What Happens If You Whiten a Tooth with a Cavity?

Are you happy with your smile when you look in the mirror? If the answer is no due to discoloration, teeth whitening could be the affordable solution you are looking for to transform your pearly whites. However, it’s important that your teeth are healthy before you get teeth whitening. This means that you can’t have any untreated cavities. Continue reading to learn why this is so important.

What Happens If You Whiten Teeth with Cavities?

When you have a cavity, using a whitening treatment of any time isn’t a good idea. The whitening agent that is used in most whitening treatments is hydrogen peroxide. This is effective for removing stains, but it can cause irritation to teeth that are already sensitive even if they are otherwise healthy. When there is a cavity, the whitening agent will be making contact with the sensitive inner layers of their teeth, causing significant discomfort. Ultimately, you need to have your teeth examined ahead of time to ensure that you don’t have any existing decay, cracks, or other damage to your smile that can get in the way of a safe whitening treatment.

How Does Professional Teeth Whitening Work?

One of the major downsides of over-the-counter teeth whitening kits is that there isn’t an effective way to tell if tooth decay is present. By seeing a dentist, you can whiten your teeth safely with a professional-grade whitening kit. They will examine your smile first to ensure that it is in good shape. In addition to enjoying more dramatic results, you can be confident that your smile is in good health.

With a professional take-home teeth whitening kit, you will be provided with customized trays and a supply of whitening gel that is stronger than anything you can find at your local drug store or supermarket. You will see the results within a couple of weeks. With proper care, your beautiful pearly whites can stay white for several months to several years after your treatment.

Don’t risk the health of your smile with unreliable, ineffective, store-bought whitening treatment! Instead, see your dentist to get a professional, custom whitening kit. This way, you will see beautiful results without all the risks!

About the Practice

At Amherst Dental Group, we have a team of skilled dentists serving patients in the Williamsville community. With their combined experience and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need under one roof. We offer take-home whitening kits to help patients achieve bright, white smiles in just a couple of weeks. To learn more about teeth whitening or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call (716) 689-8882.