Teeth whitening side effects 

Contents

 1 teeth whitening

 2 methods of teeth whitening

 3 disadvantages of teeth whitening

 3.1 Disadvantages of bleaching by medical methods

 3.2 Disadvantages of home bleaching

 Teeth whitening

The smile is one of the most important features of beauty in a person, and the secret of the beauty of a smile lies in healthy and white teeth, but there are some people who suffer from aesthetic problems in their teeth, the yellowish color being the most common, as this is a result of incorrect habits and behaviors, which are: Excessive consumption of colored drinks, smoking, and lack of interest in and cleaning of the teeth, and as a solution to this problem, people resort to whitening their teeth. 

The principle of teeth whitening is based mainly on the process of changing the color of the tooth enamel (which is the outer layer), through the use of a chemical called hydrogen peroxide, which works to break up the pigments and atoms that cause the color of the tooth to change, and thus lead to a lighter color. The result of the whitening process may vary from person to person based on the amount of spots on the tooth, in addition to the nature of the tooth itself, and it should be noted that if the patient adheres to the instructions provided by the doctor, the bleaching period may last for more than a year.

 Teeth whitening methods

 There are a number of methods of teeth whitening, the most important of which are:

 Use of whitening toothpaste

 It is a home method that does not give effective results; This is because it cannot reach the depth of the enamel layer, and it may lead to the accumulation of lime on the teeth.

Bleaching with bleaching molds

It contains oxygen peroxide, or carbamide peroxide, which is placed on the teeth at bedtime, where the dentist prepares these molds to be similar to the shape of the patient's teeth, in order to obtain better results. Whitening using the home device, which allows the patient to prepare the whitening molds himself, and use them for one hour per week.

Bleaching in dental clinics

 It is the fastest method, as the whitening process takes only an hour, and measures are taken to protect the gums and prevent peroxide contact with them to avoid any irritation or inflammation.

Photobleaching:

In which laser devices are usually used.

 Teeth whitening side effects

There are some side effects that may occur as a result of teeth whitening, the effect of which does not exceed a week, as the symptoms include the following:

Disadvantages of bleaching by medical methods

In the event that the bleaching fluid (oxygen peroxide) comes into contact with the gums, this may lead to irritation or infection, which may be a source of inconvenience to the patient, and may result in a little pain. The patient may suffer from sensitivity in his teeth, lasting for a maximum of a week, during which he is affected when eating hot or cold foods.

 Disadvantages of bleaching by home methods

 Bleaching using toothpastes may lead to the formation of layers of lime or tartar, because it roughens the enamel of the tooth. Bleaching using molds at home, may lead to sensitivity and gingivitis if oxygen peroxide comes into contact with it. It is noteworthy that there are no other side effects or effects than the above mentioned, as teeth whitening is a safe process. Was the article helpful?