i have sensitive teeth and was thinking about getting them whitened, does it increase sensitivity?

Question

and if so, is it only temporary?

Answer 1

When you whiten your teeth you need to make sure there is enough enamel. If theres enough then everything should be fine after a while but it might and probably will hurt when you first get them whitened.

Answer 2

YES!

You might experience sensitivity during whitening, but it is reversible, meaning your teeth will be sensitive only during the treatment.

Advice:

Use a fluoride based toothpaste (example Sensodyne) 3 times a day, for a few weeks before your whitening treatment.

Answer 3

If you are worried about sensitivity with whitening, then bleach every other day. Make sure you use a sensitivity toothpaste everytime you brush! Ask your dentist for a fluoride perscription to help with the sensitivity.

Answer 4

1 out of 3 people are sensitive to bleaching their teeth. Visit your dentist and make sure that you do not have any problems like gum desease or decay. The sensitivity are like little zinggers and it will go away. most dental offices have desensitizing gell that you can have with the bleaching treatment

Answer 5

It sure will and might possibly cause canker sores. I found out I was allergic to the SLS (an ingredient used in whitening products) and suffered for months with canker sores.

Answer 6

Forget about the whitening, use Sensodyne toothpaste.

Answer 7

yes it does make them more sensitive temporarily. i reccommend sensodyne toothpaste with whitening

Answer 8

to me it made mine more sensitive...but i still do it annyway cause it goes away

Answer 9

use sensodyne f its great no i dont think it increases it