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Tooth whitening is the process of cleaning your teeth in an artificial manner so as to get rid of the stains and yellow tint that accumulates on them in the course of time. The process has been thoroughly researched and fine tuned and is now in a condition where it is very effective for most of the people. It must however be understood that the process still has a set of side effects which may occur randomly. Below are some of the common cases here tooth whitening may have some side effects too.
Increased tooth sensitivity
A sharp increase in tooth sensitivity is the most common side effect of tooth whitening. This is because the process of tooth whitening involves the usage of very strong chemicals based on peroxides. These chemicals tend to cause dehydration in the teeth. At the same time, the dental pulp gets aggravated. The result is that the teeth start feeling hot and cold which they would not have felt otherwise.
To ensure that you do not suffer from the increased tooth sensitivity problem, you should use fluoride treatments as well as desensitizing gels. These can be used right at the time of tooth whitening so you do not have to worry about sensitivity for a moment.
Chemical Burns
Because of the harsh nature of chemicals used in cleaning the teeth, a number of chemical burns have been reported on the gums and other parts of the mouth. These chemical burns can also cause blisters in the mouth which are rather painful.
To ensure that chemical burns do not occur in the mouth, it is necessary to ensure the correct amount of cleaning solution and a well calculated and conducted cleaning process. Excess cleaning agent in the tray is a sure shot way to call this side effect.
Extra cost involved in personalized dental cleaning
Whereas the normal cleaning process would be effective in cleaning the teeth and making them white enough, it is not the best for everyone. In fact for a number of people, it might not be the best choice at all. This is where personalized cleaning comes in as well as its primary side effect, the high extra cost involved. To do personalized cleaning, you would have to bear an extremely high but one time cost that involves making a custom size and shaped tray to specially fit your needs.
Whereas there is no direct way to get rid of this 'side effect', you do have the option to minimize the recurring cost involved in tooth whitening. Take good care of your teeth and you can stretch the time period between two cleaning sessions. This will reduce the total number of sittings with the dentist,thus saving you a lot of money.
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