{"id":580,"date":"2017-10-18T08:18:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T08:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=580"},"modified":"2017-11-18T08:19:26","modified_gmt":"2017-11-18T08:19:26","slug":"teeth-whitening-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junobeachsmiles.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/18\/teeth-whitening-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Teeth Whitening Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"close-upTeeth whitening uses peroxide gel of varying strengths to break through external stains, or those on the surface the teeth. Some powerful whitening treatments also reach down to the intrinsic stains that live beneath the other layer of enamel. In most cases,<\/span> teeth whitening<\/span><\/a> is completely safe — but it can still cause tooth sensitivity. There are a few considerations with over-the-counter whitening treatments, too. Keep reading to find out what they are, and how you can make your whitening as safe as possible by partnering with your cosmetic dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Teeth Whitening Works<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are different methods of whitening, from peroxide strips that you place directly on your teeth for 20 minutes at a time to laser teeth whitening you can have performed at your dentist\u2019s office. They all work using a safe \u201cbleach\u201d that breaks through stains caused by food, beverages, tobacco, insufficient dental hygiene, and even certain medications. <\/span><\/p>\n

Professional vs. Over the Counter Whitening<\/span><\/h2>\n

A professional whitening solution that your dentist supervises is stronger than what you can buy at the pharmacy or grocery store. It may contain up to 35% peroxide. When you visit your dentist for a whitening treatment, you benefit from a customized solution that is created specifically for your teeth and gums — unlike the one-size-fits-all treatments you buy at the store. <\/span><\/p>\n

An at-home kit can be an OK solution, but it also puts you at risk of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n