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

scotgal asked:


and if so, is it only temporary?

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9 Responses to “i have sensitive teeth and was thinking about getting them whitened, does it increase sensitivity?”

  1. Viven Says:
    June 21st, 2010 at 10:24 am

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

  2. babyphat6712000 Says:
    June 23rd, 2010 at 4:05 pm

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

  3. love.hope.fate. Says:
    June 26th, 2010 at 7:56 am

    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.

  4. biker_beeotch Says:
    June 28th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    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.

  5. bannantynegirl Says:
    June 29th, 2010 at 9:45 am

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

  6. Mightymo Says:
    June 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Forget about the whitening, use Sensodyne toothpaste.

  7. Santa Says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 am

    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.

  8. cyberanto Says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    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.

  9. cockerspanielmom2006 Says:
    July 7th, 2010 at 6:57 am

    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

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