{"id":1283,"date":"2019-11-14T21:22:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T03:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2019-11-14T21:22:12","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T03:22:12","slug":"whitening-bad-for-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/whitening-bad-for-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Whitening Might Be Bad for Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whiter teeth can make your smile look more youthful and enhance your facial appearance. But in some cases, teeth whitening attempts can do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Gum Disease and Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your gums bleed or are inflamed or irritated, teeth whitening will make matters worse<\/a>. The bleaching agent will further irritate your gums and cause pain. Gum disease needs to be treated and controlled before bleaching your teeth. Also, bleaching gel will penetrate through cavities and increase sensitivity in your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Challenges of Charcoal for Whitening Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Researchers at the Creighton University School of Dentistry\nconcluded that charcoal toothpaste is harsh on tooth enamel and can cause\npremature wearing and tooth decay. Laboratory students observed that charcoal\ntoothpaste caused discoloration and made teeth look yellow or gray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hydrogen Peroxide Hype<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hydrogen peroxide can whiten teeth, but it can be harmful to\nyour oral health. Some people are tempted to purchase the most potent solution\navailable to brighten their teeth. Studies show that high concentrations of\nhydrogen peroxide can burn your gums and oral tissue and break down tooth\nenamel. And if you ingest high-powered peroxide, it releases dangerous levels\nof oxygen in your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term use of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (low strength) can kill beneficial microbes in your mouth and cause microorganisms, including candida albicans (yeast), to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Alternatives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dentist-supervised whitening is safe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If in-office whitening from your dentist isn\u2019t within your\nbudget, consider the following alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n