Whitening your teeth is one of the quickest ways to rejuvenate your smile and take years off your appearance. But what happens if you experience tooth sensitivity after a professional bleaching treatment? Here are some tips on teeth whitening for sensitive teeth in Midtown, Manhattan, to minimize discomfort.
Keeping Tooth Sensitivity at Bay
Your teeth will be the most sensitive one to two days after your bleaching treatment, so it's best to stick to consuming foods and beverages that are room temperature to avoid triggering tooth sensitivity. Also, avoid highly acidic foods and drinks like fruit juices or coffee that could cause sensitivity.
Some other helpful tips for reducing tooth sensitivity are:
- Use a desensitizing toothpaste.
- Brush gently with a soft-bristled brush.
- Use fluoride products—mouth rinse or toothpaste— to help reduce sensitivity.
- Drink through a straw.
- Drink plenty of water.
Choose Professional Teeth Whitening with Helma Philips, DDS
When you whiten under the supervision of your dentist, it is safer for your smile, and we can help with any tooth sensitivity issues you may encounter. Dr. Philips has access to professional-grade tooth bleaching products, and she can prescribe the best strength for your needs that will help you achieve your desired results and minimize tooth sensitivity.
Our Midtown Manhattan dental office uses laser teeth whitening to achieve exceptional results in just one visit. We also provide each teeth whitening patient with custom take-home plastic whitening trays that they can use to boost their smile's brightness at home, whenever needed.
Take the Next Steps Toward Your Brighter Smile
We'd love to talk with you if you want to brighten and enhance your smile. Contact our dental office at (212) 644-0004 for more information about how Dr. Philips can help you achieve a whiter, more beautiful smile with professional teeth whitening in Manhattan.