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Cosmetic Tooth Whitening in Plastic Surgery

By Dr Barry Eppley

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Published: 17Apr2008
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Cosmetic teeth whitening is one of the most sought after beauty treatments of the face. White teeth are a great asset not only to a pleasing smile but a more youthful face as well.

Until recently, tooth whitening has only been primarily available at a dentist's office or through over-the-counter dental strips or whitening pens. Dental office whitening methods have been associated with rapid increases in tooth whitening but with substantial tooth and gum sensitivity or take-home custom trays which are both messy and cumbersome to use. Over 'the-counter whitening strips, while effective, takes weeks to see any visible results and must be used for a long time to see substantial improvement in tooth color.

A revolutionary approach to tooth whitening is a system that in one hour can increase the color of your teeth from 3 to 8 shades....and is not associated with teeth or gum sensitivity.! Using a special blend of hydrogen peroxide and silicone dioxide with a blue light accelerator, the system oxidizes pigments of your front upper and lower teeth restoring them to a more beautiful whiter color. All without heat, mouth sensitivity, or UV light exposure.This whitening approach is particularly effective for teeth stained by smoking or substances like coffee or tea. Teeth with tetracycline or other antibiotic stains, teeth speckled with fluoride, or teeth with hereditary discoloration will also show good improvement. Teeth with existing cavities or cracks should not undergo whitening. Also, teeth with existing crowns (caps) or veneers will not whiten as this tooth whitening process is only effective on natural, live teeth.

As both a physician and dentist, I have been reluctant to bring tooth whitening into my plastic surgery and spa practice. I was always concerned about whether the aestheticians could safely and comfortably provide this oral treatment to patients, an area in which they have no previous experience or training. In addition, I was concerned about teeth and gum sensitivities that typically occur with rapid teeth whitening systems. However, the simplicity and safety of cold light acceleration and its low risk of tooth or gum sensitivity make this new variation of in-office hydrogen peroxide trteatment very appealing. It is a perfect complement to the many aesthetic office applications which we currently do. It can also be easily combined with other aesthetic treatments whether it be microdermabrasion, Botox, injectable fillers, pulsed light therapies, or laser skin treatments. It is easy to see the dual benefit, for example, of lip injections for size increase and undelying tooth whitening. It can literally be combined with just about any aesthetic or spa treatment. It also helps brings closer the concept of a 'one-stop' beauty service location.

Dr Barry Eppley runs a private plastic surgery practice through his hospital-based medspa locations at Clarian Health in Indianapolis. To learn more about the latest trends in plastic surgery, spa therapies, or skin care, go to his daily blog, http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com .

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