{"id":110,"date":"2022-02-17T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sdentalnj.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2022-03-07T17:48:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:48:42","slug":"teeth-sensitivity-how-to-avoid-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sdentalnj.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/17\/teeth-sensitivity-how-to-avoid-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Teeth Sensitivity After Whitening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you catch a glimpse of your smile in photos or in the mirror while you\u2019re getting ready to start your day, do you like what you see? If not, teeth whitening may be the right option for you. This cosmetic dental service can be used to lift stains from your pearly whites and give you a brighter, discoloration-free smile you\u2019re sure to love. As useful as it is at improving the look of your pearly whites, it can also lead to teeth sensitivity if it\u2019s done incorrectly. Read on to learn why this is and how this issue can be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Causes of Teeth Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a teeth whitening treatment contains hydrogen peroxide, this may cause slight demineralization. The removal of these minerals makes your teeth more porous and exposes the dentin, the middle layer of the tooth, which results in temporary hypersensitivity. As the minerals are restored, the discomfort will decrease. The effects of peroxide-based whiteners will vary depending on the product, formulation, dosage, concentration, and your health history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if bleaching trays from store-bought kits don\u2019t fit properly, the whitening gel can get onto your gums and cause irritation. Things like consuming cold, acidic, sour, or sweet foods or drinks, cool air, and brushing and flossing after whitening can also cause short bursts of discomfort. This is often due to exposed dentin, which is commonly caused by teeth grinding, overzealous brushing, gum recession, and tooth decay. Having cavities or gum disease also causes your chances of sensitivity to rise since peroxide can further irritate already sensitive tissue. Professional teeth whitening treatments are much less likely to result in discomfort, so speak with your dentist about their service offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent Teeth Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though teeth sensitivity is usually temporary and will likely stop after a whitening treatment has been completed, make sure to consult your dentist if discomfort persists. There are also a few ways that you can prevent this issue, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n