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Are teeth whiteners (10% carbamide peroxide) used with tray-based teeth whitening products safe?
Teeth whitening (also referred to as "teeth bleaching") utilizing at-home tray-based teeth whitening products has become the most popular way for dentists to help their patients obtain whiter smiles. These teeth bleaching systems utilize a clear plastic tray that is filled with whitening gel and then placed on and slipped over the patient's teeth. The bleaching tray is then worn for multiple hours per day (or else overnight), for some weeks, while the effects of the teeth whitening process take place.
Are white teeth important to you? Read our discussion about creating whiter teeth and a brighter smile by utilizing an at-home tray-based teeth whitening system. This technique utilizes a plastic tray which is filled with bleaching gel and then placed over your teeth. The tray is worn multiple hours a day for some weeks while the effects of the tooth whitening process take place. Our discussion covers why teeth become darkened, the steps involved with at-home tray teeth bleaching systems, and safety concerns and side effects associated with this technique.
Side effects can and do occur when using a 10% carbamide peroxide whitener in conjunction with an at-home tray-based teeth whitening system. The two most common side effects are the creation (or increase) of tooth thermal sensitivity (hot and cold sensitivity in a person's teeth), and irritation of a person's gums. Other, less frequently encountered, side effects that have been reported by patients are: sore throat, tooth pain, tingling of the tissues, and headaches.
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