Tooth whitening is a really popular treatment that gives your smile a gorgeous, healthy glow, but is it safe and are there any side effects?

Is tooth whitening safe?

Recently in the news, you may have spotted articles talking about illegal tooth whitening or horror stories related to people who have had an adverse reaction to whitening treatment. These stories relate to treatment provided by non-trained professionals. EU legislation has been introduced to protect the public from illegal whitening and ensure that whitening treatment is provided only by qualified, experienced dentists.

When whitening products are in the hands of a dentist, you can rest assured that treatment is safe and the results are amazing.

About home whitening

Home whitening is a really simple and easy way of achieving a lighter, brighter and whiter smile. Home whitening involves wearing a specially-designed tray that contains bleaching agent. The tray is designed fit your mouth perfectly and the agent gradually lightens the shade of the teeth when it comes into contact with the enamel. We usually recommend 10-14 days of treatment and you should wear your trays for around 6 hours per day.

The beauty of home whitening is that it gives flexibility, as you can tailor your treatment to suit your schedule. Many people wear their trays at night so that treatment has no bearing on their work or social commitments.

Are there any side-effects?

Sometimes, sensitivity can occur following whitening treatment. However, this is usually very mild and it is short-lived. The majority of people don’t experience any problems at all with home whitening.

If you would like to inject some spring sparkle into your smile and learn more about home whitening treatment, call us today and book an appointment.