Hi Amanda,I agree with Dr. Mahooti's recommendation of using sensodyne. I, myself, have very sensitive teeth- the sensodyne helps quite a bit. Use it as your everyday toothpaste (2x a day) when you're bleaching, and don't rinse out your mouth- just spit the toothpaste out. This will increase its effectiveness, as the potassium nitrate in the toothpaste will have more time to penetrate into the teeth. For immediate help, you can also take ibuprofen (advil/motrin) if you have no allergies or contraindications.Additionally, for the future, make sure you note the duration of time the strip should be left in the mouth (some are only recommended for 15 minutes, whereas others are recommended for up to 6-8 hours depending on the bleaching agent used)... If you know you have severe sensitivity when using whitening products, only use them for half of the recommended time and see if that helps. Over-the-counter white strips can be quite harsh, as they usually do not have any desensitizing agents in them. If you are looking for great results with minimal sensitivity, I would suggest asking your dentist about in-office whitening options, as they more often than not have desensitizing agents in them and give much better results in much less time. Lastly, if you are doing at-home whitening, make sure you don't get any of the bleaching solution on your gums, as this can cause bleach burns, gum sensitivity, and gum discoloration.