Sensitive teeth after britesmile treatment?

I had my teeth whitened very recently with britesmile. My teeth are still quite sensitive and hurt at random intervals. Does the sensititivity eventually go away?





Also, what foods should I eat in the first 24 hours that are okay with britesmile?





Results were good, but my teeth hurt like hell right now.





Paul

Sensitive teeth after britesmile treatment?
During the first 24 hours following bleaching (the bleaching process still goes on in first 24 hours!), some patients experience sensitivity, which is mild if the teeth were not normally sensitive. If your teeth are normally sensitive, the bleaching may make them more sensitive, and it may be necessary to discontinue the process until desensitizing procedures are completed. If you experience some tooth sensitivity after bleaching, a mild analgesic, (Tylenol or Advil) will be effective until the sensitivity subsides.





There are some other remedies for sensitivity. Some toothpastes (Sensodyne), typically those labeled as being "for sensitive teeth", contain the ingredient potassium nitrate. Continued use of a tube of this type of toothpaste over a period of some days and weeks should decrease the amount of tooth thermal sensitivity that a person experiences.





Diet wise, you do need to be "good" for 24 hours! Basically, for just 24 hours avoid ANYTHING in your mouth that would stain a white shirt or blouse on contact. You can eat chicken, white rice, fish, bananas, etc. Avoid red wine, red sauces, soy sauces, Coffee..
Reply:It does go away. Buy a softer toothbrush.
Reply:Definitely try Sensodyne toothpaste until the sensitivity goes away!
Reply:Do what Angela says, but if you do not start to see some improvement by the end of the week, go back to the dentist and get some home fluoride.
Reply:This is very normal. The sensitivity should only last about 2-3 days in most patients.





In the first 24 hours you should stay away from the following things:





red sauces, red wine, soy sauce, mustard, sodas, berrys and any kind of berry pie, smoking, tea, coffee.



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