To get a bright smile with sparkling white teeth, many people are willing to perform various teeth whitening methods. Now, do not whiten your teeth in the dental clinic. Many beauty salons providing teeth whitening services. In fact, many teeth whitening products are sold free and can be done at home. This of course is more practical and cheaper than having to dental clinics.
Technological developments also make increasingly sophisticated methods of teeth whitening. Began to use a special dye laser equipment to ultraviolet (UV). But what about the safety factor? Not all methods of teeth whitening is safe for health. Good for healthy teeth and oral cavity, and the health of other organs. Dental bleach containing hydrogen peroxide can erode tooth enamel and irritate the gums. But the results of other studies that the more amazing, teeth whitening with the laser beam can be harmful to eyes and skin.
A health organization in the UK, The Royal Society of Chemistry, conducted a study of methods of teeth whitening by laser, and found that UV rays are directed to whiten teeth can bring adverse effects to the eyes and skin. This could happen if the process of whitening teeth, skin and eyes are not protected so that exposure to UV light. UV exposure is needed for teeth whitening methods have the power of radiation four times stronger than ordinary sunlight. When exposed directly to the skin and eyes, can cause cell damage and lead to cancer.
But why the UV rays become one of the mainstay for memutuhkan teeth? According to experts, UV rays can help the process of oxidation of these materials one of which teeth whitening hydrogen peroxide. The result is more effective to accelerate the process of lifting dirt and stains on the teeth. If you are more secure, you should select the method of UV laser device mounted on the teeth only. So the skin and eyes are not exposed to UV light.
