You may have seen gleaming, glamorous smiles popping up across all social media channels and been promised that you can achieve similar results by purchasing some flashy product online.
Now, it is possible that you will end up with a gorgeous grin, but it is also feasible that trying out an at-home whitening kit that an Instagram “influencer” is shilling will end up being a dental disaster.
Here’s why.
1. The Product Can Burn Your Gums
Oof. We’d imagine that the sheer horribleness of this one is pretty self-explanatory. Yes, burnt gums are painful and uncomfortable, plus you will need to make an extra trip to your dental office to have them checked out and, in some cases, treated.
2. The Product Can Wear Out Enamel
And you don’t want that, right? Protecting your enamel is super important! Not only does it play a role in keeping away decay, it also cannot regenerate. So, once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
3. The Product Can Be Addicting
Relying on questionable chemicals that were presumably not chosen by industry professionals to whiten your teeth is a bad bet. Furthermore, many people end up repeating the treatments over and over again so as to maintain their new super white tooth shade, which leads to even more damage. Yikes!
Talk to your dentist if you are hoping to whiten your teeth; they will point you toward a safer alternative.
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