Teeth whitening is becoming ever more popular in 2021 so we wanted to review the benefits and dangers of teeth whitening as well
What is Tooth Enamel?
Teeth are made up of enamel. Teeth are made of a special type of mineral called, Materia Extablema or “extrinsic substance”. This substance is found in other tissues of the body and also make up your nails, hair, and skin. Teeth don’t really have any mineral body of their own. If they did, like bones or shells, you would notice. This is why it is called “extrinsic substance”. This substance of your teeth isn’t really what’s causing yellowing. It’s the fact that the enamel can wear away and the fluoride used in dentistry can seep into the area and do more harm than good. It is possible that for some people (people with extremely sensitive teeth) things may be more difficult.