Why did I experiece such SEVERE pain with Kor whitening?

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Dr. Kurthy,I was extremely excited to use the Kor whitening system. I am a coffee, tea, and wine drinker so my teeth do have some staining. I followed the directions exactly, put the trays in and went to sleep. I woke up at 3:30 a.m. in some of the worst pain of my life!! I have given birth to three daughters and the pain rivaled that!!  It felt like someone was digging out each tooth individually with a knife! The pain was shooting into my jaw and broke through all pain killers I took. I spent $750, a good portion of my monthly income. When I called my dentist that very next morning there was no offer of a refund or any sort of compensation. The idea of putting those trays back in my mouth sounds like pure torture. I was under the impression that Kor was painless. What do you suggest or recommend? The idea that I am just out $750 does not sit well with me.Thank you for your time, any comments would be greatly appreciated.Katheryn

John F. Calvert, DDS · Answer

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. My teeth get very sensitive when I whiten as well. Just breathing in causes pain. I can tell you that the sensitivity will subside in a few days. The best relief I have found is to place fluoride gel in the trays and wear them to bed for 4-6 days. The fluoride will penetrate the root surface that is exposed and desensitize it. Then you can use the trays for around 4 hours during the day and see how your teeth feel. If all is well, try them at night. You will get through it with success; just be patient. Good luck.

Why did I experiece such SEVERE pain with Kor whitening?

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