A Texas dentist feels so strongly about the dangers of teeth-bleaching gels that he's written a book about them.
The Teeth Whitening Cure: A Holistic Guide to Bright Smiles and Better Health in a Toxic World, by Lester Sawicki, D.D.S., exposes potentially toxic effects of teeth-bleaching gels, Dr. Sawicki noted in a press release.
Teeth-whitening gels may generate a brighter, whiter smile, but these so-called magic bullets are filled with potentially toxic chemicals that could harm health and teeth, Dr. Sawicki said.
He feels that healthcare professionals, dentists, and physicians should first and foremost look at the health benefits teeth whitening promotes and secondarily consider the cosmetic enhancement to the person's smile.
"The two should always go hand-in-hand," he said. "If there is potential harm, then we should discover and prescribe preventive measures with the same importance and intensity as the ADA's battle against tooth decay with fluoride."
Dr. Sawicki proposes what he believes to be safer, simpler, and more effective alternatives to the teeth-whitening products on the market, with ingredients found and made in most kitchens. His book outlines how to use hydrogen peroxide, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and exercise to detox the body, create a whiter smile, improve health and fitness, and boost energy levels.
Dr. Sawicki is a graduate of Loyola Dental School and has been practicing dentistry for more than 33 years in Texas, Nevada, New Jersey, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. He currently lives in Austin, TX.
The Teeth Whitening Cure: A Holistic Guide to Bright Smiles and Better Health in a Toxic World is available for sale at Amazon.com and other channels.
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