Do teeth whitening strips damage the enamel?
March 15th, 2008 | by admin |Mindy asked:
I’ve heard whitening strips damage the enamel. Is this true? If you know for sure how they work and whether or not it’s safe, please let me know. If they do damage your teeth, is there another, safer, method of whitening your teeth?
Brian
I’ve heard whitening strips damage the enamel. Is this true? If you know for sure how they work and whether or not it’s safe, please let me know. If they do damage your teeth, is there another, safer, method of whitening your teeth?
Brian











5 Responses to “Do teeth whitening strips damage the enamel?”
By Eric L on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
The enamel at all if you brush on your teeth at night forget what its called tho.
The enamel at night forget what its called tho.
By pirategrl on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Yes, they weaken your enamel. Most over the counter whiteners are meant to produce results in a very short period of time, and use ingredients that are very harsh. You’ll get white teeth, but you’ll also get tooth and gum sensitivity. You may not be able to drink hot or cold beverages some a few days. And your gums may turn white and become sore. I would recommend having a dentist do an in-office whitening. The process is also quick, and you may experience sensitivity as well, but the main difference is the dentist is careful to isolate tooth structures,. (the gel will not touch your gums)
By Amos on Mar 18, 2008 | Reply
Yes they do.. teeth whitening strips damage your teeth if used in excess. True story my old roomate was a dental hygenist and he use dto always come at me with crazy stuff. He suggested I did NOT use teeth whitening strips and if I had too, then only use exactly by the directions on the box. Also go in cycles. Use a box or whatever, then stop for awhile and so on, prolonged use he told me was damaging.
Interestingly enough he told me that our teeth, are actually supposed to be a yellowish off white color. There is a protective substance over our teeth to keep them from damage and naturally are teeth should be off white and there is nothing wrong with that. Problem is society says you have to have white teeth. SO if you do use these teeth whitening products just be warned your teeth will look brilliant, but your moth will always be very sensative to anything cold hot spicy sour etc etc… is it worth it? Not to me it aint. So use thjem but only inmoderation and read directions carefully. Otherwise just brush, floss, and moutwash regularly. That will keep teeth healthy and clean …
Also he would ALWAYS tell me to chew ICE BREAKERS gum in the cubed form. He told about the ingredient in it called Sorbitol. He actually told me that the sorbitol found in ice breakers gum is actually better for your teeth than brushing them!!! No lie… he did also remind me that chewing the gum is not an alternatie for brushing as the gum couldnt scrape away old food..lol.. but yea.. so keep a good regular routine of rinsing, brushing flossing… and chew the blue packages of ice breakers gum in the cubes form…
good luck with your teeth
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