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Dangers of at Home Teeth Whitening

October 14, 2016

Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “You are never fully dressed without a smile.” Everyone wants bright, white, healthy-looking teeth, but sometimes that might not be so easy for many people. This can be especially difficult for those who smoke or drink coffee and soda. Teeth whitening is quickly becoming one of the most popular and sought-after cosmetic dental treatments around. Many consumers are now visiting their local dentist for bleaching or laser teeth whitening treatments on a regular basis.

As with many beauty trends, the rise in demand for teeth whitening has led to the rise in dangerous and illegal alternatives, including the sale of unregulated home whitening kits. We’ve explored five of the most common dangers faced by consumers who take their smile into their own hands. Here are four reasons why whitening your teeth at home without a dental consultation is dangerous:

1. Damage to enamel:

Home teeth whitening kits often advertise results in just minutes, and in some cases this is true…however, instant-whitening kits can cause irreparable damage to enamel if used frequently.

Unlike professional teeth whitening, home kits sometimes contain chlorine dioxide, the same acid used to clean your swimming pool. This ingredient delivers a white glow by stripping the stains from the surface of the teeth, but there is nothing to stop the treatment from also stripping away your enamel.

2. Damaged gums:

The majority of home teeth whitening kits also include hydrogen peroxide, which can cause burns to the soft tissue or receding gums.

3. Sickness:

Mouth guards that don’t fit are a common cause of chemical leakage during teeth whitening, but the resulting exposure to hydrogen peroxide can cause both external and internal side effects. One particularly concerning complication is physical sickness, which is the result of swallowing chemicals during the whitening process.

4. Infections:

Many of the problems caused by home teeth whitening stem from the high chance of chemical burns, and mouth infections are no different. Chemical burns can quickly and easily leave parts of the mouth and gum exposed, making them vulnerable to the high levels of bacteria living in the mouth. This problem is significantly more common in consumers who have an ineffective daily dental hygiene routine, due to the excess bacteria found on the tongue or between teeth.

To learn about alternative ways to get that bright white smile without endangering yourself, call Dedicated Dental at (702) 566-5509.

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