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Tooth sensitivity isa common side effect from tooth whitening. If the gums were exposed to gelduring the treatment, they can also suffer irritation or even chemical burns. Iwould recommend using a fluoride rinse immediately, as well as a sensitivitytoothpaste without any type of whitening ingredients in it. Full sensitivityrelief can start within a few days, but maximum results are achieved within 2weeks of use. Next time you whiten, you may want to use a weaker gel, or startusing sensitivity toothpaste beforehand.
Did you have the in office teeth bleaching procedure or the take home tray technique, where you bleach for 30-60 minutes per day?Almost always, post bleaching pain goes away within a day or two. Most commonly all that is needed is an analgesic like Advil, but occasionally something stronger might be necessary.Regardless of which bleaching procedure you had done, the bleach should not be allowed to cover onto the gums. The dentist will usually make sure that the gums are protected during the in-office bleaching procedure or that the trays that cover the teeth do not go over onto the gums in the home-tray bleaching technique. It may have been the unwanted bleach did get onto your gums and caused your gum irritation.