At what age is whitening your teeth OK

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“At what age is whitening your teeth OK? My 15 year old keeps asking if she can have her teeth whitened and it is relentless, I would like to have an answer to give her? Any help?”

Posted by Carol, 03/04/13

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- - Ellen said
  - 18 Aug 2021
    7:44 am
Most dentists agree that teeth whitening should be done no earlier than age 14-16. Many pre-teens do not have all of their permanent teeth yet, so it’s best not to undergo teeth whitening until all adult teeth are present, and there are no longer any baby teeth in your child’s mouth. To be on the safe side, talk about it with your dentist
- - mom172741 said
  - 31 Jul 2016
    10:00 pm
I’d take her to the dentist and discuss with them. They will be able to talk about diet etc that may stain teeth.
- - mom160421 said
  - 17 May 2016
    9:42 pm
I wouldn’t try teeth whitening at any age. I think it suppposed to weaken your teeth.
- - Klsmith91 said
  - 02 Nov 2015
    9:16 pm
I personally wouldn’t allow it at that age, maybe just a whitening toothpaste?
- - deborah_osborne said
  - 26 Oct 2014
    10:04 am
Wondering about others don’t celebrate Halloween? Dont think it’s good ,specially with crazy people these days ,not safe .Also don’t know how old the lollies are or been handled ..
- - christial said
  - 01 Jun 2014
    12:49 am
I think she can try the home whitening kits at that age.
- - Happymum-2 said
  - 31 May 2014
    2:55 pm
what did you do, I wouldn’t let my 15 yr old do it
- - seachtheteach said
  - 19 Feb 2014
    3:28 pm
I’d say an adult so they can make their own informed decision!
- - lynzstevo said
  - 31 Aug 2013
    1:19 pm
Get them professionally cleaned at the dentist maybe?
- - a-edwards said
  - 22 Aug 2013
    1:35 pm
Are they really in need of being whitened?
- - a-edwards said
  - 15 Aug 2013
    3:19 pm
With ur permission I think u can do it at any stage
- - rach1292 said
  - 26 Jul 2013
    1:27 am
Tell her she is 15 and if she wants it done so bad she can wait till legal age 😉 good luck
- - rach1292 said
  - 26 Jul 2013
    1:24 am
I agree with jodie80 there is teeth whitening toothpaste there is no need for teeth whitening because it does eventually eat away your teeth;)
- - danielle_morrisson said
  - 20 Jul 2013
    8:12 pm
Be very careful using any whitening products at all. If she has any tiny holes etc the whitening products eat away at them.
- - jodie80 said
  - 30 Jun 2013
    10:01 pm
You can get teeth whitening tooth paste..
- - meros said
  - 30 Jun 2013
    9:05 pm
The whitening kits that you can purchase from safeway or coles probably is safe. You could probably get her to use that?
- - stephvel said
  - 27 Jun 2013
    3:31 pm
what about getting them cleaned for her they normally come up pretty great
- - sarahjanedreamer said
  - 11 Jun 2013
    7:57 pm
Buy her a whitening toothpaste instead, or a at home kit, which are usually much gentler.
- - wonda said
  - 31 May 2013
    11:52 pm
I wouldn’t let her, too young. It can do damage and if she does it now, she will want to get it done again and again and again. Speak to your dentist about ways to help her teeth stay a good colour.
- - tobysmummy said
  - 31 May 2013
    10:41 pm
Whitening isn’t good for teeth long term unfortunately.