{"id":176,"date":"2024-03-12T19:15:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentallockport.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2024-04-16T14:07:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:07:11","slug":"teeth-whitening-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentallockport.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/12\/teeth-whitening-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Professional Teeth Whitening Cause Sensitivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having a brighter smile is what many people dream of. Being able to show off your pearly whites with confidence allows for improved mental and emotional well-being. With so many beneficial aspects of teeth whitening<\/a>, it\u2019s no surprise that millions of people turn to it when their teeth become dulled and yellow over time. But with it also comes tooth sensitivity depending on the products a person is using. Read on to discover how to avoid this unfortunate side effect and why professional treatment is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth whitening is not always the sole cause of tooth sensitivity. Worn-down tooth enamel or another dental problem could be the culprit. However, using over-the-counter whitening trays, strips, gels, and pens is often tied to painful results experienced by many individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason this occurs is that peroxide-based whitening agents tend to remove minerals from the enamel. This exposes the underlying dentin layer, which is known to be much more sensitive, resulting in discomfort when exposed to hot or cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person may notice this more frequently when they breathe in cold air, brush their teeth, attempt to eat hot or cold foods, or consume acidic or sour items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Avoid Tooth Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid tooth sensitivity, there are steps a person can take to minimize pain and still reap the benefits of a whiter, brighter smile. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n