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I won a teeth whitening and the cleaner has burnt me. my lip is very swollen with the chemical burn. ibuprofen & piriton used anything else i can try ?
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See below: Bleaching material can be caustic, if left on soft tissue- gums and lips. The effect is transient and will go away in a couple of days. Hopefully, your smile is transformed!
Answered 5/25/2016
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