MI Paste is a product that is dispensed in a dental office, but it is very effective. Products such as Gel-Kam or prevident used to be by prescription only but are now OTC are highly fluoridated and can help as well. Sometimes placing highly fluoridated gel in the whitening trays for 30 minutes... more
Can I buy the toothpaste that will reduce sensitivity prior to Zoom treatment over the counter?
I am extremely nervous now about the Zoom procedure. I never even considered pain involved until I read all these reviews. If there is a toothpaste that will help with the sensitivity prior to getting in the dentist chair, then I would like to purchase it. Thank you for your help!
3 answers to “Can I buy the toothpaste that will...”
A: Reduce Sensitity with MI Paste Plus
Yes. There is a product called MI Paste Plus, which you can buy at most dental offices. MI Paste Plus consists of Calcium Phosphate and Fluoride. Using this paste prior and after treatment helps control sensitivity and provides better results for the whitening. Start using it at least a week before doing Zoom... more
A: Yes, you can
The active ingredient you're looking for is called Potassium nitrate (and fluoride). Potassium nitrate works by actually clogging the "pores" (technically called 'tubules') in your tooth, if you will. This can aid in the sensitivity reduction experienced in whitening. It takes... more
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