What are safe ways to whiten your sensitive teeth?

See Your Dentist: There's several whitening methods. Dentist supervised at-home with a custom tray is the most effective. In-office is quick but results vary & sensitivity of the teeth can be a problem. Over the counter whitening strips are low dose & results vary from no visible results to some whitening to only whitening the biting half of the teeth since the strips go straight across & gum-tooth line is curved.

Safe teeth whitening: Tooth sensitivity is a common side effect of the teeth whitening process. With teeth that are sensitive prior to whitening, some desensitizing treatment may be appropriate before starting. A regimen using sensitive toothpaste such as sensodyne can be used, and, desensitizing gels are also available to use during the whitening process. A gradual approach is often the most prudent method.

Speed: The highest concentration of whitening agent is the more likely cause sensitivity. The higher the concentration, the faster it works so...One visit whitening in the dental office is the most likely to cause sensitivity while it is the fastest and most efficient and the opposite may be true. At home bleaching with a lesser concentration takes longer to get results, but may cause less sensitivity, .