Bleachorexia! The Health Risks of Over-Whitening Your Teeth
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What is Bleachorexia?
Despite its name, it has nothing to do with the cast of Baywatch and/or bleaching your hair as platinum as Lady Gaga. We're talking about overbleaching your teeth which can be easy to do when Crest White Strips are just a click away on Amazon.
But in regards to the warning signs and health risks associated with over-whitening your teeth, how much is too much?
We have the facts straight from Dr. Timothy Chase, Cosmetic Dentist and Practicing Partner at SmilesNY.
First, are your teeth over-whitened? Details below...
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Three signs of over whitening:
- Sensitive teeth, especially to cold
- Inflamed or bleeding gums
- Teeth that look blue or see through along the edge
Three health risks that arise from over whitening
- Damage to the nerves your teeth
- Thinning of your tooth enamel
- Burning of your gums
Three ways to safely and effectively whiten
- Have your teeth examined and cleaned prior to whitening- to make sure there are no cavities or gum issues and clean teeth get a much better result
- Follow the directions on all teeth whitening products perfectly
- Find quality products by speaking to your dentist about your teeth whitening option.
Have you ever whitened your teeth?
