The sensitivity caused by whitening procedures is typically temporary and only lasts about a day or two if sensitivity is experienced at all. For patients with recession the doctor can protect the root surface while the treatment is being performed.
Is teeth whitening possible for people with receding gums?
I am really sensitive to cold liquids and hot drinks too...my concern is this will get even worsened after teeth bleaching, no?
3 answers to “Is teeth whitening possible for...”
A: Whitening sensitivity is temporary
While you may experience an increase in sensitivity while whitening your teeth, it should be temporary. Essentially the process dries out your teeth, so when you are done and the teeth re-hydrate, the teeth should be fine again. In your case, still sensitive, but not as bad as during the procedure... more
A: Best way to whiten teeth with gum recession
Ideally the tooth whitener should not contact the root structure that is exposed from recession. With any of the at-home treatments it is very hard to keep the peroxide localized to the enamel. The paint on treatments immediately wash off the teeth; the strips are not customizable. The best way to address this... more
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