Bleaching Basics
This chemical is used in in-office bleaching
Hydrogen peroxide
A common side effect after bleaching
Tooth sensitivity
These products help reduce sensitivity after bleaching
Desensitizing toothpastes
Fluoride is found naturally in these
Rocks, soil, and groundwater
Most common source of fluoride
Drinking water
What percentage of hydrogen peroxide is used?
35%
This can happen without a proper rubber dam
Tissue burns
This ingredient blocks dentinal tubules
Fluoride
Water fluoridation reduces cavities by this percent?
40%
Common at-home fluoride products
Toothpaste and rinses
Reaching changes this type of tooth color, not just surface stains
Internal color
Heat from lights can damage this part of the tooth
The pulp
This ingredient acts like a pain reliever to the nerve
Potassium nitrate
Fluoride converts enamel into this stronger material
Fluorapatite
Professional fluoride treatments include these
Varnishes and gels
Bleaching is thought to be this type of chemical process
Oxidation
Minimum time required between bleaching visit
One week
Fluoride reduces sensitivity by limiting this
Fluid flow
Fluoride helps with this enamel repair process
Remineralization
Short-term fluoride overdose causes these symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
This property of hydrogen peroxide requires a new container each treatment
Being extremely unstable
This happens immediately to hydrogen peroxide when exposed to air
It begins to break down
This mechanism explains how fluid movement causes sensitivity
Hydrodynamic mechanism
Bacteria produce this, but fluoride helps fight
Acid
Long-term excess fluoride leads to this condition
Fluorosis