Why does no one ever tell you how much Zoom teeth whitening HURTS?? (product, bleaching)

[whatisthedealwith]

Because seriously, if they had, I would have just lived without it. Yikes. I went today and its like every tooth needs a root canal. And I was just at the dentist last week for a cleaning-- healthy teeth and gums, no cavities. I don't know how people STAND this! Never ever again.

[goodheathen]

Amen. The second time I had it, the pain wasn't as bad, but the results again quickly went away.

[runswithscissors]

I had Zoom and no problems at all. You say you were at the dentist with no cavities etc. Did HE do the Zoom? It sounds like you went somewhere else. I've read about people setting up Zoom kiosks that are not dentists so if you used one of them I'd be wondering if that's the problem. And my results lasted a LONG time, over a year. Of course, they give get additional vials of the product with the molds and you need to revitalize them every so often.

I would NEVER have Zoom anywhere other than my dentists.

[goodheathen]

I had it at the same dental office both times.

[cindersslipper]

Crikey I'm not sure if it should hurt but I do know it makes your teeth sensitive for a while as does regular bleaching if you overdo it.

Are you using a special after paste or just your usual toothpaste?

Your dentist probably has an expensive product but try sensodyne.

[KittenSparkles]

Buy a rinse at the drug store that has fluoride in it and rinse twice a day - that will help gradually decrease the sensitivity.

[goodheathen]

That's interesting - I don't normally use fluoridated toothpaste nor drink fluoridated water.