{"id":4248,"date":"2022-03-21T13:21:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T12:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedishdental.com.linux13.curanetserver.dk\/?p=4248"},"modified":"2023-08-31T09:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T08:54:45","slug":"teeth-whitening-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists<\/h1><\/div>
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Who wouldn\u2019t wish to have a healthy and beautifully white smile? For most of us, this is the dream. However, there are so many misconceptions around the teeth whitening process and techniques which lead us to this article\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n

The dental professionals in our clinic analysed the most common teeth whitening myths and offered all essential information that no one should overpass. So let\u2019s review them one by one!<\/p>\n

1. Professional whitening is the same as home kits and over-the-counter products<\/h2>\n

To break down this myth, first, we need to understand the available\u00a0treatment alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Professional teeth whitening (also called dental bleaching) will occur in a dental office. Only a professional can use the right techniques depending on the patient\u2019s needs and proceed with your treatment.<\/p>\n

There are also available at-home\u00a0whitening kits<\/a>\u00a0with customised gel trays. A dental professional offers these kits with instructions and an observation plan to monitor the process.<\/p>\n

There are also different over-the-counter (OTC) products available like whitening toothpastes, strips, gels, or gums that you can use at home by yourself.<\/p>\n

Lastly, we can\u2019t ignore all those remedies and DIY methods that anyone can find online.<\/p>\n

As you might have already thought, anything provided by a certified professional can be safely used and be effective. The OCT products are safe-to-use but will definitely need more time to show their results and might not be what you expected. As for the home remedies, no scientific data indicate their efficiency or safety.<\/p>\n

2. Teeth whitening can last a lifetime<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, no matter how great it would be to have a permanent result, this is impractical for many reasons.<\/p>\n

The lasting period can vary from person to person, the type of the chosen whitening procedure, someone\u2019s lifestyle, eating habits, aftercare, and many more.<\/p>\n

Typically, professional whitening kits and in-office treatments tend to have longer results, but they can\u2019t be preserved for more than a couple of years. Other methods like the typical over-the-counter products can retain a good result for a few weeks.<\/p>\n

3. All teeth are eligible candidates for whitening<\/h2>\n

This is one of the most common misconceptions that lead to many unwanted results. So let\u2019s clarify a few things.<\/p>\n

First, teeth whitening techniques can be applied to your natural teeth and not on other teeth restorations like your veneers or crowns.<\/p>\n

Second, it\u2019s essential to ensure that there aren\u2019t any dental issues involved. If you have tooth decay or an open cavity, the use of whitening products can lead to more severe damage.<\/p>\n

Third, your natural teeth\u2019 colour can also determine the outcome or even whether you should actually invest in whitening treatments. For example, people with yellow-colour (yellowish hue) teeth tend to have better results.<\/p>\n

We highly recommend getting a dentist\u2019s consultation before following any whitening treatment. This way, you won\u2019t waste your money without getting the results you want, but also you\u2019ll boost your overall dental health.<\/p>\n

4. Whitening will make your teeth look unnatural<\/h2>\n

Although we probably all have stared at someone\u2019s unusually bright smile walking by us or on tv or a movie, this doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll get the same result.<\/p>\n

If you opt for a professional treatment, this shouldn\u2019t worry you. Your dentist will make sure to find the best shade based on your natural colour.<\/p>\n

But even if you choose a home kit or other whitening products and strictly follow their instructions, you can always stop using them when you achieve a good result.<\/p>\n

Our advice is not to get tempted to go for the brightest choice. Two to three shades brighter than your natural teeth colour can make a significant difference.<\/p>\n

5. Teeth whitening products don\u2019t involve any risks<\/h2>\n

All whitening techniques are less-invasive aesthetic procedures, which is why many people consider them safe without any risks.<\/p>\n

However, all of them use different amounts of peroxide-based ingredients and other chemicals that can intensify the damage in any pre-existing dental issue (like gum disease or tooth decay). This could lead to experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, and you\u2019ll probably need some additional dental treatments.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that there is always a risk, even with zero issues involved. For example, during a home whitening process, if anything goes wrong or something is misused, you might experience temporary pain or sensitivity, and, in rarer cases, you could cause a burn at your gums.<\/p>\n

Of course, all of these won\u2019t be considered risks if you get professional advice and follow a recommended for your needs treatment.<\/p>\n

6. Home remedies or DIY methods will safely whiten your teeth<\/h2>\n

We are confident that most of you have read or watched videos online with ultimate whitening tips and hacks with natural ingredients to test on your home.<\/p>\n

Some famous examples are eating and rubbing fruits that contain acid, mixing lemons with baking soda, using vinegar, oil pulling (mainly coconut oil), and much more.<\/p>\n

To be absolutely fair, we can\u2019t say with certainty that this is a myth. Several studies have been made, but there aren\u2019t sufficient results that scientifically prove their efficiency or safety.<\/p>\n

When trying to fix something, there is always the risk of creating more harm than good. So, please avoid any of these methods, at least without first consulting your dentist.<\/p>\n

7. Activated charcoal will whiten your teeth<\/h2>\n

These past few years, many dental products that use activated charcoal have been accessible and promise excellent whiting results (like toothpastes, powders, gels, etc.) and other benefits.<\/p>\n

Again here, the truth is that there are no data that proves charcoal\u2019s whitening benefits, but there are some concerns about its safeness.<\/p>\n

It would be best to avoid such products and especially not use them for a long-lasting period.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

We manage to address some of the most wrongly-believed concepts around teeth whitening and its methods. If you\u2019ve read so far, you definitely understand the importance of a professional consultation; it\u2019s the only way of having a safe and desirable outcome.<\/p>\n

At the\u00a0Swedish dental<\/a>\u00a0clinic, we always help our patients gain and preserve their oral hygiene and offer our services to make them smile again. If you\u2019re interested in investing in a brighter and perfect-looking smile, don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0for a personalized consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists - Swedish Dental: din personliga tandl\u00e4kare i Stockholm<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Debunk common teeth whitening myths and get accurate information on dental care and smile improvement from the experts at Swedish Dental.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-myths\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Debunk common teeth whitening myths and get accurate information on dental care and smile improvement from the experts at Swedish Dental.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/en\/teeth-whitening-myths\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Swedish Dental: din personliga tandl\u00e4kare i Stockholm\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-03-21T12:21:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-31T08:54:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/swedishdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/swedish-dental-whitening-myths-scaled.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1125\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a1afd395ebb90f0680908e9c07d68657\"},\"headline\":\"7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-03-21T12:21:24+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-31T08:54:45+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2417,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/02\\\/swedish-dental-whitening-myths-scaled.jpeg\",\"articleSection\":[\"News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/swedishdental.com\\\/en\\\/teeth-whitening-myths\\\/\",\"name\":\"7 Teeth Whitening Myths Demystified By Dentists - 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