Effects Of Using Teeth Whitening Products

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Effects Of Using Teeth Whitening Products

Teeth whitening products are divided into two parts. The first type is the ones you use every day, such as toothpaste and mouthwash.

These teeth whitening products are usually very low in whitening content. So it is safe to use this product in the right way every day.

The second type of teeth whitening is what dentists usually use. This product has a high bleach content, so it can give maximum results. 

Behind that, the high content of bleaching agents can also pose a health risk.

What are the side effects of teeth whitening?

Teeth Whitening Side Effects

Over-the-counter teeth whitening products contain very low levels of whitening ingredients, so they don't cause side effects.

Meanwhile, teeth whitening ingredients that contain carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide (10-38 percent) can have side effects, including:

1. Teeth Ache

In normal teeth, this side effect can appear during the last minutes of teeth whitening. The aching sensation can last for a few seconds.

This short and sharp pain is very disturbing, even to the point that it can make the patient want to stop the action immediately.

Meanwhile, in patients with sensitive teeth, the side effect of pain can appear a few minutes at the start of the procedure if treatment was not previously carried out.

2. Irritation or sores on the gums

The next danger of teeth whitening is the risk of causing irritation and injury to the gums. 

This condition especially occurs when the bleach, which should only be applied to the teeth, is carried by saliva to the gums.

Apart from that, these complaints can also be caused by the bleaching tray being too narrow, using too much whitening agent, or the user not applying the teeth whitening product properly.

3. Irritation of the Palate or Tongue

During the teeth whitening process, it is possible that the tongue area accidentally touches the surface of the tooth being bleached and then hits the ceiling. Finally, there is irritation in that part.

4. Irritation on the lips

If the application of teeth whitening ingredients is not careful, it can affect the lips, especially the inner lower lip. The side effects of this bleach can cause irritation, redness, burning, and even injury.

In addition, the LED light that is fired to speed up the teeth whitening process can also have a burning effect on the lips.

5. Dental Fillings Become Rougher

Teeth whitening actually has side effects on dental fillings, especially on the front teeth.

This procedure can cause the surface of the filling to become rougher. As a result, these parts are easily infested with germs that cause cavities.

For those of you who have dental fillings, you need to observe these fillings. If necessary, replace the fillings after teeth whitening.

6. Wounds in the Throat and Digestive Tract

Another side effect that has been reported due to the use of teeth whitening products that are high in carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide is sores on the throat and digestive tract.

Even though many of these side effects have been reported, according to the Saudi Dental journal, teeth whitening with low levels of bleach is still safe to use.