Teeth Whitening Safety Concerns

Teeth Whitening Safety Concerns

Many people have concerns about teeth whitening safety. Teeth whitening with Crest Whitestrips is a safe procedure. The kind of a whitening agent used (hydrogen peroxide) is safe when used as directed. However, some people may experience side effects such as temporary increase in sensitivity to heat or cold when they use teeth whitening systems. When high-concentration hydrogen peroxide whitening systems, such as some in-office professional whitening procedures, are used, some patients may feel pain in their teeth that can last for up to several days. Retail daily teeth whitening systems, such as Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare, are gentler on teeth sensitive to whitening, but may require a longer treatment to achieve the desired results and give you whiter teeth.

While it's not a medical risk, it's important that one considers the color of their dental work such as crowns or fillings. Since these are made of different materials than natural teeth, their colors are chosen to match the color of the teeth before they're applied, and bleaching does not alter their appearance.

One-sentence capsule: While some people may feel temporary tooth sensitivity, it is not something to be concerned about.