People that Must Not Use Teeth Whitening Products

Teeth whitening is a perfect solution to make your smile brighter, but this method of teeth whitening may not be used by everyone. If you have healthy teeth and gums, you may use teeth whitening without any problems. Though teeth whitening is getting really popular, a lot of people stay unaware of how it is performed.

There are hundreds of new products that claim to be effective and safe but those people who do not use any precautions may cause a lot of damage to their dental health. That is why we want to discuss who may use teeth whitening. First of all, there is an age limit and teeth whitening is not recommended for kids under 16 years old. The problem is that these kids have an enlarged pulp chamber and, if teeth whitening is performed, the sensitivity of the teeth may become rather acute. Secondly, pregnant women should not use teeth whitening as well.

Additionally, there is a category of people that have sensitive teeth or gums. That is why these people need to address a professional dentist to get the services needed, mentioning their problems. The sensitivity may stand for an allergy to the main ingredient of teeth whitening products which is peroxide. People with cavities as well as exposed roots should not use teeth whitening as well. All the problems with teeth including gum disease and worn enamel should be treated before any dental product is used.

The problem is that the ingredients of teeth whitening products may easily penetrate through the existing decay and cause dental nerve inflammation. Patients with crowns and other associated restorations should not use teeth whitening products as they will be ineffective and the color of your crowns will not be changed. Composite materials that are frequently used in dental restorations do not get brighter and the contrast will be great in relation to other teeth.

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