Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth (2024)

FAQs

Can I get my teeth whitened if I have sensitive teeth? ›

As long as you see your dentist before starting any whitening treatment, you can safely fight discoloration, even if you have sensitive teeth. Your dentist can let you know which options are ideal for you.

Using a teeth whitening system on teeth that are already sensitive may increase the level of discomfort that you normally experience. If you have sensitivity concerns, we recommend you try Crest 3D White Whitestrips Sensitive + LED Light for teeth sensitive to whitening.

Teeth can become temporarily dehydrated after using whitening strips. Your teeth may appear more yellow as a result of this dehydration because the enamel may become dry and lack moisture. Dehydrated enamel sometimes has a transparent appearance that makes the naturally yellowish dentin underneath visible.

Ask your dentist for a bleaching gel with a lower peroxide level. Line your custom trays with Sensodyne^® toothpaste after each bleaching treatment and wear for ten minutes. Shorten the length of time you wear your trays. Wear your trays only every other day.

Brush with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste:

Baking soda has teeth whitening properties; that's why it's prevalent in toothpaste commercials. It helps in rubbing off stains from the tooth surface due to its mildly abrasive nature. Hydrogen peroxide, on the other hand, is a natural bleaching agent.

Lumineux Oral Essentials Whitening Strips

Anyone who has sensitive teeth should check out Lumineux Oral Essentials.

If you tend to have teeth sensitive to whitening, talk with your dentist about the options available to you. If you try a product and experience painful sensitivity, stop using it immediately and consult with a dental professional.

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen can help with tooth sensitivity after whitening, so feel free to take these drugs as directed by the label to help with sensitivity.

Zingers are sudden quick pains that can occur in the teeth after Zoom teeth whitening. It is caused by the gel penetrating the enamel and dentin of the teeth and lifting the stains on the teeth. A side effect of that being that some of the film on the enamel can be thinned causing increased sensitivity.

How painful is professional teeth whitening? ›

Some dental patients typically don't feel hurt while they're having the procedure done since all they need to do is sit back and relax while the bleaching agent does its work. Although most patients report minimal to no pain when it comes to teeth whitening, everyone experiences it differently.

You won't be able to whiten either porcelain crowns or most commonly used dental bonding materials. And, if you're suffering from gum disease, teeth whitening treatments will be uncomfortable, as well as possibly ineffective.

Pregnant and lactating women. People who have restorations such as fillings, implants, crowns and dental bridges. Children under 16 years of age. Patients with periodontal disease, tooth decay, cavities and exposed roots.

Not everyone is the right candidate for teeth whitening. For example, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should wait to get whitening. People who have dental bridges or crowns may want to talk to their dentist before considering whitening. Children should be at least 16 to get this type of treatment.

There are some dental procedures that may help reduce sensitivity, including the use of: Dental bonding to cover exposed root surfaces. Fluoride varnishes applied to the exposed root surface. Dentin sealers applied to the exposed root surface.