Post Zoom Whitening, What Can I Do to Alleviate the Pain?

I am so sorry to hear about your pain with Zoom and the worst part...your dentist should have discussed the pros and cons of Zoom before he whitened your teeth. Zoom is a good product. We do NOT use if often because there are many people who experience sensitivity afterward and ultimately associate whitening with pain. We do not want that! The good news is the pain will not last forever! Continue to take the Ibuprofen and go back to your dentist and have him give you... more

Zoom whitening works great for many people, but it can be really sensitive for others. You are doing the right thing-start with Ibuprofen, then work up to something strong if necessary. Some people do need a prescription painkiller like Vicodin. Sometimes prescription strength Fluoride can help speed up the process of feeling better. If you have any whitening trays, you can put it in them and wear them for 10 minutes. Try not to rinse out afterwards. (If you have trays do... more

By the time you read this answer, your pain will be dimished or totally gone. Most patients do not experience the pain you described, but those that do, usually are back to normal approximately 7-8 hours later.