A next-generation teeth whitening agent that has gained popularity in the dental world is the Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid, or PAP+.
Prior to that, Hydrogen Peroxide has been the cornerstone of teeth whitening for many years. However, growing concerns over oral health drawbacks as a result of using Hydrogen Peroxide as the whitening agent have driven numerous countries to prohibit its dental use.
The time for PAP+ to take over as the teeth whitening agent has come. Let’s delve into the details of PAP+ and explore together why it is superior to Hydrogen Peroxide.
PAP+ Teeth Whitening Explained
PAP+ is a synthetic organic peroxy acid that has emerged as a result of its teeth bleaching capability. Plenty of studies have supported its growth in the dental field, portraying its unbeatable efficacy in bleaching and color change, whilst being safer to the tooth enamel and gums.
Teeth Whitening is currently performed in two different ways: physical and chemical way. The physical method aids in scrubbing away stains from the surface of the teeth by using certain agents, acting as exfoliants to the teeth. On the other hand, the chemical method not only clears the stains on the surface of the tooth, but also penetrates and addresses stains that are embedded beneath the tooth enamel.
PAP+’s superiority over Hydrogen Peroxide
Let’s start by mentioning geographic restrictions of Hydrogen Peroxides use due to the health risks associated with applying it as a teeth whitener:
- Japan has banned the inclusion of Hydrogen Peroxide as an ingredient in cosmetics products.
- In the EU, over-the-counter teeth whitening products have been restricted to containing a limited allowable dose of Hydrogen Peroxide, which is 0.1% of the total content.
While Hydrogen Peroxide is effective at teeth whitening, research proves that it can lead to the deficiency of teeth surface hardness. Additionally, due to the release of aggressive chemicals that Hydrogen Peroxide contains, it is likely to cause inflammation of your gums, tongue, and ceiling of your mouth. So, the question would be: Why compromise your oral health for a whiter smile when there exists a safe alternative that is equally as effective?
Conversely, PAP+ has shown to be as effective as Hydrogen Peroxide in teeth whitening, whilst guaranteeing oral safety. This safe profile that PAP+ has acquired comes as a result of several studies, including a study from 2019 and a study from 2021, which reinforce the whitening efficacy that you will experience without any sensitivity as a side effect.
Final Words
PAP+ has taken over as the safe and effective bleaching agent in teeth whitening treatments. Halasmile is proud to lead the way in making this innovative formula available in the Middle East. To achieve a bright and confident smile without compromising your oral health, explore Halasmile's PAP+ products!