Many people are concerned whether undergoing teeth bleaching is safe. Dental experts explain that using a 10 percent concentration of bleaching solution does not result in damages to the tooth surface. Bleaching has been tested through microscopic research around the globe, and no side effects have been confirmed.
However, it would be misleading to maintain that tooth whitening has no side effects. All bleaching agents cause some extent of sensitivity to the teeth. At first, even air can affect the tooth, as can relatively cold or hot drinks. This should not surprise you. Desensitizing components are contained in some bleaching gels, which work to alleviate sensitivity following tooth bleaching. There is no proof that these desensitizers actually have an effect. If the sensitivity is too much to handle, you should stop using the bleach for several days. When you do that, you sensitivity will disappear within 48 hours. There is no problem with stopping, because bleaching does not need to be done consecutively. Your teeth will be equally white regardless of whether you discontinue the procedures for a given term or do not, but it will take a longer period of time with the former. You may also use toothpastes with potassium nitrate or desensitizing toothpastes (e.g. Sensodyne) to deal with sensitivity.
A common concern is how long it will take for teeth to become as white as possible. Experts inform that results vary. It may take several months in some cases while in others, the results are visible in just several days. For most people it takes under three weeks. If you can choose a pre-procedure for more gray or yellow teeth, yellow is better and gives good results. Gray teeth are very hard to bleach. Grey enamel, such as that resulting from antibiotic staining, is harder to bleach. You may notice results only after several months of treatment.
Some experts warn against bleaching your teeth or using whitening strips while pregnant or nursing. No evidence of side effects or damage has been found, but research has not confirmed its safety as well.
Whitening strips are recommended by some dentists owing to the fact that they cause less sensitivity compared to in-office tooth bleaching. In addition, whitening strips are a cheaper option. You should know that people react differently to strips - some are quite happy with them, while they have been known to make some clients completely and utterly miserable and unhappy. Those who want to learn more may look at consumer sites and read reviews of a variety of teeth whitening products. You can also browse reviews by brand depending on what brand you are considering buying.
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