3 Things You Can Do To Prevent or Reduce Sensitivity After Teeth Whitening

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Teeth sensitivity is extremely common after having in-office or over-the-counter bleaching. The bleach material, which is usually peroxide-based can open up the enamel pores and irritate the dentin resulting in tooth sensitivity.

  1. Use Sensodyne toothpaste: This toothpaste has an active ingredient called potassium nitrate that helps reduce sensitivity. Potassium ions over time help desensitize nerves in the tooth pulp, making them irresponsive to sensitivity stimuli (for example, cold water and hot coffee).
  1. Flouride treatment: Your dentist will apply fluoride treatment to your tooth. This contains a higher concentration of fluoride than toothpaste. Flouride fortifies and strengthens the enamel and helps block pain sensors.
  1. Desensitizing treatment: Your dentist will recommend de-sensitizing treatment in the office to reduce tooth sensitivity.

Call us today at 770-939-5122 to schedule a consultation with your dentist in Tucker, GA, Dr. JD Desai at Lavista Park Family Dentistry, your neighborhood dentist serving Tucker, Atlanta, North Druid Hills and the Stone Mountain area.

Lavista Park Family Dentistry can provide relief for sensitive teeth!