Teeth whitening is a procedure which cleanses your teeth and gives them a shiny white appearance. It is one of the most popular dental treatments and gives your face an aesthetic appearance. It is an ideal treatment for the people who have sensitive teeth.

Here, we have tried to unfold some myths and facts that people believe in while getting this treatment. Let’s bust these myths one at a time and see how they affect the treatment procedure as a whole.

Myth: If you want quick results, you need to minimize the duration of the treatment by using stronger teeth whitening agents.

Fact: Products that help in teeth whitening contain ‘peroxide’, which, if used, at a higher intensity can lead to sensitive teeth. Each tooth responds and reacts differently when it comes into contact with the bleaching agent. Known facts suggest that there is no guarantee if such an approach to the treatment will whiten your teeth sooner.

Myth: Teeth whitening products don’t have any risk attached with their usage.

Fact: Products that have less pH balance can result in the damage of the tooth enamel. The damage wholly depends on the type of product you are using. When you don’t use it in the correct concentration, it runs the risk of damaging the enamel. Studies have shown that this is the primary cause of sensitive teeth.

Myth: The whitening procedure is not permanent, so you do not need to treat the sensitive teeth during this treatment.

Fact: The toothpaste that you brush your teeth with contains potassium nitrate. It calms down the nerves before, after and during the bleaching procedure and helps take care of the sensitivity.

Myth: Fruits help in removing the stains on your teeth.

Fact: There is a lot of information, available on the internet, which talks about teeth whitening techniques such as rubbing fruits such as strawberries, peeled off layer of bananas, lemon on the teeth to them a bright shine. Contrary to this popular belief, the fact is that such a procedure can adversely affect the teeth and , infact, produce opposite results than what are desired. These fruits have a high citric content and are highly acidic. They scrub off the teeth’s enamel which can result in discolouration. This also opens up doors for the risk of tooth decay.

These and many more such popular beliefs about teeth whitening are outright myths and completely wrong. Always remember that your smile is the first thing that everyone notices when they see you. So, make sure that you get your facts straight by consulting a professional dentist before you place your trust on anyone for your teeth whitening journey. Make sure you leave a lasting impression the next time you meet someone for the first time!

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