In december I'm having double jaw surgery, in order to correct my underbite. the problem is that I don't know if the procedure is going to fix what bothers me the most: there's not enough upper teeth showing when I smile or talk. Is this surgery going to correct that? Or do I need to have another procedure done?
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Hi, Lauren. It sounds like the whitening toothpaste is too strong for your mouth. I advise discontinuing this toothpaste and going back to your regular. Often, there are so many chemicals in these toothpastes that they can cause gum sensitivity and even tooth sensitivity. Hope this helps.
Really hope your pain has resolved by now, or you have found a solution.
If not, or you are simply managing with the advice given by my colleagues below, I suggest that you keep a diary of what you are eating or drinking that causes you the most discomfort.
Also note the type of t...
Hi:Any whitening product that has peroxide In it can cause tooth sensivity. At this time there are no other strips without peroxide. You can use Oral Essentials Whitening Mouthwash and Toothpaste which uses coconut oil, sage oil and lemon peel oil for whitening purposes.Best,Dr. Maddahi