SIDE EFFECTS EXPERIENCED BY PATIENTS AFTER TEETH WHITENING PROCEDURES

Abstract

Nowadays, huge attention is paid to appearance, of which healthy teeth and a beautiful white smile have become an integral part. As teeth whitening procedures become more popular, newest teeth whitening products are emerging on the market, which, if used incorrectly, can damage the soft and hard tissues of the mouth. The aim of the study is to determine the side effects experienced by patients after teeth whitening procedures using different whitening methods. The study involved adult respondents who had undergone a teeth whitening procedure. A quantitative research method was applied. The results of the study showed that respondents undergo teeth whitening procedures either in dental offices or at home, and the main side effect they identify is tooth sensitivity, which occurs immediately or the next day.