Experts Say You Might Be Endangering The Collagen In Your Teeth With Whitening Strips

Lately, the world seems to be obsessed with perfection. Perfect lives, perfect bodies, perfect hair, or perfect teeth, everything has to be “Instagrammable.” Not that chasing perfection is a big NO-NO, but should it really come at the cost of damaging our health and well-being? It’s strange how people preach about treating our bodies like a temple, yet they don’t hesitate to go to extremes just to get that “perfect” appearance.

But I am nobody to judge them or call them out. Instead, I’ll let science do the talking. From extreme dieting to “maxxing” everything, the “glow up” TikTok trends are sparking concern worldwide. In this article, however, we won’t focus on all these obsessions with perfection; instead, we’ll look at one thing only: teeth whitening. Now you might wonder why that’s a bad thing. Well, it’s not always.

However, researchers warn against the potential harm whitening strips can cause to our teeth. Enter Dr. Kelly Keenan, PhD, a professor of chemistry at Stockton University in New Jersey. She and her team of researchers found that hydrogen peroxide in over-the-counter whitening strips could harm our teeth. 

The article details the potential risks this study found. Moreover, Bored Panda received exclusive insights from Dr. Keenan about her research. We also spoke with an associate dentist, Dr. Sahil Mane, BDS. He shared his thoughts about these potential risks and discussed the misconceptions about such over-the-counter products. But you will have to scroll down and read the article to find out.