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Teeth whitening is as common as it is popular today and relatively safe and painless for most people. But as with anything it does pose some risks and there are a few things to bear in mind before you decide to give teeth whitening a try.
The most common side effect of the teeth whitening process is tooth sensitivity or a heightened sensitivity. Even if you do not usually suffer from sensitive teeth sometimes in the beginning of the bleaching process, irritation of the soft tissues can occur. Although this is quite often short lived, it can quite often be caused by ill fitting mouth trays rather than the lightening gel/bleach itself. It is advised to not use the mouth tray for an extended period of time. If you do experience any sensitivity you should discontinue use of the whitening process for a few days before resuming.
Some people may find the process painless but then thereafter experience twinges when eating hot or cold foods, this should only be temporary and should settle down. To minimise this happening you should avoid very hot or very cold foods for 48 hours. If the whitening gel irritates your gums, this should ease by itself within a few days although in some people can last longer. Anyone suffering from any gum problem, cracked teeth or any other problem is far more likely to experience problems or discomfort with teeth whitening.
If you do suffer from sensitive teeth, using a special toothpaste containing potassium nitrate will help to alleviate the discomfort felt by the nerve endings and may make your teeth less sensitive and able to be whitened without discomfort. Some gels available in home kits really are too strong a strength than what is recommended by the FDA, anything stronger than 16% should not be used at home except at your own risk. Especially since heavily stained teeth may need longer and more frequent applications it is best to err on the side of caution and opt for a lower strength gel.
Teeth whitening can also cause what is known by dentists as 'Technicolor' teeth. This is if the person has dental restorations, veneers, crowns, or caps, these are not able to be lightened so if the person undergoes a whitening treatment with these it will result in having multicoloured teeth as the tooth's natural shade will stay the same while the natural teeth are lightened. If you have dental work and want to try lightening it is best to seek advice from a dentist to look at other methods of brightening up your smile.
Taking the above risks into account, as long as you have a consultation with your dentist to check that your teeth are healthy and there are no underlying problems, teeth whitening is generally safe for everyone and not at all problematic. Provided you do your homework, either choosing a reputable dentist or choosing a FDA approved home whitening kit you should be very happy with the results you see.
Paul Beatty is the owner of Smile 4 You Ltd, for more information on teeth whitening please go to our website at http://www.smile4you.co.uk
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