The Dangers of Bleachorexia

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“Bleachorexia” is the name given to a phenomenon wherein people develop an unhealthy fixation on whitening their teeth. Such people, or “bleachorexics”, are in danger of inflicting serious harm to both the appearance and health of their teeth, and our Federal Way dental clinic wants to advise you against succumbing to the practice of over-whitening.

The chemicals in your tooth whitener are highly abrasive and, though you’re unlikely to see any side effects with a reasonable whitening routine, a failure to allow for enough time between whitenings can do serious damage. Your gums will become irritated and start to break down. Your tooth enamel becomes compromised, leaving your teeth brittle and sensitive. Eventually your teeth may actually take on a translucent or blue appearance. It is for these reasons that you want to take care when whitening your teeth, and preferably seek out professional in-office treatments like those available at Bella Dental for your whitening needs.

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