Zoom Whitening + Pain Q&A

I had my teeth whitened today at my dentist (Zoom Whitening,3 15 minute sessions). I was not warned or cautioned about any symptoms afterwards. However, my teeth r so severely sensitive and are shooting pain all around my mouth that my eyes are watering. I took 4 200mg ibuprofen right afterwards and it didn't help. Since then, I've taken one 7.5 hydrocodone pain killer, still no help, any suggestions on what to do or how long this will last??

My mother in law works at a dentistry and suggested I use Zoom whitening kits at home. I have Invisalign retainers and she said I could use them. I must have used a little too much, despite being careful, because the pain and damage my gums now have is almost unbearable. What should I do now?

I'm excited about having this treatment next month but don't want to experience the excruciating pain associated with the procedure. I heard that using a desensitizing mouthwash and toothpaste beforehand works along with Motrin before the procedure. Is this true? Are there any other tips?

I had Zoom whitening in my dentist's office yesterday (four 15 minute sessions). I see an improvement but would like additional treatment(s) before I replace the 20 year old veneers on my upper lateral incisors. 1) How long should I wait to do the next appointment of four sessions? 2) Is it typical for subsequent treatments to be more or less painful than initial treatment? Thank you!

do you have any recommendations on how I can reduce this pain and prolong my treatment?

i have an app this weekend for zoom whitening and was very excited about it. but i've read many bad reviews about it which made me have second thoughts. Is this a safe procedure?? is it really painful??

I have extremely sensitive teeth. Even Crest White Strips cause intense sharp pains to shoot through my teeth. My mom had Zoom performed and had to stop the procedure and was then in bed for 24 hrs with what she described as "the worst pain she has ever felt." She said it felt like her teeth nerves were just dangling exposed in her mouth! My question is: Is there any way to be sedated or numbed during Zoom and then to get prescribed intense pain killers after the procedure? Thanks!

I've heard that Zoom whitening can be painful for some patients. How much time should I give myself to recover after the treatment? Should I take time off of work?

I plan to go on Zoom 2 treatments and I was looking forward to it until I read some comments that stated the after effects are painful. What can I honestly expect from this treatment? I have healthy and nice teeth, only naturally yellowish and don't want to make a big mistake.