How Over-the-Counter Whitening Can Damage Your Teeth

March 4, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — drsong @ 1:30 am
cartoon of a series of teeth getting whiter

Just about everyone wants a little bit of a whiter smile; however, there are right and wrong ways to get it. Dozens of companies offer over-the-counter whitening strips and gels, many of which promise results comparable to professional whitening.

However, these claims tend to be exaggerated. Not only do these whitening solutions tend to underdeliver, but they can also be dangerous in some circumstances. Here’s how these over-the-counter whitening treatments can do more harm than good for your teeth.

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