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Risks of Teeth Whitening
from:There are just a few risks that may be involved in the process of teeth whitening. The treatments that may make your teeth white can also make your teeth sensitive as well.
This is something that you might see in the beginning process of the teeth whitening process. It may gently hurt the soft tissues of the mouth like the gums.
Usually a mouthpiece tray that does not fit right can be responsible for the irritation of the softer tissues. These conditions and pain may not last for long.
If sensitivity begins, you can follow a few steps to take out the risk with teeth whitening products.
First, the mouth tray can be used for a shorter time. If it calls for an hour, try a half an hour to start.
You do no have to use it everyday. You can allow a few days in between if you think this would be better for you.
A dentist or pharmacist can prescribe a product that will have high fluoride to help keep the mineral content of the teeth.
The product should be used on the tray and should be work for four minutes before you begin the teeth whitening process.
Brushing your teeth with whitening toothpaste that is made for sensitive teeth can contain potassium nitrate to help sooth the nerve ends of the teeth. These steps may take out the risk of irritation to some point.
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