Risks Associated With Teeth Whitening
Millions of people around the world do their best to whiten their smiles and brighten their lives a little, give them more self-confidence as they go through life. There are countless in-office whitening techniques dentists use, as well as several different at-home teeth whitening kit treatments including heat sink or thermoforming and silicone teeth whitening mouth trays. What many people don’t know is that there are several risks that are associated with teeth whitening procedures of all kinds, including gum irritation, multi-color teeth discoloration and sensitivity. Many also don’t know that there are re-mineralisation and tooth conditioning products available to help fix these problems.
Gum Irritation
Gum irritation is most common among those who use peroxide whiteners in their at-home whitening attempts. The solution itself or even repeated exposure to the mouth tray often causes gum irritation, including red areas, raw places and even blisters in some cases. Gum irritation can last several days after whitening treatments, or even up to a month in extreme cases. It is suggested that those who experience gum irritation stop using the product immediately until the irritation stops, and then use much less at a time until your mouth gets used to it.
Multi-color Teeth
If you have had any significant dental work in which false teeth or caps have been placed in your mouth, you could end up with multi-colored teeth after whitening for a while. For example, many people have had porcelain veneers, bonding, dental crowns or other restorative procedures done. When you whiten your teeth, these restorations aren’t affected in any way, so as your other teeth whiten the restorations stay the same color, sometimes several shades darker than your newly whitened teeth, your mouth ends up looking multi-colored.
Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a condition in which teeth and gums in the mouth are more sensitive to touch, pressure and temperature than usual. Many people suffer from sensitivity to these things normally, but thousands who don’t and some who do find the condition to occur or increase after intense bleaching sessions, especially with a professional dentist. Bleach used in a dentist’s office is much more concentrated than the in-home versions, so sensitivity is more likely there than at home. It can last from a couple of days to a month, and can even include “zingers,” or sharp pains down the middle of the front teeth. Those who have receding gums, cracks in the teeth or faulty restorations, as well as (it is rumored) redheads are likely to be at a greater risk for sensitivity issues.
Re-mineralisation Products
Because of the many problems that occur with teeth whitening, dentists and professionals have developed several different products designed to help these problems after bleaching or whitening. Restorative toothpaste, including Dr. Collins Restore Toothpaste, relief oral care gel, tooth rejuvenating rinse, pre-filled mouth trays with desensitizing gels, and remineralisation gels are all great products for this purpose. They are designed to decrease sensitivity, increase resistance to irritation, sooth the mouth problems, and restore teeth and gums to their natural healthy form. These products can be pricey but are very much worth it.
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