Can You Use a Home Teeth Whitening Kit?

Teenagers and young adults, in particular, are big fans of home whitening kits. However, these over-the-counter medications pose two concerns: are they safe and effective? Are they as effective as whitening operations performed in a dental office as a part of cosmetic dentistry?

At home teeth whitening kits are safe in terms of safety, with no documented links to severe health problems. That doesn't rule out the possibility of dental problems if people use them in ways that aren't recommended by the manufacturer. Abusing teeth whiteners can harm enamel and open the more vulnerable dentin layer beneath.

You're in your early adolescent years. Teenagers are big fans of at-home tooth whitening. It doesn't actually offer a dental concern for older teens as long as they use the product properly. The enamel of permanent teeth, on the other hand, is still forming and can be damaged by whitening procedures.

You're not very good at following directions. This isn't to imply you have this particular personality trait, but if you do, DIY whitening could be problematic. If you follow the directions correctly, home kits are safe. You can severely (and permanently) damage your teeth's protecting enamel if you use them excessively, as one 13-year-old kid was alleged to have done.

Dental work is required on your teeth. Tooth whitening isn't going to solve everything that's causing your smile to be unpleasant. Prior to whitening, it's usually a good idea to address issues like dental chipped or teeth disease. A whitening kit won't assist if your tooth discoloration is caused by staining on the enamel's exterior surface; they're only meant for staining outside surface on the enamel. To whiten internal tooth, you'll require a particular dental technique.

You want to be able to adjust the brightness level. A clinical process can accomplish a level of fine-tuning that a home kit cannot. While a professional whitening solution's bleaching agent is far stronger than a home kit's, your dentist is educated in ways that may modify the bleaching amount, from a soft white to a bright smile. Furthermore, clinical whitening process of cosmetic dentistry usually requires fewer sessions and can last more than a home kit.

Even if you choose to whiten your teeth at home, your dentist can still assist you by offering you guidance on which kit to buy and how to use it. Your dentist shares your desire for a bright, beautiful, and healthy smile. See us at Comprehensive Family Dentistry in OKC for any of your dental concerns.

**Disclaimer: This content is not a professional dental or medical advice and does not imply a relationship between patient and care provider or the doctors.