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Is Office Whitening Less Painful for Sensitive Gums Than at Home Treatments?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Dan Haas, DDS
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Tags: at-home, comparison, duration, painless, sensitive skin, sensitivity, whitening strips

What home whitening products exist that are effective, yet recommended for very sensitive gums? Will teeth whitening at a dental office be less painful and would it keep my teeth whiter longer?

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Whitening for Sensitive teeth

Generally whitening for sensitive teeth is more comfortable with the Custom At Home Trays. The in office whitening option works very well with an immediate result but uses a stronger concentration of whitening product which could irritate the teeth more than the lower concentration of the at- home custom trays which are provided by the dentist. At home whitening products provided by your dentist come in a variety of concentrations. Your dentist will be the... more

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