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Since January of 2013, peroxide based tooth whitening systems are no longer legal in the United Kingdom, or anywhere in the EU, for that matter. They have been deemed harmful to the enamel, and the risk of overexposure and of possible misuses and of patients harming themselves with the products have been deemed too great, and thus the peroxide based tooth whitening products are no longer legally for sale. However, many alternatives have stepped in to fill the gap caused by this new legislation.

Always at the forefront of adult orthodontics, the revolutionary Damon system is now available in clear, see through version as well. The brackets can only be seen from up close, and are see through, so they allow the light to pass through the brackets, thus hiding them, even when exposed when you smile.

While there are relatively few risks that are associated with tooth whitening procedures, there are a few that must be mentioned. It is very rare for these occurrences to occur, and the chairside appointments should not result in any of the symptoms mentioned in these articles, as a trained medical professional, be s/he dentist or dental assistant or oral hygienist, needs to be present during the procedure and should be able to handle the situation without causing side effects. Take home kits also come with instructions that are easy to follow, and as long as the instructions are followed, there should be no problems.

There are many rumours floating around on the internet about the process of getting veneers. Many claim that in the process of getting veneers, your natural living teeth will be ruined, and that you may never be able to eat or speak without veneers ever again. Needless to say, these stories are greatly exaggerated, because who would actually go and get a cosmetic dental procedure done if it cost them the ability to speak or eat? Ludicrous stories aside, there is always a grain of truth behind every rumour, no matter how exaggerated and pushed out of proportion they may be. Let us examine what these basics are by looking at the actual process for getting veneers, and than we can gain some insight into whether or not these rumours are founded on something factual at all, or if they are just paranoid daydreams.

Veneers are usually made of porcelain, which is tougher than teeth, but they can still crack or chip just like natural living teeth or crowns. When this happens, it causes the veneers to become unsightly, and even dangerous, as you can cut your tongue or lips on the edge of the veneer that sticks out from the tooth. You will need a solution fast, but making a new veneer takes about a week, and in the meantime, removing the veneer isn’t much of an option, as the teeth underneath veneers are unsightly. What to do?