In the following article, you will clear up 3 false beliefs about home teeth whitening treatments.

Are they really effective and what consequences or problems can they cause to our teeth?

1. Does home bleaching with baking soda and lemon work?

The answer is NO, first of all, they will not work as deeply as professional whitening, but only focus on the enamel (the superficial layer of the tooth). Secondly, with these treatments, what you will achieve is damage to the tooth enamel. And the big problem is that once the enamel is worn away, it does not regenerate.

2. Is the use of whitening toothpaste sufficient?

The answer is again NO, no toothpaste can change the colour of our teeth. In fact, most of them are abrasive and only remove external stains. This gives the impression that the teeth are whiter, but what we really achieve is to wear down the enamel with this abrasion.

3. Can active charcoal that celebrities use help to whiten teeth?

The answer is NO, even though this type of product is sold as a 100% natural, vegan product with no additives or chemicals. Continued use can cause long-term wear of tooth enamel and lead to gum recession or increased tooth sensitivity.

And as mentioned above, the action of activated charcoal is superficial and does not remove deeper stains or change the colour of the teeth.

In conclusion, all of these home treatments cause problems, in the long term, of tooth sensitivity and tooth decay. If your goal is to have a beautiful and healthy smile, you should see a professional to whiten your teeth safely and effectively.