2 Tips To Get A Whiter Smile Without Experiencing Tooth Sensitivity As A Young Adult
by Harold Coleman
Once you have made it out of your teenage years, you may begin to put more effort into your overall appearance. This largely includes the look of your smile. One of the biggest ways to improve a smile is through whitening. A thorough tooth whitening can transform your teeth from dull to pearly whites. If you choose to whiten your teeth, then this can usually be done with your own at-home kit or with the help of your dentist. Either way, you may experience a slight amount of sensitivity once the procedure is complete. This sensitivity should not last more than a few days, and if it does, then you should notify your dentist. Luckily, there are a few easy tips that you can use to deal with the sensitivity until it goes away on its own.
Use an Analgesic Oral Rinse
Oral rinses will be crucial in order for you to maintain your whitened smile, but they are also beneficial for alleviating tooth sensitivity after the procedure. You can make an analgesic rinse by steeping your favorite analgesic herb in hot water. Alfalfa and ginger root are examples of easy analgesic herbs that you can pick up in your local grocery store. Steep the herb in water, and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Add a bit of lemon juice to the rinse, and use it to clean your entire mouth. Give the oral rinse time to work by holding it in your mouth for several minutes. Once done, use lukewarm water to rinse out the rinse and repeat this process after meals.
Invest in a Sensitivity Toothpaste
Before undergoing a whitening procedure as a young adult, you may want to consider investing in a sensitivity toothpaste. A sensitivity toothpaste will restore the minerals to your teeth that were stripped during the whitening process. This will help to alleviate the sensitivity much faster. In addition, if you've dealt with sensitivity prior to the procedure, then this will help to lessen the sensitivity in the long-term. In order to get the maximum benefits from the toothpaste, it needs to be used after each meal on a daily basis. Brush your teeth using the toothpaste for a few minutes in order to ensure it is absorbed.
As a young adult, this might be your first experience with teeth whitening. Do not allow a little sensitivity to deter you from future whitening. Use these tips to help get the sensitivity under control. Talk to a cosmetic dentist for more information.
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I have never liked my teeth. I had a lot of dental problems, including deep staining and oddly shaped teeth. Every tooth did not have the same shape, and some were rounded while others were more square. Not surprisingly, I never smiled in pictures and not even much in real life. This left people thinking I was mean before they even met me. My dentist told me my best bet to improve the look of my smile was a set of porcelain dental veneers. He said they could make all my teeth white and the same shape. I said I wanted them without any hesitation, and we scheduled my procedures. I love my new teeth, and they really did change my life. I created this blog to help other people living with teeth they don't like realize that they do have options that can improve their smiles and their lives.