Which teeth whitener is better to use on sensitive teeth?

HI NICOLE.





IM A DENTIST, AND SERIOUSLY DO NOT RECOMMEND ANY WHITENING TREATMENT IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE TEETH, BECAUSE THEY CAN BECOME A LOT MORE SENSITIVE, BUT IF YOU STILL WANT TO DO IT, TRY FIRST TO GO TO YOUR DENTIST, AND ASK HIM WHY YOU HAVE SENSITIVE TEETH, AND IF THE REASON IS OTHER THAN WEAK ENAMEL OR WEAK DENTIN , THEN HE CAN HELP YOU TO FIX THAT PROBLEM AND YOU CAN GET YOUR TEEH WHTER THAN EVER.





TAKE CARE AND DO WHAT I SAY IS THE BEST YOU CAN DO.





BEST REGARDS.


Dr. Raymond R.

Which teeth whitener is better to use on sensitive teeth?
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Reply:For me, Sensidyne always worked really well. When my teeth become really sensitive, hurt like mad, I rely on this teeth whitener.
Reply:all are nearly same..but i can advice sensodyne
Reply:Crest Whitestrips (the original) seem to be the best at whitening while being more gentle on tooth sensitivity.


You can also talk to your dentist about floride to brush your teeth with, this helps greatly! :)





Hope that helps!
Reply:All whiteners will make your teeth more sensitive. But, if you brush with toothpaste made for sensitive teeth like Sensodyne or Colgate Sensitive, that will help you out a lot.





Personally, I prefer the Colgate because it still tastes like normal toothpaste unlike the Sensodyne.





If your teeth become too sensitive when you whiten, then stop the process and visit your dentist.
Reply:If you have sensitive teeth, you're going to have a harder time with the usual teeth whitening treatments. This is because most teeth whitening treatments use hydrogen peroxide. This chemical, when applied to the teeth travels into the tooth and dissolves all of the organic matter inside the tooth that is causing the stains.





The problem for you is that your teeth have a thinner enamel than most other peoples' teeth. So the hydrogen peroxide will travel further into the tooth than it will for other people. This is where you get the sensitivity from - the hydrogen peroxide is irritating the nerves inside your teeth.





To avoid this, or at least lessen the pain, talk with your dentist about applying a desensitizing agent such as fluoride or potassium nitrate to your teeth. Take a few Ibuprofen too before you start.





You'll also want to be really careful about which teeth whitening option you use. In your case, I wouldn't recommend the stronger, in-office treatments because those use a stronger percentage of hydrogen peroxide (25-35%). Some of the less advanced, cheaper systems also use a lot of heat to speed up the process and this will make your teeth even more sensitive.





I would recommend using an at-home teeth whitening system that has about 6% hydrogen peroxide in it. Your dentist can give you a fluoride treatment before you start and that will help with the sensitivity. In your case, I would recommend this cool, new system that we just started selling in our dental office called the e-Bright Tooth Whitening Accelerator Home Edition. It's made by this really great, new dental company that specializes in high-tech, gentle teeth whitening products and it will work wonders for you. They use blue LED lights to make the whitening go faster, but there isn't any heat and the gel is the gentle 6%. Combine that product with a fluoride treatment from your dentist and you'll be good to go.



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