Effects on enamel from bleaching

Susan Goode Estep, DMD answers: Can teeth enamel be thinned by teeth bleaching?

Is there a possibility for enamel to be minimized through teeth whitening or bleaching?


Susan Goode Estep, DMD
3 months ago
By Susan Goode Estep, DMD - Atlanta Cosmetic dentist

As long as you are using a bleaching system that has the ADA seal of approval, you will not harm the enamel on your teeth. There are some systems "out there" that may have a low pH which would cause damage to enamel.

Web reference: http://www.atlantadentalspa.com/pages/services/Atlanta_Cosmetic_Dentist.htm
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