50 shades whiter: what you should know about teeth whitening
- Written by Alexander Holden, Lecturer in Dental Ethics, Law and Professionalism, University of Sydney
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The effect of teeth whitening was discovered quite by accident. In the past, dentists tried to treat gum disease with mouth rinses containing hydrogen peroxide. They noticed teeth became whiter over time following use of these mouthwashes.
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