Teeth Whitening Sensitivity

curious cat asked:


I’ve always had sensitive teeth (not awful, but occassionally with hot, cold, acidic food like apples, strawberries…) and I’ve just tried the whitestrips on my teeth….now my teeth are noticably sensitive all the time (I’ve only used the strips for a couple of days)….will this subside? and in the meantime, is there something I can use to ease the sensitivity? I bought a sensitive toothpaste but I don’t know if it will be effective or interact in a bad way with whitening products? And, while I’m at it, doesn’t the toothpaste that is for whitening and sensitive teeth cancel each other out? All answers appreciated thanks!!

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Lisa asked:


I have got myself some 35% carbamide peroxide and some mouth trays from online. Its meant to be great teeth whitener.

Ive been instructed to wear it every other day for 5 mins and then increase to 10 if I dont get sensitivity.

Ive tried it once for 5 mins. It stinks your gums but once its off its fine.

Anyone used this and does it actually work? and if so how many 10 minute sessions will it take?

Thanks
In answer to the trays not fitting my teeth – they fit perfectly as they were the sort you get soft in hot water and then mould to your teeth for a perfect mould.

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Golfcarmel asked:


Hi, I’m still in the process of determining if I should get a dental bridge. I did lose a front tooth, and I’d like to ask anyone out there in YahooAnswersLand that might have lost a front tooth and gotten a bridge:

Question : Can you tell the difference, with a dental bridge, that it’s not your own tooth? This is hard to put into words, but does it feel normal, once you get the bridge in, or does it feel strange?
I know I’d have to be careful with it, and floss it all around, forever.

Question #2.. What about teeth whitening? Has anyone out there had their teeth whitened, and if so, which method is the best ?

I saw on the Net that I can send for the same basic system the dentist will use, for about 1/3rd the price.. But I don’t know what strength of solution to buy? 16%, 22 % or 40 %, or the potential damage it could do to my teeth vis a vie sensitivity? Is there an on line whitening site that you trust?
Thanks everyone…

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unikko asked:


What is the most popular product on the market for teeth whitening. Does this product have side effects such as inducing tooth sensitivity. How long will this product last?

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japhg asked:


Hey there. Has anyone ever used the go smile teeth whitening system? If so how where the results, how often did you use it and any sensitivity? Thanks!

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Dare to ask? asked:


what was it and how long did it take for you to start seeing results and was there any sensitivity?
i found this Celebrity **** Teeth whitener that claims by many people to be the best teeth whitening they have ever used. have you ever tried it and what did you think of it? how long did you use it and how do u use it?….it looks like a gel that you put on ur teeth…thats kinda messy….
has anyone every tried the celebrity **** teeth one? and did it work?

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archer gal asked:


Is there an easy way to whiten teeth without the added sensitivity?? Thanks!!

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ayla asked:


Do they also cause sensitivity?

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Paradise C asked:


And what do you do to protect your teeth against that? Are whitening strips safe to use?

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scary shari asked:


I understand why extreme temperatures like hot or cold can bother sensitive teeth, but I don’t understand why sweet foods touching a tooth can cause sensitivity? For example, a Hershey bar isn’t hot or cold — it’s just an inert piece of chocolate. So why do I get a sharp painful feeling when 1 or 2 of my molars chew the chocolate?

For the record, my dentist checked the area in question. There are no cracks in those teeth & no decay in their fillings — he looked with his eyes PLUS took x-rays to be certain.

He said the teeth are probably just sensitive due to my nighttime bruxism (tooth clenching and/or grinding), or perhaps also because I used to use a somewhat abrasive whitening toothpaste. (I now use Sensodyne and it’s definitely helping those teeth as well as ALL my teeth!)

What I don’t understand is why SWEET causes me more pain on the affected molars than cold or hot? What does sweet do that temperature does not? (rhyme not intentional! *grin*)
Green1808 reminded me that I too have heard some people’s sensitive teeth are in fact caused by (or worsened by) receeding gums. HOWEVER, that’s not the case with my gums — I’m thankful to say! But it’s important for others to know that it might be the case for them.

Actually, it’s always good to have a dentist rule out all the “bad stuff” first, like mine did (i.e. receeding gums, cracked fillings or teeth, or hidden cavities). OUCH! :[ Almost makes my teeth hurt just thinking about this stuff!

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