McAllen, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2014 -- Getting hung up on a full body image at this moment in the culture where physical attractiveness matters most, would definitely be as threatening as it may seem when 'too much of a good thing' causes the World Boxing Council champion's quest for pearly white teeth almost turned into a 'mush' if it wasn't to the immediate intervention of her dentist.

Recent studies have found that teeth could be whitened as quickly as possible to look younger. Yet, doing it extremely would result to its downside. With the various options to attain a great smile without the visible yellowish stains on the enamels, the need for white teeth became an obsession. Many dentists call it as 'bleachorexia'.

WBC champion Mia St. John admitted that she had been on a case that having white teeth was all she could think about. She had 'boxes of whitening strips, dental floss and toothpaste' and that all she wanted to do was to brush and bleach her teeth constantly. Not until her emergency dentist intervened. "He said my teeth could basically turn into a mush, just because I was destroying the enamel" St. John quoted in an interview with Good Morning America.

Most whiteners can irritate the gums and would cause to recede while other effects include over-sensitivity and brittle teeth. Teeth whitening toothpaste is the least effective whitening option and it consists of mild abrasives that would only rub away shallow surfaces of stains. Over-the-counter teeth whitening take several weeks of daily use to reveal significant result. Furthermore, any mistake in the application of any of the whitening kits, whitening gels, whitening strips, or rinses would result to infection and irritation of the gums. Thus, the effort and convenience in following the steps for white teeth would go to waste for a single error.

The best and most reliable way to achieve picture perfect white teeth is to visit a dentist for professional teeth whitening. Keep in mind that some teeth are not suitable for whitening and most people achieve a two or three shade improvement in the shades of the teeth. Having a proper dental assessment first is greatly advised before undergoing any procedure; though teeth whitening are a low risk process. Assessments were done on the type of staining on the teeth and the state of the teeth itself which includes gum health, enamel thickness, any tooth decay, and existing restorations (crowns, fillings, and veneers).

"You get what you pay for" would certainly be applicable if teeth whitening are done haphazardly and without control. Inquisition on the treatment processes and teeth conditions to achieve white teeth would be a great help in preventing any damages it may inflict.

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