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January 16, 2015

DIY Teeth Whitening is Very Risky

It’s fair to say that all people want to have a sparkling, red carpet-worthy smile. Nowadays, anyone can have it with the plethora of both DIY and professional whitening solutions out there. Be warned, however: of both whitening methods, DIY is the riskiest.
For one, most of the DIY teeth whitening kits sold on the market harbor two chemicals that aren’t really meant for the mouth: chlorine dioxide (the same chemical used in disinfecting swimming pools) and hydrogen peroxide. On a general note, these chemicals are still used by trained professionals so safety isn’t a question. When these chemicals find their way into the hands of untrained, inexperienced individuals, however, the dangers rise.

Using hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening is safe provided that the mixture containing it is properly prepared. A simple mixture of baking soda and a minuscule 3% hydrogen peroxide is recommended, though the results are slow and gradual. In this regard, some people up the ante by using higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide—and this is where something bad happens.
Hydrogen peroxide works by seeping through the enamel and eliminating stains from the inside; but if amounts are excessive, the soft tissue inside can burn and gums may recede, leading to oversensitivity. Chlorine, on the other hand, is much more dangerous as it works by “scraping” the enamel of stains, gradually destroying it over time.
That being said, trusting a professional for teeth whitening is definitely the best choice one can make out there.

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