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I went yesterday and had my teeth whitened at the dentist. I have my best friend's wedding in September, my benefits totally cover it...why not?

OMG. I didn't know the bleach or whatever it is took the protective layer off the teeth. I didn't know teeth whitening could cause pain.

I had a hyper reaction to it. I was in agony after they took it all off. It took 2 advil, 2 coats of desensitizer a flouride rince just to get me out of the dentist office. I ate sensodine toothpaste and advil for the night. Every tooth felt like it was going to jump out of my head!

White teeth are not worth that. I will never ever ever do that again. I'll live with my teeth, no matter what colour they are!

I did one of those at home kits and it made my teeth hurt too.

This morning I tried this:

http://hellogiggles.com/how-to-whiten-your-teeth-with-hydrogen-peroxide-but-is-it-safe

Diluted hydrogen peroxide. I should've taken a before picture, but I think my teeth look a little whiter. I guess I'll take a pic now and do it for a few days then take a pic.

This time around, my teeth don't hurt.

I did a whitening treatment I purchased from my dentist. My teeth have never been the same and I will forever have to use sensodyne.

(((devistatedmom)))

Oh tooth pain is horrible. I am so sorry you went through that!!

I am showing this post to my 16 year old dd. She has perfect, beautiful teeth but has been bugging me to whiten them. I brush her off because honestly she already looks like Guy Smiley from Sesame Street. Whitening them would be overkill. Remember Ross and his teeth whitening in "Friends"? Yeah.. I am picturing that.

Maybe this will make her stop.

Talking to them, many people have the bleaching, and have no problem whatsoever. Some have some mild pain. My reaction was a hyper one, and I'll tell you, it is not worth it to me to EVER do that again.

I'm also a person that normally has my fillings done without freezing...so I'm not a wuss when it comes to dental work. I never imagined whitening could cause such pain. i didn't even consider there could be a problem! There is no way for them to know if you will react or not.

I'm ok today, a couple of sensitive spots...but livable again. I'll just brush many times today with the sensodine to get them back to pain free. Last night, was not worth it. At. All. I was in tears and could barely talk. I couldn't even brush my teeth before bed last night, they were so bad. I was afraid to put the brush to them.

I'll live with my tea stains from now on, thanks!

I'll just brush many times today with the sensodine to get them back to pain free.

I wouldn't brush everytime unless you are using a very soft toothbrush. In fact, I'd probably just rub it on, add a little water and swish it around your teeth.