Written by Normally all the cosmetic procedures have some side effects. Teeth whitening is also not an exception though it is not a cosmetic procedure. Teeth whitening side effects are very few but are definitely worth noticing. Most common side effects are irritation or inflammation in gums and teeth sensitivity. Hydrogen peroxide is the whitening ingredient of the gel that causes irritation most of the time.
Some other side effects which are reported quite often
- · Thermal sensitivity or sensitive teeth as we know it in layman’s language is one of the most common side effects of teeth whitening. In order to avoid or minimize teeth sensitivity one should avoid too hot or too cold eatables for a few hours after the bleaching session
- If Hydrogen peroxide remains in contact with gums or teeth for prolonged period it may cause irritation or inflammation. It happens when people do not remove the mouth tray even after the recommended period. The false assumption that the longer it remains there, faster will be the effect is absolutely wrong. You can repeat the procedure after a few days but should not let the whitening gel remain in contact with your teeth beyond recommendation.
- In some case if the person already has sensitive teeth, whitening may result in toothache. If it happens, one should seek expert advice.
- As soon as the gel is applied our teeth starts getting desiccated and its symptoms are noticeable in the lighter shade of teeth. Once the bleaching process is over, teeth become normal within few days.
- People with weak digestion, report nausea which is a result of swallowing hydrogen peroxide. You should take extra care in ensuring that the teeth whitening gel is not swallowed by mistake.
Whitening procedure is a dental treatment but is often considered to be a cosmetic procedure by a majority of people. This is the reason people tend to take the instructions lightly which results in mild to severe side effects. Any side effect that you notice should be immediately reported to avoid any permanent damage to teeth.
