I have a rather small mouth with smaller teeth and I just got my braces taken off recently, but my teeth are a little yellow..what whitening methods are recommended that don't make your teeth extra sensitive?
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Most, if not all, whitening procedures have to potential to make your teeth sensitive. The trick is trying to combat the sensitivity. Whitening strips work very well, although they can be notorious for causing sensitivity. The key is chosing the strength that will work for you with the least amount of sensitivity. Crest white strips come in a variety of stregths. You can tell by how many "days" it says to use the strips for. The less days you need, the higher the concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide, and the greater the risk for sensitivity. If time isn't a problem for you, and you can wait the entire two weeks, I would say to choose the classic Crest White Strips. It will be lighter on your wallet as well as a decreased risk for sensitivity. In the meantime, if you DO have sensitivity, there are some things you can do to ease it. An anti sensitivity toothpaste can work wonders. Sensodyne would be the best, but the secret it you need to use it for a few days before you feel the effects of it. I would suggest starting to use the Sensodyne paste twice a day for a week before you begin your white strip regimine. Continue the regimine for the two weeks you use the strips, as well as the week following. Also, using a fluoride rinse such as ACT will help to reduce sensitivity. I would suggest Rinsing with ACT after removing the strips. I would avoid Crest Pro-Health rinse, as this contains a different type of fluoride (Stannous Fluroide) which is notorious for causing stain. This would be counteractive to your whitening efforts! Good luck, and congrats on having your braces removed!
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