Dentist in Richmond Virginia 6 People Who Should Avoid Teeth Whitening

6 People Who Should Avoid Teeth Whitening

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Not everyone should get their teeth whitened, at least not without

professional advice from their dentist.



Here are 6 sets of people who should definitely not proceed with teeth

whitening:



1. Children under the age of 16



This is because they still have both primary and permanent teeth which each have their own shade of white.



Bleaching their teeth will result in two different shades.



Furthermore, because they are still forming permanent teeth, it is still not

clear what their final natural tooth color will be upon maturity so it’s best

not to tamper with their teeth until they are adults.



Children also have an enlarged nerve channel which makes their teeth

highly sensitive to any work done on their tooth enamels



2. Pregnant or lactating mothers



If you are expecting a child or currently lactating an infant, you should never

whiten your teeth at home.



If you accidentally ingest a tiny amount of whitening chemicals, it could affect

your child.



Always consult your dentist first and wait for an appropriate time to begin

your whitening program.



3. Medicated Persons



If you are currently on prescription medication, you should definitely

consult your dentist first so that you don’t have any negative side effects.



4. People with very sensitive teeth



If you have always had sensitive teeth, you should not jump into any teeth

whitening plan because you will only make your sensitivity much worse.



The best option is to have your dentist prescribe a customized solution for

you so that you can whiten your teeth without extra pain.



5. People who wear braces.



If you wear braces, you should definitely not use a teeth whitener.



First of all, your metal braces will oxidize when they come into contact

with the whitener and they can change color.



Secondly the whitener will only work on the exposed areas of your teeth so once your remove your braces, your teeth will have different shades of

white.



If you want to whiten your teeth, wait until your braces have been removed.



6. People with Dental Problems



If you have a history of dental problems such as receding gums, a

worn enamel, exposed roots, veneers, crowns, fillings, gum diseases and so

on, then you must visit your dentist for professional advice.



Teeth whitening in these cases should be done by your dentist in-office or

with dentist-dispensed kits so that you don’t make your dental problems

worse.



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