There are lots of over the counter product claiming teeth whitening in 15 min. & they also claim that they are safe. Teeth whitening products are not regulated by food & drug administration In U.S. & India, because these products are not considered as a drug.
These teeth whitening product contains Hydrogen Peroxide as a bleaching agent. Which in high concentration makes enamel porous & due to which enamel minerals are lost. Enamel is not regenerates itself so ones damaged it can’t be repaired.
Hydrogen peroxide is a highly reactive chemical, and swallowing a large dose can be lethal. When highly diluted, however, it is non-irritant or mildly irritant. Hydrogen peroxide is used in cosmetics, mainly as bleach in dental products such as tooth whiteners and some hair products. Low concentrations may also be used in toothpastes and mouth rinses as a disinfectant to prevent plaque and inflammation of the gums. The two most common side effects of using tooth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide are mouth irritation and increased tooth sensitivity to temperature changes.
Some side effects of bleaching agents in over the counter products are as follows
· Chemical burns to the soft tissue.
· Hyperodonto-oxidation (overbleaching)
· Tooth sensitivity.
· Mouth irritation.
· Harmful If swallowed.
Sure the bleaching agent that dentists are using in clinic are also contains Hydrogen peroxide , carbamide peroxide like products but their concentration is regulated & dentists are trained to use them & Prepared to protect the surrounding soft tissue from any kind of chemical burn. Tooth sensitivity is almost not observed. Dentist knows how to avoid Mouth irritation & other side effects so every risk is eliminated when you visit dentist. With that dentist can give you a proper advice for oral hygiene maintenance. also if this procedure of teeth bleaching is done after the complete oral prophylaxis with polishing then gives the best result. So for better health & best smile you must visit dentist.
Never forget “Once if enamel is damaged you can’t repair it. For strong & healthy enamel use fluoride containing pastes, visit your dentist for beautiful, bright, healthy smile. ”
“We Just Want That people around us must show their beautiful, bright & healthy smile.”
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