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UV light used during teeth whitening procedure - could this have damaged my eyes?

Amy.LeiaDec 13, 2023
Good day, I have 2 questions regarding blue UV light used during my teeth whitening procedure: *I accidentally looked at the blue UV light for an instant through the gap in the glasses I was wearing as the provider put the device in my mouth - could this have damaged my eyes? *can the UV cause cancer in my mouth/lips? I had three 15 minute sessions during the procedure. Thank you

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Dr. Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Dec 19, 2023
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