I want to use whitening strips but I've heard your gums can become sensitive to tea (I won't give up my tea). Is it true for all whitening strips?
2007-03-15 23:50:21 · 4 answers · asked by st3psp8 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Usually. But it is temporary. Try a toothpaste like Sensodyne while you are whitening.
2007-03-16 00:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jouvert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used them and found my TEETH (not gums) to become sensitive. The reason being that your teeth are porous so over time substances build up and fill in those surface holes, which make your teeth less sensitive. When you whiten your teeth, these holes are getting cleared out and thus they become sensitive.
FYI, there are toothpastes specificially for sensitive teeth that you could try, for example Sensodyne (http://us.sensodyne.com/).
2007-03-16 07:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by °ĠיִяĿỵ° 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not true for all whitening strips i suggest u get the crest premium if u want to continue drinking your tea
2007-03-16 06:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by michael c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used them before and that hasnt happened to me. Just dont over use them. Follow the directions on the box and dont use them longer than what your supposed to.
2007-03-16 06:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by pebbles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋