My teeth are already painfully sensitive after only two applications. Is there anything I can do to make it feel better, other than stopping?
2006-11-25 09:01:48 · 10 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Health ➔ Dental
My gums aren't sensitive. It's my teeth.
2006-11-25 09:23:12 · update #1
Try using sensodyne tooth paste and then rub it in on the real sensitive spots before bed (leave it on over night. Also you can ask you dds for a concentrated flouride product. Space out your use of the strips to prevent more sensitivity.
2006-11-25 09:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by debrajesosa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With time, each application will become less and less painful. Your teeth will become accustomed and in a few weeks you will forget you are wearing them. I bought whitening treatments for my family that were alot stronger than the Crest Whitestrips, and thats how it was for like for all of us. Like said, the irritation should go down the longer you keep using them.
I never saw results from the Crest Whitestrips, but you can get whitening kits with 5-10 times the whitening power of them on ebay or somewhere else online and they will work very fast and it is very noticeable.
2006-11-25 09:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a whitening fanatic and this is par for the course for just about any whitening product. You need to get some toothpaste for sensitive teeth. That will help a lot. The sensitivity will disappear when you stop using the whitestrips.
2016-03-29 08:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the labels on these products tell you that the agent (peroxide) can make your gums sensitive if you get the strip on them. Maybe you're putting them too close to your gums? I have to tell you, I used these things forever...and never got the results I wanted. I finally had them professionally "zoom"ed white at the dentist. It was $400 but the results last forever and they really look good. Be careful with those strips and godloveya.
2006-11-25 09:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using them once a day instead of twice. You can also go every other day. Take some Ibuprofen about 30 minutes before you bleach. Other then that, you can just stop using them. Unfortunately, there are those of us who just have extra sensitive teeth and have trouble bleaching.
2006-11-25 09:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by justine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly no. In my personal experience I have also found that these strips as well as toothpastes that claim to be whitening contain and ingredient known as SLS. This is a caustic ingredient and after using whitening toothpaste I started to develop very painful canker sores in my mouth. After doing the research, I found the toothpaste was causing it. I am not saying this will be your outcome, but offering my personal experience for your benefit. You might check with your dentist to see if there are other alternatives to whiten your pearly whites.
2006-11-25 09:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by beeotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a toothpaste called Sensodyne
it is especiall for sensitive teeth
if it is just the whitestrips hurting you i would disconue using them
2006-11-25 09:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by Bren 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure - I used them for about 4 days and my gums would sting and slightly burn when I used the strips.
2006-11-25 09:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by totalstressor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try brushing with Sensodyne. I presume your sensitivity isn't due to cavities.
2006-11-25 09:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use asprin or ibeauprophen (SPELLING???).
2006-11-25 09:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋