Risks Vs Benefits

By Kaitlin Karalunas, RDH, PHDHP, BS, Laura J. Sleeper, RDH, DHSc

Tooth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed today. It encompasses an $11 billion industry that includes a wide array of bleaching options.¹ Many consumers choose to perform whitening treatment on their own, using over-the-counter methods or visiting walk-in clinics. Freestanding whitening kiosks within shopping malls or salons and spas are popular places for consumers to receive whitening treatments, which are frequently administered by nondental providers. The cost of whitening treatment provided outside of the dental office is often significantly less than dentist-supervised options.

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