Temporary discomfort only

Lance Timmerman, DMD answers: Can teeth whitening damage gums?

I want to get my teeth whitened but I’m scared of hurting my gums. I’ve heard the bleaching can cause permanent damage. What’s the best choice to take for whiter teeth that doesn’t require weeks of treatments at home?


Lance Timmerman, DMD
17 days ago
By Lance Timmerman, DMD - Seattle Cosmetic dentist

Like many inventions, bleaching teeth was discovered as a by product of TREATING gums.  While the concentrations have been altered, hydrogen peroxide is very good for the gums.  People reporting negatively about gums being affected are merely reporting the temporary discomfort after tissue is chemically treated.

The best results include home treatments, but in office treatments have their place as well.

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