{"id":127,"date":"2024-03-14T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2024-04-12T22:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T22:51:41","slug":"risks-of-store-bought-teeth-whiteners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/risks-of-store-bought-teeth-whiteners\/","title":{"rendered":"See a Professional: 4 Risks of Using Store-Bought Teeth Whiteners Too Often"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_102313536__1712959859_60999.jpg\" alt=\"A woman buying teeth whitening supplies\" class=\"wp-image-128\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_102313536__1712959859_60999.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_102313536__1712959859_60999-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_102313536__1712959859_60999-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Store-bought teeth whitening kits tend to sound ideal. After all, they claim they\u2019ll give you a whiter smile without the hassle of dental care. Still, you shouldn\u2019t rely on these products too much. You\u2019ll suffer the risks of store-bought teeth whiteners if you do. You\u2019d then be worse off than before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">treatment<\/a>. If you\u2019d like, your New York dentist can explain further. Here are four big dangers of using store-bought teeth whiteners too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low-Quality Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A store-bought whitener may brighten your teeth a bit. Even so, such items rarely show notable effects. They lack the brightening power of professional whitening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes down to the kits\u2019 ingredients. In most cases, the gel they use is very heavily diluted. That means you won\u2019t see big changes until you\u2019ve used multiple kits. Even then, the effect likely won\u2019t be as great as what you\u2019d expect or want. Buying all those products won\u2019t lead to cost-effective results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peroxide Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, a store-bought whitener may not suit your body. It could cause nasty oral symptoms for those with peroxide allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, most at-home teeth whitening kits use peroxide. The chemical is one of several that can whiten a patient\u2019s smile. That said, it\u2019s also something people can be allergic to. Using it when you have this allergy can cause swollen lips, oral irritation, and similar reactions. You should thus consult a dentist before you undergo the whitening process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burned Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t just hot foods and drinks that can burn your gums. At times, store-bought whiteners are able to do the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it comes down to peroxide. Overusing a whitener with this agent can upset your gum tissues. This effect leaves the areas around your teeth feeling burnt and sore. At the same time, it can cause parts of your gums to turn white and become inflamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth Sensitivity or Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Used too often, a store-bought whitener will do more than brighten your teeth. It\u2019ll also damage them and cause tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, many whiteners sold by stores are abrasive. Those that feature baking soda and charcoal will greatly wear down your enamel. To that extent, overusing them will expose your dentin and make a tooth infection more likely. Adding insult to injury, your teeth may even look worse after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, risks of store-bought teeth whiteners causing problems exist. Make sure to avoid them by seeing a dentist for professional treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/\">FS Dental Arts<\/a> is based in New York, NY. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodyeardentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\"><em>Dr. Francisca<\/em><\/a><em> A. Sanchez<\/em><em>, our practice has a strong emphasis on vibrant and reliable dentistry. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, as well as emergency dental care. Our office also provides dental sedation services for patients with anxiety toward dentists. For more details or to book a visit, please reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or call by phone at <strong>(646)-669-7407.<\/strong><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Store-bought teeth whitening kits tend to sound ideal. After all, they claim they\u2019ll give you a whiter smile without the hassle of dental care. Still, you shouldn\u2019t rely on these products too much. You\u2019ll suffer the risks of store-bought teeth whiteners if you do. You\u2019d then be worse off than before treatment. If you\u2019d like, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Risks of Store-Bought Teeth Whiteners | FS Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In reality, the risks of store-bought teeth whiteners are notable. 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