Almost ALL DIY Tooth Whitening Kits are Dangerous: BBC
The BBC is currently running a story about and independent lab in the U.K. that tested 16 do it yourself teeth whitening kits. They found that 14(!) of them contain illegal levels of Hydrogen Peroxide. Like, really illegal levels.
In one case the legal limit was exceeded by a factor of 230 times.
Hydrogen peroxide, commonly used as a hair dye, can aggravate gum disease and cause sensitive teeth - or even chemical burns to the mouth.
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5 opinions for Almost ALL DIY Tooth Whitening Kits are Dangerous: BBC
jojo99
Jun 26, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Oh please. Watching the stands at Wimbledon tennis match, if there is one group of people who need to either brush their teeth or use a whitener product, it is the English. So many with yellow teeth. Whew…
As for:
A British Dental Association spokesperson said: “It is important any patient considering having their teeth whitened consults their dentist, who will examine their mouth properly, take a full medical history and discuss treatment options.”
What would you expect a dentist to say [lol]…
I’ve used carbamide peroxide (what they really use in these products, not hydrogen peroxide) on/off for years in concentrations as high as 23% for years with no noticeable damage. If you have a healthily mouth, you shouldn’t have a problem with moderate use. If you don’t then you SHOULD go to a dentist first.
You can buy gel tubes of this stuff for as little as about $2.50 on the web. What you do need is a good set of trays. I’ve had some made through a web order place but they never come out as good as what the dentist makes.
jojo99
Jun 27, 2007 at 2:53 am
btw: I thought you were going to change the ugly red color of your new design? It’s just an awful color selection!
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ahtme.kk@mail.ee
Sep 12, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Heh, to TS- you is right!
Juggler
Jan 21, 2008 at 12:02 am
Yeah !! we should be very much careful about tooth whitening products having harmful chemicals..
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