The dangers of DIY teeth whitening
Many websites and retail outlets and beauty salons offer the promise of sparkling white teeth at without the time or expense of a dental visit. Statements such as ”It's affordable, simple and convenient and there's no need to take time off to visit the dentist’, are often used to sell these products. However these products still contain bleach.
When used incorrectly without advice from your dentist, they can do untold damage, eroding tooth enamel which is there to protect teeth from acid and decay. Ironically, using these treatments could eventually cause teeth to become darker as the layer of enamel becomes thinner and the yellow-coloured dentin, which lies beneath the enamel, becomes more exposed.
As tooth enamel is eroded, nerves are exposed, causing pain when you eat hot, cold or sweet food, plus the tooth may be more at risk of infection and decay. And, worse still, if the substances get on the gums it could leave them vulnerable to disease.
Gum disease can increase risk of serious illnesses including heart disease. Bacteria can find their way via inflamed gums from your mouth into the bloodstream where they produce a protein that encourages clots to form, increasing risk of heart disease and stroke.
After you teeth whitening treatment at your local 1300SMILES dentist, will recommend a follow up treatment to help you maintain your new smile. This support is not supplied with the at home treatments, leaving you at risk of problems such as tooth decay in the future.
1300SMILES offers a take home whitening treatment using custom fitted mouth trays, giving you professional results. For a limited time only, this treatment is available for the only $199.
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