{"id":200,"date":"2017-08-22T11:49:04","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T15:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dc.local\/en\/?p=200"},"modified":"2025-03-04T04:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T09:31:40","slug":"teeth-whitening-what-are-the-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drdavidcote.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-what-are-the-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Whitening \u2013 What Are the Risks?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dazzling white teeth, as seen on our popular stars on the screens, have now become a symbol of health, charm and success. As evidence, more and more people are looking to wear their favorite TV star\u2019s glittering smile.<\/p>\n

\"heartland-Amber-Marshall-horse-Spartan-dental-bleach-aylmer-chelsea\"<\/a>Over the years, 16% of Canadians have purchased teeth bleaching over-the-counter products. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand to get teeth whitened has soared 300% in the last 15 years with our Southern neighbors.<\/p>\n

Teeth whitening has become big business<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Simply put, people\u2019s enthusiasm for teeth whitening caused the market to explode. Bleaching has entered its golden era. It is not surprising to find a large array of products for whitening<\/strong>: gel, toothpaste, gum, strips, bleaching trays or treatment by a dentist, you are spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n

There are so many ways to make teeth whiter: at the dentist, at home with a dentist supervision, in an aesthetic clinic, a spa, a hair salon, or by purchasing store products to do it yourself. Treatments can cost between $150 and $1000.<\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether they are commercially available products or those used by a dental practitioner, whitening bleaches work the same way: peroxide applied to the teeth break up dark molecules found in the enamel, making them appear lighter.<\/p>\n

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The concentration of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxidewill vary depending on its use: low-dose products for home use, and higher concentration products for the dental office.<\/p>\n

Many walk through the dentist doors in hope of getting back their early age pristine whiteness. To prevent disappointments, keep in mind that these methods get your teeth enamel lighter rather than a true \u201cbleaching\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What your dentist say<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before starting a teeth whitening treatment, it is strongly recommended to consult your dentist who can advise you based on your dental records.<\/p>\n

To establish a true diagnosis and propose the right treatment, the dentist will look firstly at the origin of the coloration of your teeth and its intensity<\/strong>: coffee, red wine, dark chocolate,smoking, taking medication, aging, others.<\/p>\n

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Next he could recommend a thorough oral cleaning before bleaching, or even additional treatments. Indeed, treatments can be painful to diseased gums that will have to heal before treatment. The peroxide used to whiten teeth can cause this sensitivity.<\/p>\n

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Better to consult a pro<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main advantage of bleaching at a dentist is in the process control and the security of selected dosages. Surely, the active oxidative substance has to be correctly adapted to the patient.<\/p>\n

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Either the dentist will give you a personalized kit for treating yourself at home, or he will be proceed with the application of hydrogen peroxide which will be activated by heat or by light.<\/p>\n

In practice, the application is made by brush, except that the lips are separated by a mouth guard, so that the product remains on the teeth and your gums are protected. The treatment will be spread on 2 or 3 sessions one hour each.<\/p>\n

\"david-cot\u00e9-Family-Dental-Safe-TeethWhitening-gatineau-aylmer\"<\/a>The treatment prepared for the home use resembles trays sold in drugstores, with the difference that this tray will be perfectly suited to your teeth, as made from impressions taken beforehand. Using the product syringes given, you can do the treatment on your own time, day or night, over a 3 week period. The typical improvement is about four or five shades.<\/p>\n

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Risks of teeth whitening<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Canadian Dental Association recommend avoiding practicing teeth bleaching in whatever form too often.<\/p>\n

As seen in many dissatisfied users, this practice can:<\/p>\n