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2 clusters · 4 sources · 5 days · First seen 7 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Risks of aesthetic dental trends

Overview

Dental professionals are issuing warnings regarding the health risks associated with popular aesthetic trends, specifically dental jewelry and unsupervised teeth whitening.

Experts note that dental jewelry can lead to enamel damage, gum inflammation, cavities, and accidental ingestion if performed in non-clinical settings like beauty salons using non-biocompatible materials. The procedure is considered contraindicated for those with periodontal disease or active cavities.

Regarding teeth whitening, practitioners emphasize that it should be treated as a medical process. In the European Union, professional supervision is required for hydrogen peroxide concentrations between 0.1% and 6%. Using products exceeding these concentrations without oversight can result in tooth sensitivity, gingival irritation, and tissue damage.

Entities

World Health Organization · Óscar Castro Reino · Universidad Andrés Bello · International Agency for Research on Cancer · Consejo General de Dentistas

Timeline

2 days ago

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7 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Dental professionals warn of risks in aesthetic trends
Dentists warn of health risks from popular aesthetic trends, including improper dental jewelry application and unsupervised teeth whitening using high-concentration peroxide products.

Sources

noticias.unab.cl · okdiario.com · yasadikca.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr