When not to bleach your teeth


There are several situations where your dentist might advise you not to undergo teeth whitening procedure. One of these cases is when your front teeth have caps or crowns, which simply cannot be whitened with bleaching paste or gel. Teeth bleaching is not advisable for women that breast feed and during pregnancy in general. If you have untreated cavities, problems with your gums (sensitive gums or gum disease), or the enamel of your teeth has thinned-out your dentist might decide against tooth bleaching. Another case where whitening might not be recommended is if your teeth have dark stains, as these are harder to bleach. The closer to yellow your teeth are the better chance to achieve good whitening results. Tooth bleaching is not recommended under the age of 16 as well.

It's always a good idea to consult a dentist regarding teeth whitening, or in case you want to whiten your teeth at home, make sure you read the label of the whitening kit you intend to use and follow the directions.