Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and with good reason! A beautiful, white smile is a stunning sight indeed. Do you use whitening strips at home to keep your pearly whites their absolute whitest? If so, you're not alone.
They are VERY popular, and for good reason. They do work, but at what cost? Using whitening strips at home can definitely cause and enhance sensitivity - in fact, all whitening systems can. But exactly how much sensitivity really depends on you and your unique teeth.
Three real components play a roll in how sensitive your teeth will be from using whitening strips:
1. How naturally thick is your tooth enamel? This factor is purely based on your anatomy. Think of your enamel as a protective layer, so the thinner that layer is the less protection you have against a chemical treatment, and the more sensitive you will be.
2. How much gum recession do you have? Gum recession is caused by brushing too forcefully or can simply occur naturally over time. That exposed area of your teeth where the tooth meets your gums (the root) is already very sensitive, so a whitening product only further irritates that spot.
3. How worn down are your teeth are from grinding and clenching? It's a terrible habit to have, but one that we see very often. Grinding and clenching your teeth wears down the natural enamel on the edges of your teeth and exposes that area to enhanced sensitivity.
Thinking about starting an at-home whitening treatment? We suggest letting us look at the overall condition of your mouth to get a sense of whether or not your an ideal candidate for whitening. So come on in and get ready for your brightest, whitest smile yet :)
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