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	Tooth bleaching - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tooth bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
		Therefore, most in-office bleaching procedures use a light-cured protective layer that is carefully painted on the gums and papilla (the tips of the gums between the teeth).
		This is known as take-home or over-the-counter bleaching.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tooth_bleaching (564 words)

	www.dralbers.com/Bleaching
		Tooth bleaching is one of the most conservative dental treatments for lightening natural teeth.
		Home bleaching uses a very mild bleach which is placed on the teeth daily by the patient with the use of a custom made tooth-tray.
		The patient is usually instructed to place a drop of bleach in each tooth space in the tooth tray and to wear it during sleep or for 3-4 hours during the day for a period of 2 to 5 weeks.
	www.dralbers.com /p_c2_bleach.htm (1587 words)

	Tooth bleaching compositions and methods of bleaching discolored tooth - Patent 6843981
		The tooth bleaching composition according to claim 1, wherein the chemical compound capable of generating hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution is selected from the group consisting of, perborate, percarbonate, persulfate, perphosphate, calcium peroxide, magnesium peroxide and urea peroxide.
		The tooth bleaching composition according to claim 1, wherein the titanium dioxide is in particulate form, having a particle diameter of 1 to 500 nm.
		The tooth bleaching composition according to claim 1, wherein the viscosity of the composition is in a range of 5,000 to 50,000 centipoise.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /6843981.html (4236 words)

	Tooth Bleaching
		Tooth bleaching safely lightens the color of the teeth and can last for up to five years.
		Generally, bleaching is successful in at least 90 percent of patients, although it may not be an option for everyone.
		Tooth bleaching is effective for teeth darkened from extrinsic stains such as aging, coffee, tea or smoking.
	www.armymedicine.army.mil /hc/healthtips/02/teethbleaching.cfm (739 words)

	Tooth Whitening
		Tooth whitening* is achieved by application of a bleaching agent onto the surface(s) of the tooth / teeth to be whitened.
		A bleaching agent is applied to a standard mouth tray supplied with the kit and the tray is inserted into the mouth for a period of time specified by the kit.
		The procedure involves isolation of the tooth to be treated and the bleaching agent is applied to the inside (access cavity for the root treatment) of the tooth and then temporarily saled.
	www.homestead.com /davidmylo/bleaching.html (678 words)

	Dental Pages - Dr. Rajiv Khosla - Bleaching of Teeth
		This visit is crucial as home bleaching treatments may not be effective or preferable for every individual.For the best and safest results, the individual should be monitored by the dentist throughout either home bleaching or professionally applied treatments.
		Some causes of intrinsic staining are injury to the tooth, certain medications (such as tetracycline) taken during tooth formation or an excess fluoride ingested during the formation of teeth.
		The desire for a brighter smile with whiter teeth is very strong, and tooth bleaching safely lightens the colour of the teeth, lasting for up to five years.
	members.rediff.com /drkhosla/bleaching.html (1445 words)

	Bleaching
		The color we see when we look at a tooth in the mouth is a composite of the colors of the enamel which may permanently stain as we get older, and the underlying dentin which darkens over the years due to its close association with the underlying nerve.
		Bleaching will not generally improve the appearance of fluorosis if the patient grew up in a part of the country (before the 1960's) that had a high concentration of fluoride in the drinking water.
		Bleaching is ineffective in reducing the irregular gray horizontal lines seen on patients with tetracycline stain in their tooth structure.
	www.doctorspiller.com /bleaching.htm (3121 words)

	Bleaching Trays - Weber State University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact that bleaching tray reservoirs had on the efficacy of tooth bleaching.
		The bleach trays that are most commonly offered at the dental office consist of a soft plastic that is form fit for each individual patient.
		There may be a risk of the tooth shades being different on the left and right sides of the mouth, which is dependent on the effectiveness of the bleach in the different types of at-home bleach trays.
	www.weber.edu /DCHPResearch/Bleaching_Trays.html (3018 words)

	AGD - How Can You Brighten Your Smile?
		The desire for a brighter smile with whiter teeth is very strong, and tooth bleaching safely lightens the color of the teeth, lasting for up to five years.
		Generally, bleaching is successful in at least 90 percent of patients, though it may not be an option for everyone.
		First, the dentist will determine whether you are a candidate for tooth bleaching and what type of bleaching system would provide the best results.
	www.agd.org /consumer/topics/bleaching/main.asp (737 words)

	Dr.Ali Zayni's Dental Center..............FAQ tooth whitening. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The most common methods used are the "in-office" method where a strong bleaching agent is placed over the isolated teeth and a special light is used to assist the bleaching material lighten the teeth.
		With tray bleaching most people will notice a change in the color of their teeth the first night they bleach.
		With tray bleaching, custom fitting trays are made for your teeth in which a bleaching gel is worn for a period of 7 to 10 days.
	www.enana.com /drali/cosmatic/whitening_faq.htm (1141 words)

	Bleaching Questions and Answers
		Laser tooth whitening is a one shot deal where you go in pay $500 and a rubber dam is placed to protect your gums.
		Because the bleaching trays are so thin and comfortable and are molded directly to your teeth, you can go about your work or schedule and even talk with them in your mouth.
		Tooth discoloration sometimes happens from minerals antibiotic (tetracycline) or an excess of fluoride taken internally during tooth development.
	www.bleachingteeth.com /qanda.html (1513 words)

	Tooth bleaching
		When bleaching the inside of a tooth, the bleach is put in the root canal temporarily, usually or after the tooth has been root-filled.
		In cases where only a weak bleach is required, the dentist may provide a weak bleach jelly for you to use at home.
		This method is used to ensure that the bleach does not touch your gums, due to strength of the bleach that is being used.
	www.denplan.net /askthedentist/pifcards/tooth_bleaching.html (372 words)

	tooth bleaching, tooth whitening, discolouration, stain, home bleaching, tetracycline stain, yellow teeth, brown teeth
		A single tooth or a set of teeth is bleached with a very high concentration of bleaching material.
		After a root canal, that tooth may be lightened to match the surrounding teeth with this method.
		Bleaching does not lighten artificial materials such as composites glassinomer or silicate fillings, resins, or porcelains.
	faciomaxillary.tripod.com /bleaching.html (1246 words)

	ADHA - Tooth Whitening Systems
		The bleaching solutions may vary in potency and may be worn for an hour, or throughout the night.
		Bleaching is effective in lightning most stains caused by age, tobacco, coffee, and tea.
		While research continues into all types of bleaching systems, tooth bleaching is sure to continue to grow in popularity.
	www.adha.org /oralhealth/whitening.htm (672 words)

	Tooth Bleaching
		Bleaching is done in a series of appointments until the desired effect is achieved.
		Determining whether or not you are a candidate for dental bleaching is largely based upon diagnosing the exact cause of tooth discoloration.
		For bleaching to be most effective, a number of steps are involved to ensure the most aesthetic results.
	www.drhappytooth.com /html/brochure/bleaching.html (499 words)

	Tooth Whitening, tooth bleaching
		Tooth whitening (bleaching) is a cosmetic procedure for lightening the existing tooth colour.
		This is not due to safety concerns as it is fully legal in the USA, it is due to a European regulation that curentlly coniders tooth bleaching as a cosmetic device.
		However if tooth whitening were to be re-classified as a medical device for use under the supervision of a dentist (as dentists think it should be), it would be no longer illegal as it has been scientifically proven to be safe and effective.
	www.21stcenturysmile.com /information/tooth_whitening.htm (668 words)

	At Home Teeth Whitening Systems - Affordable Teeth Whitening / Tooth Bleaching
		Dental bleaching systems use an effective whitening solution retained in a custom-fitted mouthpiece that is worn over your teeth for 1-4 hours per day, or even overnight.
		Many people notice an immediate whitening of their teeth just a few hours of bleaching, but it usually takes approximately 40 hours of cumulative bleaching time to complete the whitening process (This is true for all at-home dental bleaching systems, no matter who the manufacturer).
		Tooth lightening is ideal for patients who have healthy, unrestored teeth and would like a whiter, brighter smile.
	www.vhlabs.com /information/faq/faq.html (1195 words)

	Tooth Bleaching / Tooth Whitening - Getting White Teeth
		There are some people who have tetracycline stains on their teeth and depending upon the severity of staining, bleaching will lighten the darkest areas but may not totally remedy the condition.
		Bleaching is a very safe, generally low cost, generally effective and very conservative cosmetic treatment.
		What cosmetic surgery and bleaching have in common is that they take off the perception of aging and take years off your appearance.
	www.saveyoursmile.com /whiteteeth.html (927 words)

	Tooth "Bleaching"
		A clear flavored gel base bleaching produce made up of carbamide peroxide is applied in the "bleach" tray that is worn over the teeth for several hours each day or overnight..
		If you have an abscessed tooth, the tooth may get traumatized through the use of an over-the-counter product and all of a sudden, they will just start dissolving, Tooth discoloration could be due to decay, older fillings or leaking fillings.
		Tooth whitening can be done in your home around your schedule after only two visits to our office:
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /tooth_whitening_for_a_brighter_smile.htm (1778 words)

	Massachusetts Dental Society, For Your Oral Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Bleaching is effective in lightening most stains in the outer layers of the teeth caused by age, tobacco, coffee, and tea.
		Stains caused by antibiotics such as tetracycline, trauma to a tooth, illnesses (like severe jaundice), or heredity have to be evaluated by your dentist and may or may not respond well to bleaching.
		Bleaching will not change the color of existing “tooth-colored fillings.” If you are having restoration work done, it is best to complete bleaching first and then match the new restorations to your bleached teeth.
	www.massdental.org /public/health.cfm?doc_id=20 (1063 words)

	Tooth Whitening Mountain View dentist John L. Burch DDS
		Tooth whitening or dental bleaching is one the fastest and easiest ways to improve your appearance and put more sparkle in your smile.
		With tooth bleaching, the color of the enamel is lightened, and the teeth look younger, healthier and brighter.
		The dental profession has been using tooth whitening for over ten years, and there are also no reports of injury or risk either the teeth or gums.
	www.drburch.com /bleaching.html (484 words)

	Tooth Bleaching
		It is a complete dental reference from Tooth Bleaching, to teeth and gums, normal and abnormal, healthy and unhealthy.
		The pulp occupies the root canals, and the pulp chamber in the crown of the tooth.
		The roots are embedded in the tooth socket in the jaw bone.
	www.simplyteeth.com /sitemap/Tooth_Bleaching.html (2599 words)

	Health Leader, Tooth Bleaching: Is it for you?
		Generally, bleaching is successful in at least 90% of patients, though it may not be an option for everyone.
		Consider tooth bleaching if your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea, red wine or smoking.
		Bleaching should last 1 to 5 years, depending on your personal habits such as smoking and drinking coffee and tea.
	www.healthleader.uthouston.edu /calculators/dht/bleaching.html (295 words)

	Tooth Bleaching
		This could mean individuals with trays might wear the trays with fresh solution one or two times per month or individuals with in-office bleaching could use one of the whitening toothpastes to keep their smile white.
		Tooth sensitivity does not occur very often but when it does the sensitivity goes away in a short period of time.
		The tooth whiteners in toothpastes would be the safest to consider, but they also give the least amount of whitening.
	www.smcok.com /media/newspaper/december/tooth_bleaching_122902.htm (738 words)

	How safe is tooth bleaching? Dental Assistant, The - Find Articles
		Properly fitting bleaching trays are made by a dental assistant at the dental office, from impressions and diagnostic models of the teeth.
		After the bleach has been loaded into the tray, then seated over the teeth, the excess bleach should be removed by toothbrush or a cotton gauze so the material does not sit on the gum tissues (Schulte 1331).
		It is the primary cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0MKX/is_3_73/ai_n6093036 (773 words)

	Tooth Bleaching - Atlanta Dental Group PC
		involves soaking teeth in a liquid that goes into the tooth and dissolves everything that is not part of the crystal.
		The result is that the tooth is left with it's natural white color.
		The primary problem that might result is tooth sensitivity to hot and cold.
	www.atlantadentist.com /Tooth_Bleaching.html (402 words)

	OHSU Health - Bleaching (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In most supervised cases, teeth bleaching can effectively whiten and brighten the color of teeth for up to five years, without softening or weakening the teeth and gum line.
		As a general rule, the most effective and safest method of tooth bleaching is dentist-supervised.
		Gum irritation and increased tooth sensitivity are the most common side effects of teeth bleaching.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/oralhlth/proced/bleaching.cfm (351 words)

	Tooth Bleaching New York City
		Tooth bleaching in New York City is done by using a whitening gel in thermoform trays worn over the teeth for varying lengths of time.
		At home systems for tooth bleaching in New York City have become a very effective at bleaching teeth and saving lots of money.
		Best of all this tooth bleaching in New York City can be done at home whenever you choose.
	www.maximumteethwhitening.com /articles/tooth-bleaching-new-york-city.htm (184 words)

	Effective Tooth Whitening Washington DC Tooth Bleaching
		Bleaching has become very popular for a whiter and brighter smile because it's fast, simple and inexpensive with excellent and predictable results.
		A customize tray, that hold the tooth bleaching material, is constructed by the dental office to fit your teeth.
		There are different concentrations of bleach that are worn via the tray for thirty minutes per day for an average of ten to fourteen days.
	www.dcdentalspa.com /Whitening.html (509 words)

	drdorfman.com Bleaching - Whitening, tooth - teeth - laser
		Bleaching involves changing the color of the teeth without changing their physical structure.
		For example, if you put your blue shirt in Clorox bleach (this is not what we use) it would turn white but the fabric would remain intact.
		We've been bleaching a lot of teeth for over a dozen years and have found it to be both safe and effective.
	www.toothbleachingny.com (351 words)

	Tooth Bleaching (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The desire for a brighter smile with whiter teeth is very strong, and tooth whitening safely lightens the color of the teeth, lasting for up to five years.
		The most effective and safest method of tooth whitening is dentist-supervised.
		Consider tooth whitening if your teeth are darkened from age, coffee, tea or smoking.
	www.dentalgroupatrush.com /tooth.htm (602 words)

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