When Do White Gums Return to Normal Color After Teeth Whitening?

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Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
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When gums become white and sore after the teeth whitening procedure, how long will it take to heal or return to pink again?

7 answers to When Do White Gums Return to Normal Color After Teeth Whitening?

Gum irritation after teeth whitening

Active component of the whinening gels with high concentrations can significantly irritate gums. In some situations it can lead to discolorations of gum tissue, pain, discomfort and even necrosis. Whitening gels should be used with appropriate custom trays and for a limited amount of time. Usually it takes a couple of days to heal the burn from whitening gel and relieve the discomfort.

Olga Kharevich, DMD, PhD
Miami Cosmetic Dentist

Two Ways To Keep Gum Irritation To A Minimum When Bleaching

It is common for gum tissue to get irritated following a bleaching procedure. The tissue of the affected area will typically turn white before changing to a red appearance the next day. The tissue is usually back to normal with 48-72 hours. There are two ways to keep this tissue irritation to a minimum. First, make sure that your bleaching trays are custom made at a dental office to ensure a tight fit. Also, be sure after inserting the trays you take your finger... more

Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

White gums after whitening

White gums is usually caused by chemicals in the whitening gel. Recovery depends on the duration of gel contact. Typically, it can take form couple of minutes to couple of hours. If irritation consists please consult with your dentist.

Ashkan Haeri, DMD
Mission Viejo Cosmetic Dentist

Tooth whitening and gum irritation

When whitening gel comes in contact with the gum tissue, pain and change in gum color can happen. Usually this heals within a few hours to one or two days. This is not unusual and not a problem as long as it is only occasional and not going on continuously.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Whitening Can Cause Soreness to Teeth and Gums

Whitening has been used safely for over 30 years. We continue to get better results with our newer options however there are still side effects. 1- Depending on what system you choose, (in office vs. take home), what products you use, Kor, Opalescense, Tres White, even Crest Whitening Strips, etc., and how long you whiten, there are side effects. 2- You can be sensitive to temperature, (use a sensitive tooth paste with potassium nitrate in the trays before and after whitening if... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

White color in the gums

The white color to the gums after bleaching is a chemical irritation from the peroxide in the bleach. this is nothing to worry about and usually returns to the normal color in a few hours. This happens if the bleach gets under the barrier that was applied. There are no long term affects from a one time exposure.

Fred Peck, DDS
Cincinnati Cosmetic Dentist

How Long for White Gums to Return to Pink After Bleaching?

Sounds like you had some bleach come into contact with your gums, while this is unfortunate and can happen even under the most careful supervision there is really nothing to be overly concerned with. The pink color generally returns completely within a few hours. Good luck!

Brad Lockhart, DDS
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist

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