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- Many children with discolored teeth experience low self-esteem, which can impact their mental well-being.
- A study involving 22 patients showed that after undergoing dental bleaching, all participants liked their teeth's appearance and reported significant improvements in their mental health.
- This evaluation highlights how thoughtfully conducted dental bleaching can positively influence the mental well-being of those under 18 with discolored teeth, aligning with current considerations of mental health in healthcare.
Article Abstract
Children presenting with discoloured teeth commonly suffer from low self-esteem. This paper reports the findings from a questionnaire evaluating changes brought about by dental bleaching and the psychosocial effects of bleaching on 22 patients. All patients reported to like the overall appearance of their teeth following bleaching and reported a significant improvement in mental wellbeing. In the current climate where positive mental health is at the forefront of the minds of commissioners, health care providers, and the general public alike, this service evaluation demonstrates the positive effect that carefully planned dental bleaching can have on the mental wellbeing of under 18-year-olds with discoloured teeth.
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