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Are Children Having Teeth Whitening Done? Press Opportunity.
asked 4 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 232 times
Tags: children, recommendation
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.
8 answers to Are Children Having Teeth Whitening Done? Press Opportunity.
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What Age Is Safe To Whiten Children's Teeth?
With the increased popularity of teeth whitening over the past five years, the procedure is commonly being requested by the parents of children as young as eight years old. What are the most frequently asked questions when requesting this procedure on children?
Q: What age is safe to begin the bleaching process in children?
A: Bleaching is completely safe and there is no harmful damage to the enamel. In my practice, I like to wait...
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Teeth whitening for kids and teenagers
Everybody wants a white smile, it`s part of building the positive successful image. We don`t see kids in our practice. Usually the teenagers after 14-17 yrs old after they are completely finished with their orthodontic treatment and wisdom teeth extractions can request the teeth whitening. It is not recommended to whiten the teeth before the enamel of the permanent teeth is completely mature, what takes 2-3 years after the original eruption. I whitened my son`s teeth when he was...
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Are Children Having Teeth Whitening Done?
Teeth whitening has come a long way over more than twenty years. Initially we were concerned that the chemicals used to whiten teeth would cause some sort of permanent damage to teeth. Nothing is farther from the truth. Many people have whitened their teeth without serious concerns, in fact teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic trends (as demonstrated in all of the Over-The-Counter teeth whitening products and myriad toothpaste formulations).
Doing cosmetic...
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Teeth Whitening in Chlidren
As long as we are talking about whitening permanent "adult" teeth the age of the patient is not critical. In all likelihood we are talking about 8 years old and up, as this is the average age for having enough permanent teeth to even consider whitening. Having said that, common sense and professional ethics dictates we make well informed decisions prior to treating any patient. A child actress, singer or bullied child may very well be a candidate for whitening. On...
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Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
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Helping Children Who Could Benefit from Whitening
Usually children are content with their smile and don't even think about whitening. However, I have had some special situations which have called for action. One child in particular was being teased becasue she had brown spots on her new front teeth. (Age 6) I suggested trying Crest Whitening Strips from the drug store, cut in half so they just fit over the 2 front teeth. The parents did this until all the Crest Whitening Strips were used. The...
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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Are Children Having Teeth Whitening Done?
You will probably find major differences of opinion when it comes to teeth whitening for children. Thousands of whitening studies have been performed over the last couple of decades. These studies have one conclusion in common. Professional whitening (when performed using ADA/FDA-approved professional systems under the supervision of a dentist -- and using the system just as directed) will not damage healthy permanent teeth. This means that children (who have their...
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Whitening children's teeth is considered safe
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....
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The minimum age for professional teeth whitening
Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular and performed procedure in the dental offices. Lately parents bring their childeren as young as 12 to get their teeth whitened. It is recommended that the minimum age for professional teeth whitening using laser or other activating agent to 16 years of age.
A child's deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the mineral...
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