If you’re considering whitening treatment, you may wonder how safe teeth whitening is. Teeth whitening treatment at a dental clinic is the safest way to whiten teeth.
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Safe?
Teeth whitening products can significantly affect your oral health if not used correctly. Most contain bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Although this is ideal for teeth whitening, it can cause damage to the gums or soft tissues if it comes into contact with them or can even cause chemical burns.
Home whitening kits are becoming increasingly popular. Although they contain products that whiten teeth, you may get more than a brighter smile from them. A registered dental professional will always use the safest teeth whitening products and inform you of the potential risks of their use.
Sometimes, people will have sensitive teeth for a short time after whitening. This can happen with both home whitening treatments or after a cosmetic treatment from a professional. However, your dental clinic will always recommend/use the safest bleaching products.
Teeth whitening is a great way to tackle extrinsic stains and intrinsic stains. This is because the whitening product’s peroxide will change the dentine’s colour, which will, in turn, change the tooth’s colour. It does this by passing through the tooth enamel during the whitening process. Dental professionals use tooth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Neither bleaching agent will damage enamel if used correctly.
Is Professional Teeth Whitening Permanent?
The results of teeth whitening treatment aren’t permanent. However, depending on the treatment, you can expect your teeth to remain several shades whiter for 6-24 months. Avoiding certain foods and drinks, like coffee, tea, red wine, beetroot and anything likely to cause stains (like smoking), can help you have whiter teeth for longer.
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Whitened?
Although the results of teeth whitening treatment can last between 6-24 months, many people choose to whiten their teeth more regularly to keep a consistent look. However, to avoid teeth whitening damage, you should always check with your dentist whether your teeth whitening product is safe to reapply in your preferred time frame.
Likewise, your dentist will advise when any in-chair treatment you have is safe to have again. You should always check with your dentist whether you’ve had in-chair treatments or you’re using home whitening kits. The strength of products can vary greatly, and some can damage teeth if you use them too frequently.
Safe Tips To Whiter Teeth
If you want to protect tooth enamel, choosing a tooth whitening procedure from your dentist is the safest option. A dentist will apply a gel to your gums to protect them and avoid gum irritation.
If you are using a home whitening tray or any other whitening product, always be sure to thoroughly read the instructions provided. You should also be sure that the product you use is approved by dentists and from a reputable company.
If you already suffer from tooth sensitivity, talk to your dentist before using any product containing hydrogen peroxide or any other bleaching agent.
Keeping on top of your oral health and getting any dental work needed will ensure you have healthy teeth. Healthy teeth are essential if you want to whiten them safely.
Use products recommended by your dentist to remove stains. This will help your teeth stay whiter for longer and ensure your products are safe and won’t damage enamel.
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