General information

Traditional bleaching uses chemical bleaching agents to whiten teeth. Most bleaching products contain "hydrogen peroxide" (H2O2) or its precursor "carbamide proxide". This active ingredient acts on the tooth surface and splits into oxygen radicals and water. The active oxygen released in the process penetrates the tooth enamel and chemically alters the dark colour pigments of the teeth so that they are less visible. This is because the colourant in the tooth oxidises and is broken down. This leads to the whitening of the tooth. However, hydrogen peroxide is not a harmless substance. It literally bleaches the teeth and can cause irritation if it comes into contact with the gums. It also attacks the tooth enamel, which can lead to sensitive teeth. In the worst case, too strong doses of H2O2 solutions can lead to burns of the respiratory tract, inflammation of the mucous membranes or pulmonary oedema. For this reason, ALPINE WHITE has explicitly decided against this and instead uses the tooth-friendly active ingredient PAP.