Cosmetic Tooth Whitening in Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Tooth Whitening in Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic teeth whitening is one of the most sought after
beauty treatments of the face. White teeth are a great
asset not only to a pleasing smile but a more youthful face
as well.

Until recently, tooth whitening has only been primarily
available at a dentist's office or through over-the-counter
dental strips or whitening pens. Dental office whitening
methods have been associated with rapid increases in tooth
whitening but with substantial tooth and gum sensitivity or
take-home custom trays which are both messy and cumbersome
to use. Over 'the-counter whitening strips, while
effective, takes weeks to see any visible results and must
be used for a long time to see substantial improvement in
tooth color.

A revolutionary approach to tooth whitening is a system
that in one hour can increase the color of your teeth from
3 to 8 shades....and is not associated with teeth or gum
sensitivity.! Using a special blend of hydrogen peroxide
and silicone dioxide with a blue light accelerator, the
system oxidizes pigments of your front upper and lower
teeth restoring them to a more beautiful whiter color. All
without heat, mouth sensitivity, or UV light exposure.This
whitening approach is particularly effective for teeth
stained by smoking or substances like coffee or tea. Teeth
with tetracycline or other antibiotic stains, teeth
speckled with fluoride, or teeth with hereditary
discoloration will also show good improvement. Teeth with
existing cavities or cracks should not undergo whitening.
Also, teeth with existing crowns (caps) or veneers will not
whiten as this tooth whitening process is only effective on
natural, live teeth.

As both a physician and dentist, I have been reluctant to
bring tooth whitening into my plastic surgery and spa
practice. I was always concerned about whether the
aestheticians could safely and comfortably provide this
oral treatment to patients, an area in which they have no
previous experience or training. In addition, I was
concerned about teeth and gum sensitivities that typically
occur with rapid teeth whitening systems. However, the
simplicity and safety of cold light acceleration and its
low risk of tooth or gum sensitivity make this new
variation of in-office hydrogen peroxide trteatment very
appealing. It is a perfect complement to the many aesthetic
office applications which we currently do. It can also be
easily combined with other aesthetic treatments whether it
be microdermabrasion, Botox, injectable fillers, pulsed
light therapies, or laser skin treatments. It is easy to
see the dual benefit, for example, of lip injections for
size increase and undelying tooth whitening. It can
literally be combined with just about any aesthetic or spa
treatment. It also helps brings closer the concept of a
'one-stop' beauty service location.

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Dr Barry Eppley runs a private plastic surgery practice
through his hospital-based medspa locations at Clarian
Health in Indianapolis. To learn more about the latest
trends in plastic surgery, spa therapies, or skin care, go
to his daily blog, http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com .