Can you bleach your teeth with actual bleach?
There are a variety of ingredients in household bleach that are poisonous and should never be anywhere near a human mouth. The amount of sodium hypochlorite in household bleach is so high that it’s nearly guaranteed to damage your teeth and/or gums. Gums are soft tissue, and sodium hypochlorite can easily dissolve it.
Can the dentist whiten my teeth?
Teeth whitening done by your dentist can get teeth brighter faster. The bleaching solution is usually much stronger than at-home kits. Also, heat, light, or a combination of the two may be used to speed and intensify the whitening process.
Is whitening bad for your teeth?
What are the risks of teeth whitening? No matter what treatment you use, there’s a chance your gums will be sensitive to the chemicals used in teeth whitening, particularly if you already have sensitive teeth. There’s also a chance of burns to gums and some of the whitening kits used at home can harm tooth enamel.
What is zoom whitening?
What is Zoom? Zoom is an in-surgery whitening system that takes an hour. It involves careful application of peroxide to the enamel of the teeth by your dentist. A specialised light unit is then used to accelerate the breakdown of the peroxide and so speed up the whitening process.
What are the side effects of bleaching your teeth?
The two side effects that occur most often with teeth whitening are a temporary increase in tooth sensitivity and mild irritation of the soft tissues of the mouth, particularly the gums. Tooth sensitivity often occurs during early stages of the bleaching treatment.
How long does teeth bleaching last?
Because there is such a wide range of whitening options, the average teeth bleaching results can last anywhere from six months to three years. In most cases, however, people tend to have results that last about one year.
Is laser or Zoom whitening better?
Compared to at-home treatments like whitening strips, both Zoom! and laser teeth whitening both tend to get better results. Dentists are able to use a much stronger concentration of hydrogen peroxide than is available in over-the-counter products.