Are there side effects of at-home teeth whitening?

A question that our customers often ask is about the safety of our products. Terms like "sensitivity," "gum inflammation," and "enamel erosion" come up regularly. In this short article, we would like to dispel the myths and explain what actually happens during at-home bleaching.

False conclusions: If teeth whitening at home is effective, it must also damage the teeth.

The idea that products effective against discoloration could also have negative health effects is understandable. However, this assumption is incorrect. The peroxides contained in the products, according to current scientific knowledge (2021), do not penetrate the tooth enamel and cannot damage the surface even in low concentration and exposure time. If you want to learn more about this and are looking for sources to read, please take a look at the detailed article on teeth whitening in our blog.

Customer question: I tend to have sensitive teeth – can I still whiten my teeth at home?

We generally recommend consulting an expert for medical questions, in this case, a dentist. Our articles and the recommendations contained therein do not replace medical advice in any way.

Through feedback from our customers, we have found that our products can be used without hesitation even on teeth that are prone to sensitivity. This is consistent with the results of scientific studies.

Editorial recommendation for the remineralization of tooth enamel

Tooth enamel erosion (tooth enamel erosion) is usually acid-related and is directly linked to the foods we consume. Acid softens the tooth enamel and can make it porous. As a result, it wears away easily. Normal oral hygiene counteracts this. Additionally, an amine fluoride toothpaste, used once a week, can remineralize the tooth enamel, thus strengthening its structure. These toothpastes are available at the pharmacy.

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