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Teeth Whitening = Pain

by Justin Ball on August 14th, 2008

A few days ago I broke one of my bottom front teeth. Luckily it didn't hurt, but I figured I should get it fixed. That started a serious of events that led to one of the more painful experiences of my life. They started to fix my tooth but then I mentioned that I had considered whitening my teeth at some point. Since they need to match the color of the filling to the color of your teeth I chose to hold off until I could get my teeth whitened. They couldn't get me in for a while, but I made an appointment and they put me on a call list in case they had a cancellation.

They called this morning and I went in. First they cleaned my teeth. I had a couple of cavities as well. I hate having a numb face all day so I had them do the cavities without the drugs. It hurts a bit but is bearable. Then I had them whiten my teeth. That takes and hour and involves putting in a dental dam which is actually pretty miserable. After that they do 4 bleachings. The dentist told me that my teeth might be sensitive for a while. Sensitive does not describe the hours that follow.

I wouldn't have guessed that bleaching your teeth would be the same as suffering for all your sins in hell. Remember the part where I didn't have them use novacaine? That procedure was preferable to the pain that constantly throbs through your teeth for hours and hours. I finally got desperate and checked around the net and found a mouth was called Theradent. I figured it wouldn't hurt so I drove all over town and found some at Smiths. It wasn't cheap but I've found that when you are in pain you don't care what things cost. I've used it once so far and it makes a big difference - the pain doesn't go away but becomes bearable.

Needless to say I am done with the teeth whitening thing. I would rather deal with off color teeth than be tortured like this again.

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  • Angie
    I got the zoom treatment this morning and though the results are awsome, Ive got to admit it is painful. I normally have a high tolerance for pain but this pain is different. You dont know when it's comming and it's not sore, or pain like a toothache. It's like a zing that shoots though your mouth unexpectedly. I hope it goes away soon.
  • Crest white strips are actually extremely effective, all whitening induces sensitivity pain, although it only temporary. So brush with sensodyne or similiar toothpaste that will ease the pain.
  • Seeing the picture I think it looks bloody and painful. But if you have not done it then do not judge it yet. Experience it for yourself and decide.
  • jbasdf
    The picture wasn't the painful part. It was the three days after that was miserable. I imagine that for a lot of people it isn't so bad, but for quite a few others it is an excruciating experience. Think about what the experience might be like before you decide to try it.
  • leslieray
    Yeah, funny the dentists say it doesn't hurt. Well, sure it doesn't if you are giving the procedure. My sister was in pain and swore never to do it again!!
  • I have never done teeth whitening and I don't ever plan on doing it. I am sitting next to my fiance who just did teeth whitening for our wedding and I've never seen her in so much main. She is gnawing on my shirt/shoulder in pain. I have given her 2 Tylenols which should do the trick considering she's only 47kg, but it's still not working!
  • Nothing to do with fear. My teeth hurt like crazy for several days even after I took advil. I found several posts around the net where people had the same experience. The bleach killed quite a few places in gums and mouth - those haven't totally healed yet.
  • I think teeth whitening is not as painful as you have described, maybe it is because you are afraid of dentist?
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