Accounts of zinging teeth after whitening can make anyone hesitate. For Exchange District residents, this page explains what sensitivity usually involves and how it is handled at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg.
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It is true that whitening can make teeth feel sensitive for a while. That reaction is common, and it is often short-lived. What varies is how strongly people feel it, which is one reason a supervised plan starts by asking about your teeth rather than handing you the strongest gel available.
Professional whitening uses peroxide-based gel to lighten colour within natural teeth. Before choosing a system, the dentist examines your teeth and gums, looks for exposed roots or untreated problems that could make sensitivity worse, and discusses any reactions you have had in the past.
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Temporary sensitivity is a recognized part of whitening, not a sign that something has gone wrong.
Cavities, cracks and recession can make teeth react more, so they are looked for at the outset.
Gel strength, contact time and frequency can all be changed to suit how your teeth respond.
A stronger product is not automatically better. The right approach weighs your starting colour, sensitivity history, schedule and ability to follow instructions.
Your gums and soft tissues are protected, then gel is applied by the dental team. If sensitivity develops during the visit, treatment can be adjusted on the spot.
Custom trays hold prescribed gel against your teeth for a directed time. Because lightening builds over several applications, pacing can be slowed if your teeth react.
Whitening does not change the colour of fillings, bonding, crowns, bridges or veneers, so plan for how they will look next to lighter teeth.
Much of the work of keeping whitening comfortable happens before it starts.
Request your visitDecay, cracks, leaking restorations, recession and gum inflammation can make whitening less comfortable and may need care first.
Areas where gums have pulled back can be more sensitive, and they influence the protocol.
Any earlier sensitivity from whitening products, cold drinks or brushing helps set gel strength and timing.
A baseline lets you see progress, which matters if you choose a slower, gentler plan.
Paying attention to cold, sweet or brushing sensitivity for a few days gives the dentist useful detail.
A form request is only a request. The clinic will contact you to set the appointment time.
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If your teeth do become sensitive, the protocol can change. The dental team may reduce gel concentration, shorten contact time or space out treatments, and may recommend a suitable desensitizing product.
Stopping for a time on your dental team’s advice gives teeth a chance to settle.
Extra gel does not help, and it can make sensitivity more intense.
If pain is sharp or keeps lingering, call the clinic instead of pushing through it.
After the sensitivity settles
Once whitening is done and your teeth feel normal again, a few things affect how your result holds.
Coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, plaque and aging all play a role over time.
Your dental team can suggest suitable products if your teeth remain on the sensitive side.
If you refresh your colour later, the same comfort adjustments can apply.
Sensitivity that seems to be getting worse instead of better deserves a phone call.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)The Exchange District is an area in Winnipeg, and residents who want to whiten are seen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6.
If your teeth already react to cold, mention it when you call (204) 338-3003 or fill in the form, and the clinic will follow up with possible times.
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Ask our teamNo. Some people feel temporary sensitivity and others notice very little. When it does happen, it is often short-lived and can usually be eased by adjusting the plan.
People describe it in different ways, often as a twinge or tenderness, especially with cold. Sharp or lingering pain is different, and you should call the clinic about it.
It can, although change may come more gradually. A slower protocol is one option the dentist may suggest if comfort is a priority for you.
Exposed roots, cracks, decay and natural differences in teeth all affect sensitivity. That is why these are checked before whitening begins.
Follow the instructions you were given, and pause if directed. If the feeling becomes sharp or does not settle, stop and phone the clinic for advice.
Get in touch by phone at (204) 338-3003, or leave your details in the request form along with any worries about sensitivity. Assessment and treatment take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street after a time is confirmed.
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