Friday, February 4, 2011

Will tooth-whitening strips hurt if you have a cavity or exposed nerve?

I doubt I have either of those things, as I just had a great check-up. But I've had problems with tooth sensitivity and gum recession in the past. I remember reading years ago that that tooth-whitening stuff that you brush onto your teeth (I'm not sure if they make it anymore) REALLY hurts if you have tooth problems that you don't know about. Is the same true for the whitening strips?
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Yes, if you have gum recession or sensitve teeth you will have pain; however, go slow, maybe skip a day in between. The dental assistants at my dentist say they take Tylenol after they do whitening. I don't think they have the paint-on stuff anymore, but my dentist recommends Crest Whitening Strips. .
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