Tacoma Teeth Whitening doctors
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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle |
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Michael Koczarski, DDS
Tacoma Cosmetic Dentist
17000 140th Ave NE Suite 202, Woodinville |
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Kunal Walia, DDS
Tacoma Cosmetic Dentist
13613 Meridian Ave E Suite 180, Puyallup |
Recent Answers
We were contacted by a journalist of a nationally recognized publication who would like to know if children are having their teeth whitened. Information such as the youngest child you have treated for whitening, the age at which parents report children requesting whitening, methods recommended/not recommended, etc. would all be of interest. If the information you provide is of interest to the journalist we can arrange for an opportunity for you two to talk directly.
The only way to prove the safety of teeth whitening is to demonstrate test patients for research studies. However, getting pregnant women or young children to participate is both a legal and ethical challenge (ie, what if something coincidentally went wrong with a baby or child, would the whitening be blamed?).
The reality is, bleaching is safe. The youngest I have ever done was on my own children at age 10, as most kids younger than that were simply not interested. Most start to be concerned about their overall appearance at around age 12, so that is when most requests start.
The best methods include dentist input, as most over the counter/internet products are unregulated and unmonitored. To be safe, dental supervision is suggested.
What is the most effective teeth lightening product we have?
I've read around that nitewite is the best. Is there a product that is equally as good, and cheaper, possibly? I also tried looking for the 10% but only found the 22%. I read online that I shouldn't try to bleach too much or too often so I was trying to look for a lower percentage. Thank you!
I would steer clear from online sources of bleach, as they are poorly regulated and there is risk you aren't getting what you thought. The best method is to purchase from your dentist so you know what you are getting and they can monitor for any collateral damage. It is very safe, but some abuse CAN occur.
I like Nite White.
