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Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments do not use the same quality of whitening gel as professional teeth whitening performed at a cosmetic dentist’s office. The over-the-counter treatments can cause tooth and gum sensitivity and possibly cause you pain.

Many cosmetic dentists, like Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Sands, offer both professional teeth whitening at the dental office and kits for at-home teeth whitening.

The Zoom! Teeth Whitening System

Dr. Sands uses the Zoom! Teeth Whitening System as an effective way to brighten your smile in about an hour. The gel used in the Zoom! System is safe and does not cause tooth sensitivity or pain.

Most people who have the Zoom! Teeth Whitening System experience no pain, aches, or tooth sensitivity. After the treatment, a few patients have noticed a dull ache in their teeth but his is rare and it will go away. If a dull ache is experienced, you can use an analgesic like Anbesol following your teeth whitening treatment.

Dr. Sands recommends that for the first 24 hours you avoid consuming very hot or very cold drinks and food. This will help if you feel a dull ache or if the teeth may be sensitive to very hot or very cold following the treatment.

If you are interested in improving your smile with teeth whitening, please contact Dr. Sands at his Los Angeles, California teeth whitening office.

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