American Dental Hygienists Association - National Dental Hygiene Month
According to RHDMag,
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has announced a new format for National Dental Hygiene Month will kick off with October and will feature various events for each week of the month long celebration.
The theme will remain “A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime.”
“The new format for National Dental Hygiene Month is a better representation of what the celebration means to the profession and the community alike,” said Diann Bomkamp, RDH, BSDH, ADHA president. “Dental hygienists belong to a community service-oriented profession, which is now honored and better utilized during the month of celebration. We’re proud of all dental hygienists and the work that they do.”
What are the risks and dangers in whitening teeth?
Many of us want that million dollar Hollywood star smile. Most people cannot show off their smile because of discolored teeth, which gives a rather old looking appearance to a person and mar their good facial features. The best way to remove discoloration and have that perfect smile is by going through a teeth whitening procedure.
You can take up teeth whitening procedure by going to the dentist and having it done there by the dentist or you can bring home take a kit from the dentist and follow their instruction by doing it at home. Some people take to home recipes for teeth whitening instead of going by a dentist’s recommendations. However, teeth whitening can cause side effects. Here is a look at some of the risks you need to be aware of, before you decide to take up teeth whitening:
Which is the best teeth whitening method?
When you look into teeth whitening methods there are many suggestions, ranging from teeth whitening pastes to home made recipes for teeth whitening.
Though there are many methods used, it is best to take advice and treatment from a dentist. Home recipes for teeth whitening can break the teeth enamel and make teeth sensitive.
When you go to a dentist for a teeth whitening procedure, the dentists will inform you on the bleaching procedures they will implement to whiten your teeth can be whitened. Two of these procedures must be done in the dentist’s clinic while one procedure can be done by you at home: Here is a look into each of these procedures:
