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How to Deal with Teeth Sensitivity after a Teeth Whitening Procedure
Teeth sensitivity is one of the major side effects of the teeth whitening procedure. Below are ways you can deal with it to make it bearable:

• Before you go for the teeth whitening session, build up your resistance to sensitivity be using a sensitivity toothpaste. This should begin one week before so that by the time you go for the session; the outcome will not result in too much sensitivity.
• Continue with the use of the sensitive toothpaste after the treatment and when the sensitivity cools off, you can get back to using your normal toothpaste.
• Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush and rinse off with warm water after brushing. This will reduce the sensitivity.
• After brushing, let the toothpaste last a little longer in your mouth to give it time to continue working on the sensitive teeth.
• Avoid taking very hot or very cold drinks immediately after the treatment as these will cause intense pain on the already sensitive teeth.
• Drink using a straw rather than letting the drinks pass through the freshly whitened teeth. This will also prevent the teeth from getting into contact with substances that will alleviate the sensitivity.
• If the pain becomes unbearable even after trying the above means, you can use pain relievers to help in easing the pain. Ibuprofen will be the right choice in this instance.

To some people, the sensitivity may fail to cool off and the best action will be to talk to the dentist who will suggest the best course of action. The frequency of the teeth whitening procedures can also be reduced to give the teeth time to fully recover. An alternative method can also be sought that will not result in teeth sensitivity. In all this, maintaining high oral hygiene standards will be the best way to keep your teeth looking better and avoid the buildup of plaque that leads to teeth discoloration. Avoid indulging in acts such as tobacco smoking will do more harm to your teeth.
 

 
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