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Dentists Concerned Over At-home Tooth Bleaching Misuse

Posted: August 8, 2011

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Some at-home tooth whitening products claim to whiten and strengthen enamel. For example, Arm & Hammer's Dental Care Whitening Plus Booster with Enamel Strengthening is formulated with hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth and calcium chloride to strengthen enamel.

The report notes that tooth bleaching is safe, when conducted in moderation. The tooth damage arises when teeth are bleached frequently or bleaching efforts are compounded.