Does Professional Teeth Whitening Hurt?

If you’ve ever had sensitivity after using at-home whitening kits, we have good news. With professional teeth whitening, you get a tailored treatment designed to keep you comfortable.

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Many people want a brighter smile, and products in the store are ready to deliver it. The problem, though, is that store-bought whitening kits often come with a notable side effect: tooth sensitivity.

The active ingredients in teeth whitening products can cause inflammation in your gums and teeth, which contributes to sensitivity. You might have noticed a shock when you took a sip of an iced drink. And that discomfort might have been enough to stop you from using any whitening products you have at home.

Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between a pearly smile and pain-free teeth. If you’ve experienced sensitivity before or you’re worried about future pain, come talk to Nisha Modi, DMD, and our Miracle Smile Dental team in Aubrey, Texas. We can tailor your teeth whitening to help you brighten your smile while avoiding discomfort.

The professional teeth whitening difference

When you buy a store-bought kit, you get the same amount and strength of whitening agent as anyone else in the store. That might be too much or too strong for your specific mouth, leaving you uncomfortable afterward.

At Miracle Smile Dental, our teeth whitening differs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all product, Dr. Modi tailors treatment to you.

If you’ve had tooth sensitivity in the past or worry about being uncomfortable, let her know. This way, Dr. Modi can adjust the amount of whitening agent she applies to your teeth. Less will give you less dramatic whitening, but it will still brighten your smile. And you can always return for another treatment if you want to go even whiter.

What to expect with our teeth whitening approach

When you choose Miracle Smile Dental, the whitening process itself should be pain-free. Dr. Modi applies a barrier to your soft tissues (i.e., your gums and lips) before whitening, which minimizes any inflammation and discomfort that could otherwise occur if the whitening agent came into contact with this tissue.

Then, she applies the professional-grade whitening solution to your teeth and uses the Philips Zoom!® whitening device to activate it, taking about 15 minutes.

To give you the best results possible — teeth up to eight shades lighter — Dr. Modi usually repeats this process two more times. If you experience any discomfort, though, she can adjust treatment as needed.

If you have any sensitivity after treatment, it should be manageable and disappear within a few days.

Dr. Modi and our team are here to help you brighten your smile without pain during treatment and with minimal sensitivity afterward. To learn how we can customize teeth whitening for you, book a time with Dr. Modi. Use our convenient online booking tool to schedule an appointment or contact us at 469-765-3567 today.