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Should i be having pain after using teeth whitening/bleaching given by my dentist?

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Dr. John Mc Allister answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Your teeth can become hypersensitive immediately after whitening your teeth. The sensitivity should go away within 24 hours. Speak to your dentist if it is actually unprovoked pain. Hope this helps, .

Answered 9/24/2016

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Dr. Bruce Terry answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Yes: The bleaching gel can irritate you gums and make you teeth sensitive. Try alternating days to give tissue chance to recover.

Answered 8/3/2016

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Yes: One of the side effects of tooth whitening is increases tooth sensitivity and/or spontaneous pain. It will go away in 3-5 dates. In my dental office we have patients use sensodyne for 2 weeks prior to whitening and during whitening. This reduces or eliminates tooth whitening pain (and confirmed buy several studies) for now take advil, (ibuprofen) Aspirin or alive.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Jerry Hu answered

Talk to your dentist: Generally most people have sensitivity after whitening, but check with your dentist.. You may have other issues going on, like decay, etc.

Answered 6/17/2013

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