Why should a teeth whitener have a neutral pH?

The pH scale is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. It ranges from 0 to 14 with the lower end of the scale representing an acidic environment.

When whiteners are used they are placed in direct contact with teeth for a period of time determined by your dental professional, usually 25-35 minutes per treatment. Since the exposed surfaces of teeth are mineralized tissues (tooth enamel and dentin), an acidic environment (of 5.5 and below) can etch mineral content from the teeth, possibly resulting in tooth damage.

Accu-White has a neutral pH of 6.5 attacking bacteria and reducing caries formation keeping your mouth out of harm's way and leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean after the whitening process.

You will love the fantastic white results you see or we will refund your money with no questions asked.

Could Whitening and Oral Health Have An Impact On My Overall Health: An Important Link

Over the last decade, a great deal of scientific evidence has emerged which is helping to identify a relationship between oral health and overall health. These studies have focused on the correlation between chronic oral infection and inflammation (periodontal or gum disease) and medical conditions such as stroke, respiratory disease, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

In fact, 120 disease symptoms can be detected in the mouth by a dentist and one out of every two people in the United States has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It is the most significant dental disease affecting adults and the severity increases with age. More than 75 percent of people over age 35 will be affected by some type of periodontal disease.

A recent two-year study by the Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine found that patients who received early periodontal treatment had medical care costs that were lower by 16 percent annually for patients with heart disease, 9 percent annually for patients with diabetes, 11 percent annually for patients with stroke.

Including a whitening regime supervised by a professional may help you with your overall health by removing periodontal bacteria from your gums, leaving your smile a little more white - plus a little more healthy.