Using Teeth Whitening Gel With Sensitive Teeth


Another excellent question regarding whitening gels is whether or not there are special types of gel treatment for those with sensitive teeth. As we’ve noted before, teeth whitening gel increases tooth sensitivity sometimes, causing slight annoyances in the teeth when eating hot or cold foods after a procedure. Given the fact that this is an annoying thing to deal with, many people are curious to see if they can do something to avoid it altogether.

Unfortunately, there are people who already have to deal with a set of sensitive teeth and are extremely nervous about applying whitening gels to their teeth, potentially causing a much more severe pain in their teeth. If you fall into that category, you will be happy to know that there are reliable options for those of you with preexisting sensitive teeth issues.

The most popular and often seen solution to this problem is a dentist’s recommendation to use a much lower concentration of carbamide peroxide gel in your whitening substance, resulting in a much lower chance for increased tooth sensitivity.

In addition to the strength of the whitening agent, one of the features of whitening your teeth that can produce much longer and potentially more painful tooth sensitivity results is the duration that the gel is left on your teeth. How long do you keep on whitening gel is a very important factor in the tooth sensitivity, making an in-house dentist whitening visit one of the better options for those who have sensitive teeth. You will have a professional dentist performing laser teeth whitening process in a much shorter duration, allowing for a slimmer duration of tooth ache due to sensitivity. This also produces the faster results, and likely much better results than at-home methods of whitening (despite costing more) and you will likely be happier with the end results as well.

All in all, it is definitely possible for those of you with sore teeth to receive a whitening procedure. In the end, your best bet is to speak directly to a dentist and have him assess the current condition of your teeth, as well as their levels of sensitivity, long before you go ahead and proceed with whitening them on your own. This will give you the best information, first-hand, from a professional in the field, resulting in you finding out the best course of action before you make a potentially harmful mistake.

Can You Sue Over Tooth Sensitivity Caused By Whitening Gels?


While certain teeth whitening gels can increase tooth sensitivity, not all of them do this and it is not a very common problem for users to experience. In the unlikely event that it does happen, you will certainly not be happy with your choice to whiten your teeth with helpful gels. Unfortunately, you are sort of in a helpless position if this occurs, other than stopping your use of the whitening gel of course.

I have read a few different posts on message boards and other web sites where users are asking if they can actually sue the maker’s of the whitening gels if their teeth become sensitive. While you might feel wronged by the company who sold you this product, you definitely do not have a real basis or rightful claim that will hold up in court.

While an unfortunate situation, it is definitely not unheard of and you should’ve done proper research before purchasing a whitening gel. As with any product you purchase, and especially one related to improving your physical appearance, doing thorough research before applying the product is a must. If you had done a simple search on teeth whitening gel information than you would have likely realized that this problem is a definite possibility and then could have made a much better informed choice on whether or not to use the product.

It is definitely the user’s responsibility to use these products at their own peril, and they cannot sue whenever something goes wrong. There is no guarantee on the results of whitening gels and you definitely shouldn’t expect one.

Your best bet at recourse or a health improvement if you experience this sensitivity is to immediately stop using the product and contact the maker of the gel. It is possible that they will issue a refund due to your unhappiness with the product, but it is definitely not required by them.

In the future, it would behoove you to conduct your own thorough research of any product you’re willing to purchase before you actually complete the transaction. That way you can avoid situations such as these and have a better handle on the situation before it spins out of control and you are ready to sue someone.

Do Whitening Gels Make Your Teeth Sensitive?


A very popular question among those who are unfamiliar and new to using teeth whitening gels to brighten their smile is whether or not your teeth will become extra sensitive shortly after applying the gel.  This is a very important question to ask because dealing with pain in your teeth due to unfortunate sensitivity is a very negative experience that nobody should have to tolerate.  Whitening your teeth is considered to be a cosmetic experience used solely to improve your physical appearance.  It would be completely useless if on the way to receiving whiter teeth, you wound up with overly sensitive teeth which affected necessary and routine tasks like eating and drinking your favorite foods.  Fortunately, it is a very uncommon side effect to have such sensitive teeth that you can no longer eat your preferred foods.

While it is unlikely to have to completely stop eating certain foods due to pain and sensitivity, it is not out of the ballpark that you will have more sensitive teeth after a whitening experience.  This is a very common side effect and in most cases your teeth will be extra sensitive to certain degrees of hot and cold.  However, in general this extra sensitivity will only continue throughout one or two days after you apply a gel applicants to your teeth.  It is rare for the pain to be unbearable or severe and it’s usually only a minor annoyance, and as stated earlier, it will go away after a day or two.

It is important to note that every method of whitening your teeth with gels will cause a certain extent of tooth sensitivity and you will be wasting your time if you go on a quest to find the perfect gel which does not.  While sensitivity perks up when you attempt to eat certain foods which are very hot are very cold, sometimes your teeth can be bothered by air itself.  If this occurs, do not be alarmed as this is incredibly standard and most users of teeth whitening gel will experience this affliction to some extent.

If you are overly concerned about experiencing tooth sensitivity and you will be happy to know that certain brands of whitening gel claim to contain an additional chemical agent which is said to relieve any sensitivity in subsequent stress caused by this feeling.  Although this sounds like a must have to avoid any sensitivity issues, some users state that they did not notice a difference in the levels of sensitivity between a normal whitening gel and a gel which contained the special stress relieving chemicals.

If you are considering whitening your teeth with special gels, but are becoming more and more concerned with the issue of sensitivity in the teeth, you needn’t be alarmed.  As stated above, the minor pain will go away within 1 to 2 days after you stop using the gel.  If you are also concerned about your whitening results being negatively affected by taking a day or two off to relieve the pain, you shouldn’t as this is also not an issue.  Your whining results will not be affected by a break in whitening consistency, they will just take longer to achieve.

In conclusion, slight sensitivity in the teeth due to applying whitening gels is something to be expected no matter what brand or type you are using.  Whether you are using over the counter white strips or are going to a dentist to undergo whitening your teeth with a laser, tooth sensitivity will likely occur.  It is important to understand this and to realize that it is a necessary annoyance to endure in order to receive your desired results of a brighter smile.