Nearly two-thirds of the people who decide to whiten their teeth are at risk to some degree of teeth whitening side effects.
What Are the Side Effects?
These effects are mild and mostly include:
• Tooth sensitivity
• Gum sensitivity
• Headaches
• Tooth Pain
• Sore Throat
• Tingling
Although these effects aren't lasting, it's well worth your time to investigate teeth whitening side effects when deciding if you want to continue with the procedure.
Our main goal when we undergo teeth whitening processes is to have our teeth whitened per se and not to add more problems to it. Understanding the root of the problem and knowing the possible solutions for it and at the same time knowing its effects on our problem is the first and the best thing to do.
Laser procedure is considered as a very effective method in whitening the teeth but it is not recommended for those having sensitive teeth. It can cause permanent teeth damage in such cases.
How Do I Know if I'm at Risk?
Since 60% of the people who use teeth whitening products experience some degree of sensitivity, chances are that you are at risk.
Not everyone will experience this, but there are a few things that can increase your chance of having to deal with them.
1. If you are already very sensitive to hot or cold objects touching your teeth (hot foods or ice-cold drinks) then you are at risk of having some of these side effects if you decide to whiten your ivories.
2. If you drink a lot of juice and eat fruits (anything citrus) frequently, then this will increase your chances to experience some discomfort. The acid from the juices and fruits wear down the enamel on your teeth and can make them ultra sensitive.
3. If you drink a lot of soda products, then you are at risk. Soda is another acid heavy beverage that can weaken the enamel on your teeth and put you at risk.
4. If you usually have painful sensitivity to regular dental cleanings, then you are at a high risk of having some of the effects associated with teeth whitening procedures.
Which Products are Most Likely to Cause Trouble?
Most of these effects are generally caused by peroxide-based teeth whitening systems and can be resolved by stopping use of the whitening product.
Whitening your teeth is a great step to improve how you look and boost your confidence. It's a wise decision to learn about teeth whitening side effects before you embark on the journey of teeth bleaching.
