I used crest 2 hour express whitening strips. now my teeth hurt really really bad. how can i get rid of the pain?

Stop using them: Use some fluoridated toothpastes and fluoridated mouth rinses like act or fluorigard until symptoms resolve. Can take 4-6 weeks.

Ibuprofen and ...: Sensitivity toothpaste. Sensodyne is most common brand but every toothpaste company makes one and they work the same.. It will go away. Avoid cold stuff too. Other options from your dentist may include mi paste, high flouride toothpaste (ie prevident) or even a flouride varnish treatment from your dentist.

Sensodyne: Your best bet is to try sensodyne toothpaste for sensitive teeth. It is over the counter. Leave it on your teeth as long as you can and take advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) (assuming that you have no allergies or medical contraindications). The situation is usually temporary. If it does not subside, call your dentist.

Potassium nitrate: Find products with potassium nitrate, and time will help, but if pain continues, see your dentist!

Sensodyne toothpaste: Dear ANA maria: the quickest easiest and cheapest way to address the problem is with sensodyne toothpaste. It is available in the pharmacy. Just brush your teeth with it a free days and you should have great relief. If the pain persists, please call your dentist. Best of luck, dr. Zev kaufman.

Stop using the produ: Usually if you stop using the product after 24 to 48 hours sensetivity will go away sensodyne tooth past or floride jell to apply over your teeth it will help.

Advil (ibuprofen) : Take 3-4 anvils. Use tooth paste for sesinitive teeth. And stop using this product.

Aleve+24hrs=Relief : The peroxide in tooth whiteners effect individuals very differently. Some experience no pain, some can have excruciating, but short lived pain. It's always best to reduce the initial "wear time" to see how you respond to the whitening agent. For some, shorter but more frequent exposures provides successful whitening without the discomfort. Others may only tolerate a short weekly whitening.

Some suggestions are: It will go away shortly on its own, even without doing anything, once you stop using the strips. It’s a very common complaint with any true whitening method. Some people have more sensitivity than others. Generally, the stronger the percentage of active ingredient, the more the sensitivity. Make sure you have no cavities or gum recession! avoiding cold foods and liquids will help.

Try sensodyne: Whitening teeth can cause acute post-op sensitivity in some people, however will not permanently damage your teeth. Pain with whitening will eventfully diminish over time. Avoid extremes of cold and hot. Can try otc desensitizing toothpaste, ie. Sensodyne.