Every patient should be aware of the potential side effects that can come from the process of tooth whitening before undergoing the tooth whitening procedure.
These side effects can potentially occur in every patient that is undergoing the procedure that can whiten their teeth.
These potential side effects that can occur from the tooth whitening process include; Increased Tooth Sensitivity Increased tooth sensitivity is one of the main side effects of teeth whitening procedures.
It can affect the teeth after the procedure has been completed by causing sensitivity within the enamel of the tooth.
The teeth can become sensitive immediately after the treatment has been completed and can remain sensitive to certain temperature for up to six weeks after the treatment - sometimes lasting as long as twelve weeks.
Some patients experience sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures in food and beverages as well as increased sensitivity to sour or other intense flavors.
To prepare for the teeth whitening procedures consider using toothpaste that has been designed for use with sensitive teeth before the procedure.
Continuing use with this toothpaste can help to reduce these effects that may come from the procedure.
Discomfort during the Procedure Discomfort is an issue for many patients during the teeth whitening procedure as the UV lights and laser treatments can become warm through the entire procedure.
For this reason, the patient that is going through the procedure is protected by using cloth and gauze which is applied to the areas of the mouth that are exposed to the lights through the procedure.
This can help to alleviate and prevent the discomfort throughout the procedure as well as after the procedure has been completed.
 Increased Gum Sensitivity Increased gum sensitivity is one of the major complaints that patients have after undergoing the teeth whitening procedure.
Although the dental professional that is completing the procedure will cover these areas to protect the skin around the mouth, the mouth and the lips and gums from the lasers and UV lights there are many patients that still experience sensitivity.
Knowing these side effects before choosing to undergo the procedure can help the patient to decide if in-office teeth whitening procedures are right for them.
At the initial consultation with the dentist that is going to perform the whitening process will be completed in which these potential side effects that may occur from the whitening treatment.
These side effects can potentially occur in every patient that is undergoing the procedure that can whiten their teeth.
These potential side effects that can occur from the tooth whitening process include; Increased Tooth Sensitivity Increased tooth sensitivity is one of the main side effects of teeth whitening procedures.
It can affect the teeth after the procedure has been completed by causing sensitivity within the enamel of the tooth.
The teeth can become sensitive immediately after the treatment has been completed and can remain sensitive to certain temperature for up to six weeks after the treatment - sometimes lasting as long as twelve weeks.
Some patients experience sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures in food and beverages as well as increased sensitivity to sour or other intense flavors.
To prepare for the teeth whitening procedures consider using toothpaste that has been designed for use with sensitive teeth before the procedure.
Continuing use with this toothpaste can help to reduce these effects that may come from the procedure.
Discomfort during the Procedure Discomfort is an issue for many patients during the teeth whitening procedure as the UV lights and laser treatments can become warm through the entire procedure.
For this reason, the patient that is going through the procedure is protected by using cloth and gauze which is applied to the areas of the mouth that are exposed to the lights through the procedure.
This can help to alleviate and prevent the discomfort throughout the procedure as well as after the procedure has been completed.
 Increased Gum Sensitivity Increased gum sensitivity is one of the major complaints that patients have after undergoing the teeth whitening procedure.
Although the dental professional that is completing the procedure will cover these areas to protect the skin around the mouth, the mouth and the lips and gums from the lasers and UV lights there are many patients that still experience sensitivity.
Knowing these side effects before choosing to undergo the procedure can help the patient to decide if in-office teeth whitening procedures are right for them.
At the initial consultation with the dentist that is going to perform the whitening process will be completed in which these potential side effects that may occur from the whitening treatment.