The latest trend is to whiten teeth through strips that promise to whiten teeth. How far is it safe to follow? doctor Matheus Duarte demystifies
It’s not news to anyone that Tik Tok is one of the main culprits in people’s way of consuming, some even become trends. The chosen one of the moment is the famous whitening tape or whitening tape, which promises to whiten teeth instantly. But anyone who thinks that this feature is actually a bed of roses as shown in the videos is wrong.
Therefore, the dental surgeon and specialist in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Matteo Duarte details revealed on how moment tape can damage teeth.
“Any type of whitening must be performed by a professional who is capable and qualified to perform it, avoid any means of teeth whitening that is not with a CRO registered professional. Whitening strips do indeed whiten your teeth, but there can be several unwanted surprises , as a standard tape cannot adapt to each person’s anatomy, therefore it is important to always take an impression for home whitening, because it respects the anatomy of each person’s dental arch, it is an individual procedurehe underlined.
According to the specialist, in his opinion, the strips are not safe, as they can cause serious gum disease and can lead to serious oral health problems.
“Asepsis is a primordial principle in dentistry, it is not hygienic at all for a person to take adhesive tapes to stick on their teeth. Did they perform proper hand asepsis? Did the material have no violations? Did they use gloves? are questions you should always ask yourself before thinking about teeth whitening at home”, concluded.
5 reasons not to use whitening strips, according to the expert:
- It is irregular and its marketing in Brazil is not authorized;
- It can cause gum disease;
- The substance used to whiten can cause a kind of corrosion in the gum, and it can also necrosis the place;
- It is not aseptic;
- There may be tampering with the packaging.
Source: Terra
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