What teeth whitening methods can I use that won’t hurt my sensitive teeth?
CJ asked:
I have really sensitive teeth and I’d really like to whiten them. I’ve tried using Crest Whitestrips before, but after a few days my teeth start to ache and I have to stop. Is this typical/normal? I am looking for an inexpensive way to whiten my teeth without being irresponsible and damaging them. Any suggestions?
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I have really sensitive teeth and I’d really like to whiten them. I’ve tried using Crest Whitestrips before, but after a few days my teeth start to ache and I have to stop. Is this typical/normal? I am looking for an inexpensive way to whiten my teeth without being irresponsible and damaging them. Any suggestions?
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February 3rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
I would recommend talking to your dentist as they will have treatments they can offer you (and other ideas).
An old way of doing it is brushing with a baking soda paste every day. Then there are the whitening toothpastes.
February 5th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Whitening methods can make your teeth sensitive, and since you ALREADY have sensitive teeth, I don’t think there is much you can do to prevent it. I would talk to your dentist first, he/she might know of something that will work for you.
February 7th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Tooth whitening systems CAUSE sensitivity in teeth and there is nothing that can be done about that. It is because teeth are a living substance and react to pain the same way any other part of the body does. The way these systems work is that they remove the extrinsic staining from your teeth, and to do that, the whitening system has to “get in to the enamel” so to speak, and that can cause irritation. So, what you are experiencing with tooth whitening systems is normal.
If you can afford it, you can go to a dentist and have a professional whitening done. This will also cause sensitivity, but the sensitivity will be done all at once, and you will walk out of there with all the whitening you need. From there, you can then use a toothpaste to minimize the sensitivity, such as Sensodyne.
As for the recommendation about using straight baking soda, this will neither whiten your teeth and may actually do damage. There is nothing wrong with doing this on occasion, but continued practice of this can lead to enamal erosion. I hope this helps.
February 10th, 2010 at 6:54 am
consulting a dentist is the best way to be able to choose the best, safe and effective teeth whitening system. he may recommend you a good teeth whitener that contains good quality ingredients that will not harm teeth and gums. some teeth whitening kits contain harmful ingredients that can cause gum problems.
stained teeth are caused by the foods and drinks that you consume that can possibly discolor teeth like red wine, tea, coffee, colas and chocolates and more. it is best that you refrain from consuming them. if not, then you can use a straw when drinking. proper brushing and flossing will help remove stains after eating. visit for more tips on how to whiten teeth.
February 13th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
My mother uses this toothpast called Sensodyne and it really works! The key ingredient in most teeth whitening products is Hydrogen Peroxide. I suggest you brush your teeth with Sensodyne first then the Hydrogen Peroxide.