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My bottom teeth ache when I use crest 3D whitening strips

jaida lawrenceFeb 28, 2018
I know it's supposed to make your teeth more sensitive but my top teeth feel normal and my bottom teeth ache why are my bottom teeth hurting but not my top teeth is it not working on my top teeth or working less

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Dr. Aalam Samsavar, DDS
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