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Does anyone know whether the chlorine in a swimming pool could significantly lighten out the color of teeth? Or have any significant effect at all on teeth or skin?
Chi Meson said:A small amount of fluorine, taken internally in city tap water, evidently has a beneficial effect for our teeth. I don't know what makes it so, but chlorine does not have the same effect (internally) as far as I know. Anyone?
LURCH said:I spent 3 weeks in West Africa in 1991. Because I am a white man from the US (whimpy immune system), I and all my co-workers had to drink water with chlorine in it. The concentratiom was much less than you would find in your pool, but more than in city tap-water (even in my town, which has way to much chlorine in the water), and it was all we could drink for the duration of our visit. When i returned, friends and familly comented on how white my teeth looked.
No, pool bleach is not safe for use on teeth. It is a highly concentrated form of chlorine and can cause significant damage to the enamel and soft tissues in the mouth.
No, using pool bleach on your teeth will not make them whiter. In fact, it can cause discoloration and damage to your teeth and gums.
No, pool bleach is not a safe alternative to teeth whitening products. It is not designed for use on teeth and can cause harm to your oral health.
No, even if diluted, pool bleach is not safe for use on teeth. It is important to only use products that are specifically designed for teeth whitening.
The potential risks of using pool bleach on teeth include damage to the enamel, irritation and burns to the soft tissues in the mouth, and increased sensitivity. It is important to always use products specifically designed for teeth whitening to avoid these risks.