Is teeth whitening safe?

YES! Decades of research have proved that bleaching and other teeth whitening methods to be both safe and effective. Tooth whitening is considered by many dentists and patients alike, as the safest cosmetic dental procedure. There is no literature that we have found that says that there is any structural or irreversible damage to the tooth structure what so ever. ... more

Teeth whitening is a very safe, noninvasive procedure. Zoom!® teeth whitening utilizes a safe, peroxide-based solution and a special, low-heat light to remove stains and discoloration. ... more

Absolutely. We bet you didn't know that teeth whitening, in some form, has been around since the 1700s. Modern teeth whitening uses safe and effective bleaching gel to melt away stains and discoloration. Choose from Zoom! Whitening in our office or convenient take-home teeth-whitening kits. ... more

Absolutely! Decades of research have proven bleaching and other tooth whitening methods to be both safe and effective. Tooth whitening is considered by many dentists as the safest cosmetic dental procedure. ... more

Absolutely. We bet you didn't know that teeth whitening, in some form, has been around since the 1700s. Modern whitening uses safe and effective bleaching gel to melt away stains and discoloration. Choose from Zoom! Whitening in our Flemington dental office or convenient take-home teeth-whitening kits. ... more

Extensive research has been conducted on whitening products to ensure they are completely safe for your teeth and surrounding gum tissue with the only notable side effect being some sensitivity to hot and cold. This will usually subside several hours after completing your treatment. A very small percentage of patients may experience a dull ache; this can be treated with an over the counter pain relief medication. At smile@norwest, we have carefully selected the whitening treatment products we choose to provide to ensure you receive the safest and most rigorously tested available. If your sensitivity continues, you should stop treatment for several days. Often use of a desensitising toothpaste can relieve the problem. If you have any further concerns, consult with one of our dental team members before recommencing treatment. ... more

Absolutely. We bet you didn't know that teeth whitening, in some form, has been around since the 1700s. Modern whitening uses safe and effective bleaching gel to melt away stains and discoloration. Choose from Zoom! Whitening in our office or convenient take-home teeth-whitening kits. ... more

Yes. Supervised whitening is a common procedure. Some may experience mild temporary tooth sensitivity. ... more

Yes! Research and clinical studies indicate that whitening teeth with hydrogen peroxide under supervision is safe for teeth and gums. ... more