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Daniel Schiavone, DDS answers: Why go to a dentist for teeth whitening?

We're working on a story about cosmetic teeth whitening.  An organization called the CCTW (Council for Cosmetic Teeth Whitening) argues that self-administered teeth whitening is safe.  We would like your opinion on the CCTW statements:

  1. Consumers face NO risk by doing self administered teeth whitening
  2. Self administered teeth whitening does not require the assistance of a dentist.
  3. The consumer has the right to chose how they want their teeth whitened.
  4. With the economy melt down, many cannot afford the high cost of a dentist, nor want to sit in a chair for 1 1/2 hours to have their teeth whitened. Cosmetic teeth whitening is safe, affordable and effective

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS
8 months ago
By Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS - Rochester Cosmetic dentist

In my experience:

1. There is an increased risk of soft tissue damage and post-op sensitivity with self administration but both are reversible problems.

2.True.  That's why it's "self-administered".

3.True.  Informed consent is an obvious requirement before any treatment is rendered.

4. True. 1 1/2 hours is double the time required though. 

Whitening by dentist is certainly faster, safer, more predictable and more convenient.  If you are willing to pay for these things and want them, then the choice is clear.  Go to a dentist for whitening.

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