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Did a 2hr at-home whitening kit today and my teeth are killing me!

s_angels_angel
in Fashion & Beauty
Did anything help you with sensitivity after a whitening process? I hope I can sleep tonight and even more, I hope it subsides by morning! I already took a couple of advil but they don't seem to be helping!
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Re: Did a 2hr at-home whitening kit today and my teeth are killing me!

  • littlemermaidlittlemermaid member
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    If you still feel discomfort in the morning go buy some Sensodyne toothpaste.

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  • Carrot303Carrot303

    This will probably only help you for next time but my Dentist had me order some Gel-Kam from my pharmacy (my pharmacy didn't have it in stock but they got it for me quickly).  It doesn't require a Rx but you do have to get it from the pharmacy.  Just just put it on your toothbrush and brush with it for a minute then spit it out (don't swallow).  It eliminate the pain associated with bleaching.

    I would just pop some Tylenol/Ibuprofen right now and take some tomorrow, too.   

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  • Carrot303Carrot303
    My understanding is that Sensodyne takes a while to start helping but I think the Gel-Kam will work right away.  HTH!  
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  • bim38106bim38106 member
    I had that happen a few years ago. Took some advil, went to sleep, and the pain was gone when I woke up. Hope you feel better soon! I can still vividly remember how awful that sensitivity was and as much as I want to whiten my teeth again, I'm kinda terrified :/
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  • Mrs.ElsieMrs.Elsie
    Try drink hot water. That's what my dentist had me do after I had mine done. It helped numb them
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  • teeah22teeah22 member
    It should only last a day.  Granted it's a sucky day but you should feel better tomorrow.  What pp said is true about Sensodyne, that can take up to 2 weeks to kick in.  If you ever bleach again, you can prep by starting Sensodyne a couple weeks before bleaching.  If you try the 2 hour kind again, I would back it off to 1 hour.
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  • s_angels_angel
    Happy to report the pain didn't keep me awake and I feel fine today. Sad to report my teeth aren't much (if any) whiter. I used the Rembrandt 2-hr kit. I don't recommend it.
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