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Question:
My dentist gave me a do it at home bleaching treatement. I used it for 1 week, I was supposed to use it for 2 weeks, but I stopped using it because of the high level of sensitivity of my teeth and gums.
I used sensodine-f. Now the pain is gone. I did not achieve the level of whiteness desired. I want to start again but I'm afraid the pain will start again. Tell me should I use sensodine just prior to the treatment and in the morning after removing the tray?
I was also told by my dentist that I can use fluoride and let it soak in my mouth fof 5 minutes in order to help with the sensitivity. Should I use all this in combination with the bleaching kit or not?
I do want to get my teeth whiter but the pain was just terrible. What do you recommend? ...Visitor from Montreal, Quebec Canada
Answer:
Solve the sensitivity problem first. If your teeth have been sensitive before the bleaching then you have to solve this before you can bleach them.
ACT Fluoride, or GelKam, can be purchased at the drugstore to get rid of sensitivity and harden your teeth. You must use them for a few months to see results.
Sensitive teeth can be a sign of grinding or uneven bite. Once you solve the sensitivity problem, then you can use a variety of bleaching gels. We like the NiteWhite because it has fluoride and it's gentle.
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