With so many products on the market with no stipulations, is it any wonder that you might think that whitening your teeth would be something you can experiment with at home? Unfortunately, the common misconception is that the worst that can happen is insubstantial results. Your Lincolnshire cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, would like to inform you there’s more to be concerned with when it comes to do-it-yourself whitening, which is why dentists prefer that you come to them for a consultation before you make any decisions.
Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint from teeth whitening, even when the procedure is done by a dentist. Whitening products are available in a wide variety of chemistries and concentrations. A patient with mild staining from coffee drinking would not use the same type of whitening as someone whose teeth are stained from antibiotics. Patients that have severe acid erosion from poor diet choices or acid reflux need to take specific precautions. If you have untreated tooth decay, it’s important that the cavity is treated before you expose your teeth to whitening chemicals. (more…)