Direct Restorations, Endodontics, and Bleaching: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand

Table 2

Main side effects experienced during bleaching.

Side effects	Home-based bleaching		Practice-based bleaching
	Frequency (n)	Weighted percent	Frequency	Weighted percent
Soft tissue inflammation	34	18.2	24	13.3
Tooth sensitivity	140	74.4	64	34.9
Systemic effects	24	11.7	—	—