Most whitening sensitivity is from dehydration of the teeth, and they will rehydrate within 24 hours. Ibuprofen or Acetominophen usually is enough to get through. If it hurts for a year, something ELSE is wrong. When done right, with the right products, teeth can get very white. Some methods out there are only... more
How long will the pain last from tooth whitening?
I had the procedure done this morning at 11am and I am in the worst pain I have ever been in. I read one comment from a patient who experienced pain for a year...is that possible? Thanks
5 answers to “How long will the pain last from...”
A: Typically 1 day
Honestly, if someone reports sensitivity from in-office whitening, it usually is gone in 24 hours. 48 hours at the most. Definitely talk to your dentist about desensitizing treatments.
A: Sensitivity should be temporary
In my office we put patients on a regimen of high fluoride toothpaste one to two weeks prior to in house whitening. I RARELY get patients with sensitivity. However it can happen and the dentist should give you high fluoride paste to take home and you can take advil / ibuprofen to help relieve this. I would... more
A: teeth whitening pain and duration
Each patient is different and it would be difficult to judge the source of the other patient's pain. That being said, thirty-six hours is when patients normally experience some sensitivity. The first night is always the worst. Contact your dentist should you pain persist.
A: One year is too long for teeth whitening pain
Sensitivity is common with in-office whitening procedures. The sensitivity ranges from no sensitivity at all, to very sensitive. In the office we do this procedure daily. If a patient becomes sensitive I have not seen it last more than 24 to 48 hours. If sensitivity persists past that time there could have... more
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8 Apr 2009
I just got my teeth whitened last week. I was NOT worth it. I hurt like ****, and my teeth arent even that white.
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19 May 2009
I had my teeth whitened this morning and I am in alot of pain!!! My friends who have had the procedure assure me this is normal and should go away in about 24hrs. Fingers crossed.