Tooth Whitening Sensitivity Issues
Sensitivity is a serious dental problem as well as a complication when you want to whiten your teeth. Please read the section on the three factors that influence the success of whitening and you will learn why most people that try to whiten their teeth do not achieve their goals. Below are some real statistics about Sensitivity. Remember that if you are experiencing sensitivity in your teeth then you may have a difficult time whitening your teeth unless you follow the recommended guidelines.
1. 30% of dental patients report suffering from sensitivity.
2. 75% of dentist and hygienist report that the incidence of gum recession, erosion, toothwear and root sensitivity is growing in the U.S.
3. 88% of patients reporting sensitivity indicate that it effects the quality of their life.
Causes of Sensitivity
1. Chipped teeth.
2. Fractured cusp tips.
3. Cracked teeth.
4. Decay.
5. Filling or Caps with leakage at the margins.
6. Exposed root structure from overabrasive/overexcessive brushing.
Tooth Sensitivity can not be properly managed unless the cause is identified and eliminated. If you have severe sensitivity see your dentist before you try to whiten your teeth.
. TotallyWhiteSmile will allow you to whiten your teeth with little to no sensitivity. If you experience sensitivity when you begin to whiten you have to determine the type of sensitivity you have and you may have to whiten with the SENSITIVIE WEAR SCHEDULE. Are your teeth normally sensitive to cold, chewing or sweets. Are your roots exposed due to gum recession . If you have these kinds of sensitive issues then you will need to have the problems corrected before you can reach your whitening goals. Assuming that you are dentally healthy and free of gum problems and you have sensitivity then you will need to do a few things before you begin whitening and follow a slightly different wear schedule.
1, Buy some SENSODYNE toothpaste and brush 2-3 times a day for at least 2 minutes to incorporate the desentitizers into the teeth. Do this for 2-4 weeks before you try to whiten depending on the level of sensitivity you have.
2. Buy some Fluoride mouthwash and use it liberally for the same period of time before whitening. OR you can buy Fluoride Gel from your dentist and use it in your trays at full strength for 10-15 min a day for two weeks before beginning your whitening procedure.
3. You'll want to be cautious with starting the whitening process. Especially if you have tried the CARBOMIDE PEROXIDE COMPOUNDS and had serious sensitivity. Click here to read the SENSITIVITY WEAR SCHEDULE. This is the best way to proceed because you will not have created Super Sensitive Teeth and then have to wait and start all over after desentitizing.
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