{"id":491,"date":"2014-09-19T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=491"},"modified":"2014-09-18T16:44:09","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T21:44:09","slug":"does-a-holisitic-dentist-offer-safer-teeth-whitening-procedures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/does-a-holisitic-dentist-offer-safer-teeth-whitening-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a holisitic dentist offer safer teeth whitening?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been thinking about whitening my teeth, but I\u2019m concerned about the chemicals that are used in many of today\u2019s teeth whitening procedures. I have read that some can cause cancer. \u00a0I have often thought about seeking out a holistic dentist in my area. I like my dentist, but he uses more modern practices and when I asked him about whitening, he recommended the in-office procedure, which I know is loaded with harsh chemicals. Would a holistic dentist have other options? &#8212; Annie in Maryland<\/p>\n<p>Annie,<br \/>\nYou are not alone in your concerns and today more people are seeking out natural and holistic dentists. Sadly, many practitioners still rely on what they learned early on in their training, and don&#8217;t take the time to seek out the latest information on products and procedures and whether or not they can affect our bodies in a negative way.<\/p>\n<p>The most common active whitening ingredient linked to cancer is the hydrogen peroxide found in in-office treatments. There is no definitive proof that it harms the body, and the only way it can be absorbed is through soft tissue contact. It\u2019s unlikely that your gums will absorb much whitening gel because it is applied with custom-made trays that fit only the teeth and in-office systems block out your gums. You would feel it burning or tingling if it did, and your dentist would need to remove it immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Take-home systems are much lower strength and safer because they are generally made with carbamide peroxide. Holistic dentists often prefer the take-home method because of this. \u00a0If you like your dentist and aren\u2019t ready to make a switch ask and see if he has a take-home system that contains carbamide peroxide. An absolute all-natural solution that many people get results with over time would be brushing a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice on your teeth a couple times a week and leaving it there for a few minute. Be sure to rinse it off right away so that the acid in the lemon juice doesn\u2019t damage your enamel.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/\">New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about Find out why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/best-dentist-in-new-orleans.html\">best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been thinking about whitening my teeth, but I\u2019m concerned about the chemicals that are used in many of today\u2019s teeth whitening procedures. I have read that some can cause cancer. \u00a0I have often thought about seeking out a holistic dentist in my area. 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