Should i take whitening strips off? my teeth are really sore. i never had sensitive teeth though but should i stop using them?

Yes: Stop for a few days. Then you can start again. Sensitivity is a very common problem with whitening.

You may need to: Many people experience sore gums or sensitive teeth when whitening. You may need to reduce the number i'd days you whiten or the length of time that you whiten.

Stop for now.: Whitening strips are famous for causing this sensitivity. Stop using them, brush with a desensitizing toothpaste such as sensodyne and when the sensitivity goes away (a couple of days to a couple of weeks) you can resume whitening. Continue to use the desensitizing toothpaste. If the sensitivityreturns, you should consider a professional whitening through your dentist. Also, get a cavity exam!

Use less often: When whitening causes sensitive teeth, you should use it every other day instead of consecutive days. Also, use a Fluoride gel in between to help with the sensitivity.

Yes: Sometimes bleaching will cause a little sensitivity during the process, it will go away. Stop bleaching for a few days and then try again. Many dentists will give products like Fluoride to use while bleaching to help minimize the sensitivity.

Limit your usage...: The whitening strips are convenient, however, partly due to the fact that have limited concentration of peroxide on the strips, to get best results, you would have to wear them frequently and regularly to get and maintain the results. Some people may find their gums get sore from the peroxide leaking onto their gums. For best results, be sure to brush and floss prior to use, and also avoid coffee.

Yes: Yes, you should quit using them and see your dentist. Perhaps you have gum recession or even decay in some areas.

Whitening products: All whitening products have the potential to result in tooth/teeth sensitivity. If teeth still hurt after you stop using for a while, you should see your dentist, you may have decay or other dental problems.