Are you ready to leave stubborn stains and noticeable discoloration in the past, but worried that the teeth whitening process will result in considerable sensitivity? Fortunately, professional brightening treatments are much less likely to come with any discomfort because they are customized to your specific dental needs and smile goals. Even so, there are a few measures you can take to avoid dental sensitivity following your teeth whitening treatment, like:
1. Space Out Your Whitening Treatments
At your initial consultation, don’t hesitate to share your concerns about dental sensitivity with your cosmetic dentist. That way, they can find a solution! Oftentimes, it’s as easy as spacing out your whitening appointments. Depending on your unique dental needs and smile goals, they may even be able to use a brand designed specifically for patients who struggle with dental sensitivity!
2. Don’t Drink Hot Coffee
Immediately following your whitening treatment, it’s important that you don’t drink hot coffee. Not only will doing so cause stubborn stains to quickly resurface, but it can also lead to considerable sensitivity. In fact, patients are even encouraged to drink their water at room temperature in the interim!
3. Avoid Hot and Cold Foods Too
Since hot and cold foods can have the same negative effect, patients are encouraged to be selective about what they eat immediately following their teeth whitening treatment. For example, instead of eating a hot bowl of soup, opt for oatmeal, bananas, plain yogurt, or cottage cheese.
4. Use a Desensitizing Toothpaste
Last, but certainly not least, use a desensitizing toothpaste in the weeks following your teeth whitening treatment. Fortunately, there is a wide variety available both online and in stores at an affordable price point. Of course, if you’re not sure which one to use, you can always ask your dentist for recommendations too!
About the Practice
Our team at Jacksonville Dental Specialists is proud to offer several smile-enhancing services, including at-home teeth whitening. So, if your pearly whites are no longer living up to their name, the next step is simple: schedule a consultation with us via our website or by phone at (904) 683-4781. From there, we can learn all about your dental needs, your aesthetic goals, and the best way to make your dream smile a reality!