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Does Teeth Whitening Damage Your Teeth?

Does Teeth Whitening Damage Your Teeth? Learn the risks, effects on enamel, and safe whitening methods from trusted dentists at Pearl Dental Surgeries Norwich.

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Does Teeth Whitening Damage Your Teeth?

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  1. Does Teeth Whitening Damage Your Teeth?

  2. Mechanism of Teeth Whitening Common ingredients in teeth whitening products include hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which serve as bleaching agents within the layers of the teeth (enamel) to degrade stains left from different conditions. Tea, coffee, and red wine Tobacco Aging or yellowing Certain foods and medications

  3. The three main types of whitening methods include: Well, in-office whitening has the following advantages and disadvantages for safety, which very much hinges on the application used with its particular formulation. In-office whitening: Highly supervised and very safe; it must be performed by the dentist himself. Home whitening: Custom trays with lower concentrations under the supervision of the dentist. Self-use OTC whitening products: (strips, gels, paint-on pens, etc)

  4. So, Can Whitening Damage Your Teeth? A Short Answer: No, in well-controlled conditions, whitening damages no teeth that are deemed to be in a healthy state. 1. Tooth Sensitivity Sensitivity to cold or hot drinks has been a normal complaint. This occurs due to the fact that the peroxide passes through the enamel and reaches the nerve of the tooth. It is temporary Some of the measures are the use of sensitive toothpaste and proper intervals between sessions. Less likely in a supervised session

  5. 2. Gum Irritation Bleaching agents tend to irritate or burn the gums if: The gel contacts some soft tissues There is excessive use of whitening strips or trays Some high-strength agents are being used with little to no guidance The risk of this happening is reduced tremendously when custom trays are used that have been made specifically by a dentist

  6. Pearl Dental Surgery provides services for: In-office whitening with the Zoom! system to get you instant results Custom take-home kits for whitening tailored for your smile. Complete checks before whitening to ascertain your teeth and gums are healthy Your smile needs to be bright and healthy, and whitening should not render enamel and gum health into sacrifice.

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