Addressing Whitening-Related Sensitivity

By  Faith Y. Miller, RDH, MSEd

Tooth whitening processes and products are significant contributors to dentinal hypersensitivity. While patients may be satisfied with the esthetic results of whitening treatment, they may be left unsure of whether the outcome was worth the accompanying pain. Results of a study conducted by Jorgensen and Carroll found that approximately 50% of patients who underwent whitening treatment experienced sensitivity, ranging from mild to severe.¹

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