Toxicological considerations of tooth bleaching using peroxide-containing agents

Article Abstract:

Tooth bleaching agents are probably not toxic as long as they are used in the appropriate manner. These agents have been used since the 1930s, and there are few reports of serious adverse effects. Most bleaching agents contain hydrogen peroxide, which can create free radicals. Free radicals are suspected to play a role in carcinogenesis, aging and degenerative diseases. However, animal studies have found no serious side effects from the peroxides used in tooth bleaching preparations. In humans, the most common side effect is temperature sensitivity and irritation of the mucosa.

Complications and side effects, Teeth, Hydrogen peroxide, Bleaching materials, Tooth bleaching, Bleaches

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Back-to-school checkup: send your child off to school with a healthy mouth

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A dental examination is very important and should be a regular part of back-to-school preparations for the children. Regular dental checkups and preventive dental care helps to recognize problems, which can be treated in the early stages, when damage is minimal and restorations might be small and it also helps to prevent painful, chronic conditions and to save money.

Children, Medical examination, Physical diagnosis, Periodic health examinations

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The antimicrobial potential of 14 natural herbal dentifrices: results of an in vitro diffusion method study

Article Abstract:

An in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of fourteen natural herbal dentifrices against four microorganisms. The results indicated that there was variation in antimicrobial inhibition among the herbal dentifrices necessitating more research to validate their effectiveness claims.

Product information, Testing, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine, Medicine, Botanic, Antimicrobial additives

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