Is Tooth Whitening Harmful on the Gums?

10 Sep 2010

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	Is Tooth Whitening Harmful on the Gums?

Article Tooth bleaching is harmless. It works through the use of a whitening agent that is applied directly on your teeth. Once this whitening agent is applied, a gentle oxidation reaction occurs deep in your teeth’s enamel, breaking down the organic deposits responsible for the staining or discolorat ion on your teeth. The natural structure of the teeth and gums remains unchanged. In some cases, the teeth may become sensitive. HOWEVER, this sensitivity is temporary and will lessen or be totally alleviated by simply reducing application times. Some people experience soft tissue irritation. This irritation can be caused by an ill fi tting tray or from the solution coming into contact with the tissue. This is exactly why you should go with at-home tooth whitening solutions that provide customized whitening trays.

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22 Feb 2010 8:11 PM