One of the best things about being a patient of Montgomery Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is the ability to get really good professionalteeth whitening services in Rockville, MD. Teeth whitening is perhaps the easiest and fastest way to rejuvenate your looks without any invasive surgeries, implants, or permanent changes. This is probably why so many people request this cosmetic dentistry treatment. But professional whitening isn’t ideal for everyone. Those with sensitive teeth may want to explore other options.

Can Sensitive Teeth Undergo Professional Whitening?

The formulations used in professional teeth whitening are much stronger than anything you can buy in a nearby drugstore. While that’s one of the reasons that the professional treatment works better, it’s also one of the reasons that it can irritate sensitive teeth. A light-strength teeth whitening pen might be more suitable to help brighten teeth that are considered sensitive. However, more is at play here than meets the eye—or the teeth, to be more precise.

Sensitive Teeth May Need Treatment

If you have sensitive teeth, it may be because something is amiss in terms of your oral health. Sensitive teeth mean that your nerves are being irritated or stimulated in some way that isn’t “average.” It’s possible that you could have some tooth decay with exposed nerves, and that’s why your teeth hurt when exposed to hot or cold or certain substances.

We recommend that you first have a full dental exam, so our dentist can try to discern the underlying cause of your sensitive teeth. Once that’s remedied, it’s possible that you could be “cured” of sensitive teeth, in which case you could indeed, be a good candidate for professional teeth whitening.

Why not book an appointment today to see yourRockville, MD dentist? A whiter smile could be just an appointment away!