Tooth bleaching agents contain powerful oxidizing agents, which serve as the main part of bleaching agents because of its release of effective bleaching component. It has been a hot topic whether tooth bleaching agents exert negative influence on oral health. In order to provide train of thoughts and reference for further clinical researches and treatments, this review paper focuses on bleaching agents' effects on the growth of oral microbes and the formation of biofilms.
Bacteria ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Biofilms ; drug effects ; growth & development ; Humans ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; Mouth ; microbiology ; Oral Health ; Oxidants ; pharmacology ; Tooth Bleaching ; Tooth Bleaching Agents ; pharmacology