffering medium to neutralise harmful acidic environment)

INTERNAL PREVENTION

Internal causes, in addition to exterior environmental elements, can harm your tooth enamel.

Friction and wear and tear are two of the most common causes of tooth enamel damage.

When you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping, you create friction.

Tooth enamel wear and tear is caused by brushing your teeth too hard, flossing incorrectly, or biting on hard items.

Fact: Your saliva is your best barrier against tooth enamel damage.

Saliva coats the teeth in calcium, which protects the enamel.

Saliva also eliminates waste from the mouth and produces chemicals that aid in the battle against bacteria that can erode tooth enamel.

SIGNS OF ENAMEL EROSION

•             Sensitivity to certain foods and temperature causes pain

•             Yellow discoloration

•             Teeth may become more rough, irregular, or jagged

•             Indentions may appear on the surface of your teeth

IS TEETH WHITENING SAFE FOR MY ENAMEL?

The most prevalent indicator of damaged enamel is yellow discolouration of the teeth.

This raises the question of whether teeth whitening harms the enamel.

Teeth whitening does not harm your tooth enamel, so the answer is no.

 

The dentin, or major section of the tooth, is the part of the tooth that gives your teeth their colour.

The front surface of the teeth is initially covered with a whitening solution.

The solution will then pass through the enamel of the tooth and into the dentin.

The chroma inside of your enamel will fade away, the results will vary, but are mostly effective.

It will take around an hour to complete this procedure.

At Alkimos Beach Dental, you can learn more about teeth whitening.

ENAMEL LOSS TREATMENT

Bonding is the most common therapy for enamel loss.

Bonding is the process of applying a tooth-coloured substance resin to your damaged teeth.

The resin will protect your teeth while covering the yellow discoloration.

However, if you have a serious case, our dentist may recommend that you get a veneer or crown. This will protect your teeth from further wear and additional decay.

ENAMEL LOSS PREVENTION AT ALKIMOS BEACH DENTAL

Preventing enamel loss is the most effective therapy technique.

Are you concerned about the loss of your teeth's enamel?

At Alkimos Beach Dental, we can help you avoid losing your tooth enamel.

Make an appointment to preserve your smile now!

 

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