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Beware of DIY teeth whitening kits

7/26/2017

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Beware of DIY Teeth Whitening Kits! "Beautiful" is one such product that has been making the rounds on social media, brought in and sold by bloggers.

As seen on Sureboh.sg (image above taken from the article), the bloggers are advising people rather irresponsibly to try the kit and see what happens, even after knowing that HSA Singapore does not allow direct sale of any teeth whitening gel with Hydrogen Peroxide to be sold directly - all gels can ONLY be supplied by a dental practitioner.

Why is this so?

An article on Www.theclinicreview.com explains it clearest, with an interview with Dr Gerald from Elite Dental Group.
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This is probably one of the latest scams in Singapore, promising you a set of dazzling white teeth if you use their teeth whitening gel. What they don't tell you is, you could suffer from chemical burns, headaches and even, in serious cases, a loss of teeth - the very same set you are trying to whiten.

I'm not related to any of the bloggers selling the teeth-whitening kits in Singapore, but if you do come across the irresponsible sellers, report and tell your friends.

Better yet, send them this article where they can judge for themselves the dangers of buying DIY teeth whitening kits, be it "Beautiful" or any others from people on the internet.

People with existing teeth and gum problems should never use anything on their teeth. I checked it out with my own dentist, Dr Melvin from Tooth Angels & Co Dental Surgeons, and he mentioned, " many people are unaware of teeth and gum problems that they may have, and if they use DIY gels, they run the risk of irreversible damage to their teeth especially if they have gum disease or tooth decay". Also, teeth discoloration may be due to factors that can not be solved by teeth whitening gels. Dr Melvin Chia has added, "improper application of the teeth whitening gel may cause chemical burns on the gums", and if the gums are damaged, tooth loss is possible.
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I usually don't write about scams in Singapore, but this concerns public health and safety, so I see the need to let as many people know as possible.

For Teeth whitening, I urge you to book an appointment with your trusted dentist, so he or she can advise you properly!
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