Do you want to do teeth whitening recently? But afraid that your teeth are very sore and sensitive?

One of the common problems with teeth whitening is sensitivity, but please believe that you can control and reduce the possibility of sensitivity. If it does occur, there are ways to reduce the level of sensitivity.

Follow these few steps and you won't have to worry too much about sensitivity after teeth whitening!

  1. Talk to your dentist more often. Tell your dentist ahead of time which areas of your teeth are more sensitive or need to be examined in depth. They can do anti-sensitivity protection for those areas or avoid those areas that may cause increased sensitivity after treatment (such as cavity areas). Inform your dentist promptly of any discomfort during or after treatment.

  2. Brush your teeth daily with sensitivity-relieving toothpaste for a few weeks prior to the teeth whitening treatment. An effective anti-allergy toothpaste will contain potassium nitrate

  3. Start with a low concentration of whitening agent and then slowly increase the concentration. If you have the type of teeth that are prone to sensitivity (for example, hot and cold temperatures can make your teeth uncomfortable), then choose a low-concentration whitening product at first. Or keep the same concentration for a short period of time. Look for products that allow you to personalize your whitening regimen.

⚠️: If the whitening gel stays on your teeth for too long, longer than recommended, it can directly cause tooth sensitivity.

Use a toothpaste that relieves sensitivity as maintenance for the whitening treatment period. By using an anti-sensitivity toothpaste during the teeth whitening process, you will notice a significant reduction in sensitivity.