Everything You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
glamour.comare pretty sensitive—the thought of biting into ice cream sends a shiver down my spine—but I've been using Sensodyne toothpaste for years to desensitize.
According to cosmetic dentist Dr. Marc Lowenberg of in NYC, my obsession with Sensodyne works to my benefit—but he doesn't recommend the treatment for people with extreme sensitivity. “Patients with extremely sensitive teeth and those that have severe recession or decay are not candidates for whitening,” he says. “My recommendation for people with sensitive teeth would be to first use Sensodyne for six weeks prior to getting their teeth whitened.” For Dr.
Sharon Huang, DDS, MICOI of , it's all about talking to your dentist to find the right treatment. “There are many options for people with sensitive teeth; discuss your concerns with your dentist and work with them to create an approach that will deliver whiter teeth, without discomfort,” she says. “At Les Belles, we custom tailor each whitening treatment to minimize sensitivity, it's important to speak to your dentist to determine the best course of treatment.”All things considered, I decided to bite the bullet (pun intended) and try the treatment myself.
But first, I chatted with Dr. Lowenberg and Dr. Huang to answer all my questions…and calm my nerves.Ahead, everything you need to know about , including cost, process, and results.
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