I didn't believe that they actually used clorox bleach when I asked how they got their teeth so white, so I made them show me. and they did! They put a small amt. of bleach on a washcloth and rubbed it on their teeth carefully then rinsed. They said their dentist said it was ok. Has anyone else ever heard of this? or tried it? I don't know what to think about it...it sounds too risky.
2006-06-16 09:38:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
i am an dentist.i read what u wrote. do not try to use any bleach because even that the tooth is white the chemical compound will ruin your soft tisue. use only profesional whitening materials.
2006-06-16 09:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by pisc r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, teeth whitening is not done with bleach, it is actually carbamide peroxide. I would not recommend to use household bleach for teeth whitening. Read the label, I dont believe it says to use for altering the shade of your teeth.
2006-06-16 10:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Clark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds very risky to me. Bleach is a poison and if you don't rinse your mouth very well it could cause problems. My best advice it talk to an dentist before doing this.
2006-06-16 09:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Eric D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach in small amount will not hurt you.
You wanna mix like 5% bleach and 95% water. If the mixture at all feels slippery on your skin, you are using too much bleach.
2006-06-16 09:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by jaike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ancient times to whiten their teeth they would use their own piss to whiten their teeth... no it wasn't good back then, and chemicals like clorox that aren't meant for teeth isn't any better.
2006-06-16 13:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, regular Clorox bleach will whiten your teeth, but NEVER ever do that!!
2006-06-16 15:11:06 · answer #6 · answered by dani_suziq 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't sound safe. Bleach is strong enough to eat through fabrics...imagine what it can do to your gums or stomach? I'd stick with Crest Whitestrips because I've tried them and they work really well.
2006-06-16 09:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by melimo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People get sick just from the fumes of bleach, I can't imagine actually applying it to any part of your body, especially your mouth, would be a good idea.
2006-06-16 09:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by Rockwell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I never heard about it. But for sure and definitely and out of question, there must be other sane ways to whiten one's teeth!!!!!
2006-06-16 10:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by VOOOP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of ppl doing this but I would'nt try it!! It could burn your tastebuds. Try baking soda with peroxide. Make the baking soda and peroxide into a toothpaste form and then afterwards brush with normal toothpaste!!! Works for me!!!
2006-06-16 09:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋