{"id":482,"date":"2023-07-04T01:19:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T01:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:36:34","slug":"the-dangers-of-overusing-diy-whitening-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-overusing-diy-whitening-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Overusing DIY Whitening Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_306624628__1692408970_81468.jpg\" alt=\"close up of a whitening tray\" class=\"wp-image-483\" style=\"width:300px\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_306624628__1692408970_81468.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_306624628__1692408970_81468-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_306624628__1692408970_81468-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve spent any time at all in a pharmacy recently, you\u2019ve probably walked past the rows and rows of over-the-counter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/teeth-whitening.html\">whitening products<\/a>, many of which are considerably cheaper than what you\u2019d get from a dental professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the prospect of getting a whiter smile for a low cost may sound appealing, you should know that many of these DIY aligner kits come with hazards if you use them improperly. Here\u2019s how they can be a little bit dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dangers of Overuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the benefits of a professionally crafted tooth whitening kit is that the bleaching solution will be tailored to your exact needs, meaning that they\u2019ll be neither too strong nor too weak. However, DIY teeth whitening kits don\u2019t have the same guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use too much of a DIY whitening solution in an attempt to get professional-level results, the whitening gel may potentially penetrate too deeply into the enamel and irritate the root pulp. This leads the teeth to become exceedingly sensitive, causing discomfort when exposed to hot or cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would I Be Tempted to Use Too Much?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it\u2019s possible that a DIY whitening kit could be too strong for you, this isn\u2019t actually all that common\u2014the real problem is when they\u2019re too weak. When people try DIY whitening treatments and don\u2019t get the results that they\u2019re looking for, it\u2019s common for them to use the treatments for too long, either leaving on the whitening trays longer than directed or continuing the treatment for months and months at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the worst whitening sensitivity comes from, and where the real hazards of DIY solutions lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Problems With DIY Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While sensitivity is the most common problem that people run into when using DIY whitening kits, it is far from the only one. Another big issue comes from the lack of an exam associated with DIY whitening kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have tooth decay or cavities that you aren\u2019t aware of, the whitening gel may penetrate too deep and cause substantial discomfort. For this reason, professional dentists will perform a thorough exam before beginning any kind of whitening\u2014however, DIY whitening kits obviously don\u2019t come with a similar guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get a whiter smile as safely as possible, there\u2019s really no substitute for professional whitening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to 21st Century Dental of Irving of Irving! We first opened our doors nearly 40 years ago, and since then we have been able to help thousands of patients get healthier, more beautiful smiles. We have furnished our office with the latest in dental technology, but we also take a personal approach so that people can feel at home for the duration of their stay with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about teeth whitening, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (972) 255-3712.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve spent any time at all in a pharmacy recently, you\u2019ve probably walked past the rows and rows of over-the-counter whitening products, many of which are considerably cheaper than what you\u2019d get from a dental professional. 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