DIY Teeth Whitening Treatments Puts Teens’ Dental Health At Risk


Dentists are concerned that children are putting their dental health at risk by trying unsafe do-it-yourself teeth-whitening treatments found online.

Health professionals have said that such teeth whiteners lead to irreversible teeth damage.

Sodium bicarbonate & hydrogen peroxide are usually the ingredients found in these DIY remedies. Baking powder has long been used in teeth cleaning due to its lightly abrasive effect & oxygenation but such substances can be harmful in the hands of kids.

Kids who are mixing together quantities of chemicals & applying them for extended periods are at danger of damaging gums, eroding tooth enamel, & increasing the risk of infection.

Ironically the erosion could expose the yellow-colored dentin that’s located beneath the enamel.

Sensitive dentine could become exposed, gums may become infected, allowing bacteria from infected gums to enter the bloodstream. Swallowing of any bleaching agents may cause stomach problems.

Teeth whitening techniques came under scrutiny when a regular teeth-whitening procedure at a beauty salon in Adelaide left a woman blistered, bruised & unable to clean her teeth for over a month.

The case prompted dental authorities to issue warnings about untrained retailers offering cheap whitening procedures to lure clients.

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6 CommentsLeave a comment

  1. It has been some time since I visited website with such high quality information. Thank you so much for providing such helpful information. This is really informative and I will for sure refer my friends the same. Thanks.

  2. wow, hard work and a great team always make a spotless work..i read your article and find that you make nice point on teeth whitening.Thanks for sharing.

  3. I feel that brushing and flossing is the most important tool to keep your mouth healthy and white. At home remedies can cause problems if used the wrong way.

  4. Celebraties and the media keep setting inreachable standards that get to the minds of these insecure teens. Any products to treat any form of cosmetic “defect” should be kept away from children.

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