While it is true that teeth whitening by bleaching does work, it does not come without side effects. There are many reported incidents of increased tooth sensitivity after bleaching. Prolonged exposure to bleaching agents can damage tooth enamel. If the treatment is not administered properly, there can be complications like gum irritation. The oxidizing agents are very strong and can damage the soft tissues of your mouth. The bleaching effect can also cause irritation and increased sensitivity to cold and hot fluids and sometimes even to air. In the case of home bleaching, there is a chance that patients might ingest some of the bleaching gel. In such a case, the person might experience burning or nausea.
According to a Brazilian study done in 2004, increased sensitivity is an inherent characteristic of the bleaching process - and is commonly experienced. During bleaching with carbamide peroxide, the bleaching agent can actually expose microscopic particles of the inner tooth, known as dentin. If cold water is ingested or reaches the dentin, it can cause a slight contraction that's felt as increased sensitivity. The heightened sensitivity will continue until the temperature of the tooth warms back to body temperature.
In detail, the photomicrograph above shows various photos of tooth enamel taken during a whitening treatment using carbamide bleaching agents. A greater degree of porosity (enamel prism dissolution) occurs as the bleaching time is increased. The complete dissolution of the enamel rod prism could account for sensitivity to cold water after bleaching.
When receiving professional teeth whitening, minimal sensitivity and good whitening results rely on factors such as pH, viscosity, and stability and, most importantly, the rate at which the carbamide breaks down into hydrogen peroxide and then oxygen. Many manufacturers have chosen carbamide, as it is more stable than hydrogen peroxide. However, this also causes a slower release of the oxidizing agent and necessitates longer procedures. Some manufacturers have tried to accelerate this by adding heat (in the form of light). This can have a minimal effect but it can also be a major cause of extreme sensitivity.
We have written an in-depth article on possible teeth whitening dangers located in the article section.
I live in San Francisco and I do not have a car and it would take to long to get to my doctors now.
can you advice
many thanks
jayne
with aquafresh white trays
at home a little while ago.
i made sure i cleaned my teeth
REALLY good before i used them,
but I have a bunch of white specs
and streaks on my teeth now.
it looks ugly.
why didn't all part of my teeth
whiten at the same level?
So I changed my mind too.
My teeth did come out a few shades whiter, enough to satisfy me. Though they arent like paper white so they look fake, they are a few shades and some people did notice.
Few downsides, the taste makes me want to gag. They say you can talk with them on, its bs, they slide, so I did it while I was watching a tv show. And my teeth had a slight constant pain, not sharp and not too bad, just a little achy. Was able to take some tylenol to help, and it went away a few days after I was done using them.
So overall, I did get what I wanted with only slight discomfort, for the $40 I paid [coupon] for the whole kit, it wasnt bad.
Oh and baking soda.
I almost got this bleaching done, and last minute my sister reminded me of the side effects.
Why did I consider it especially without checking out natural methods first.
I am about to go online and check those out.
I don't believe in risking any side effects that happen commonly w surgery or chemical procedures.
This society really has to stop being obsessed w beauty that it makes everyone feel not good enough. How many times have we seen beautiful people get surgery because they are just not satisfied, and ended up ruining their natural good looks. But they were satisfied many times because their view of what's beautiful becomes distorted. Skin pulled tight giving a garish look is preferred over the site of slight wrinkles on an otherwise beautiful face.
a smile is every thing to me a hope this isn't a burdin for life. Wish me luck.
I conduct laser teeth whitening and all i can say is that you should be very careful who you let near your teeth.
If you are having this procedure done you should ask if they will be applying a gingeval barrier to your gum. this stops the bleaching agent from coming into contact with the gum.
Secondly, at no point should the bleaching agent come into contact with any part of the mouth except for ur teeth. those of u that have experienced white marks on lips and gums, this is where the bleaching agent has come into contact with the soft tissues of the mouth. I would recomend going to ur local pharmacy/ drugstore and asking them for a product which will numb and help it heal. These products vary depending where you are.
It is very poor show to get the bleaching agent onto a clients gums. The gel is quite thick and does not drip so should be applied to each tooth individually. If you are having this done, tell the person in no uncertain terms that if they do burn your gum then you will not pay. they will be a lot more careful. Try to avoid stalls in malls/ shopping centres.
My clients have been 50 50 regarding pain after the whitening. But i always give my clients liquid ibprufen tablets to take an hour afterwards. and tell them to continue the dosage, if they feel any discomfort. Ibprufen will take away the achey feeling.
You should also make sure that the person does not us stronger than 16% hydrogen peroxide or 36% carbimide peroxide. Although local laws vary the maounf legally used, the risk of pain and a negative reaction is higher if the bleaching agent is stronger.
Also there is no danger of your teeth breaking down during this procedure, especially the back ones as you should only be bleaching visible teeth. i.e the ones at the front.
The old saying beauty is pain is sometimes true. Just take plenty of ibprufen after wards if u start to feel any pain, It is worth it in the end. just dont be naive enough to think it is totally pain free for everyone. there is no harm in taking a couple of ibprufen just in case.
hope this helps.
am a dental technologist, i have a friend that seriously wanted her tooth to be white, she decided to go for tooth whitening even after my professional advice and letting her know the side effects. Now she calls me her enemy because her tooth are sensitive even wit d slight contact with air. I advice evryone that reads this article to be contended with what God has given to them.
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