How long does the gum irritation and sore last? I am dying from the pain and I have healthy teeth & gums.
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Agh- I am so sorry! It is painful and hard to eat for about 3 days. It will start to heal, and the dead gum tissue will fall off (it's gross). It will start feeling better by day 3 and progressively heal. Needless to say I never tried this whitening brand again. Take some pain relief or gum numbing cream they sell for teething babies if you can stand putting it on.
1842895
My son has tried several times (about 4), and felt uncomfortable. Yes, teeth slightly lightened, but it was burning, the continued use of stopped.
1842896
Oh no! I'm so sorry. I think it was just under a week or so if I remember right. Hang in there. :)
1842897
I have healthy teeth and gums as well. While the product was on my gums it hurt A LOT but went away within ~10 minutes after removal. Once I learned to use a smaller amount, there was no pain because it didn't come in contact with my gums. I'm sure everyone is a bit different. I teeth that are rather sensitive and the pain subsided quickly.
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I haven't used for teeth. I did take at first with the intentions of taking a little each day by mouth and swallowing. So I would put under tongue, hold, then swallow. But after a while I discovered it really seemed to help on Sores or irritated areas so I just started using like an antiseptic. I quit taking by mouth but there was no reason I quit doing that. But personally if I was using because of teeth or gums I probably would swish and hold and spit out. But that's just me.
378708
OK, for me I had from waist down back pain, stiffness and terrible aching. My very lower spine felt as if it was fused. I started off abt waistline, then kept moving it down after the 20 mins.. Then I moved over my back pelvic bone (injuries from car accident) and worked that area. I kept this up for several hours. The areas I worked on after the 20 mins were pretty much pain free afterwards for a day or two. But I worked it hard to catch my nerve pathway, Google for illustration. In a month I have only had a couple of episodes of real step stopping pain. My lower back is now loose again and I have much more flexibility. It depends on your source of pain so you will have to judge that for yourself. I use this every day, especially after doing physical work. I no longer am kept awake from discomfort/pain. So for me it really stops the pain for days as long as I keep at it. I have a friend who has a different unit which has 4 pads and she runs her just about all the time. She is so happy to no longer to be on narcotics. She has super severe nerve damage from an illness. I just wish I had known about this unit years ago...would have had a better quality of life. I plan on buying another unit in the future with more pads. This Homedic unit is amazing and convenient device with no battery pack to carry around. Hope this helps.
982119
No sores... no painful white spots on gums or cheek... just teeth that are a bit whiter with regular use.
220066
I did petroleum jelly and it helped some. The last two doses slightly bleached my gums for about 2 hours so don't do it right before you go somewhere. Despite the discomfort it was all worth it in the end. My teeth came out super white!
1317331
Hi :) I would hightly recommend that you don't use this product. I have healthy gums and teeth, and this gel literally burned like crazy! I had to remove it - and I have a super tolerance to pain! If I were you, I would stick to the Crest strips :)
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No, do not brush it on....from the syringe, press out a very, very small dot on the end of your index finger and massage into sore areas of gum and/or teeth. It works instantly to relieve discomfort. Start with less than you think you need untill you get the hang of it. It is great stuff and you'll be glad you have it. It slips around on your finger and gum, but persist using a very small amount at a time, so you don't waste it. I love it!
938378
Yes, my wife's had some episodes with gingivitis where her teeth would be very loose, and after using this on a regular basis for a week or so, her gums tightened up tremendously. I've also had a couple of times where I'd gotten an cavity and it would cause an abcess to appear. With using it for 2-3 days, the infection was entirely gone.
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Sensitivity may occur and this is what this is for..if you experience a burning sensation or irritation from using the whitening solution, brush your teeth, and simply apply a small amount to your teeth traus and wear them for 30 min.. remove and rinse trays and your mouth with cold water. I've only had to do this once and only on lower gums, so I did not use the gel for the top. You can use this twice per day until symptoms are relieved. Do not use the whitening gel while treating your sensitivity.
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It's mainly for tooth and gum irritations(sore gums)!But Nature's Answer have a terrific line of products for teeth and gums,and I'm sure they have products for gum and teeth sensitivity.Good luck in finding the product that is right for you.
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Thank You for taking your time to comment to my question. Hope the DMSO will continue to improve the pain problem for you.I find it helps me alot but can't use it every single day as it does burn the skin.
1286943
I have heard this same thing. It hurt my sisters teeth after a bit. If you have sensitive teeth, then in it will cause pain. It doesn't bother me at all.
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No Very strong damaging to my gums despite following instructions. Gums sore for one week and discolored I sent back and bought crest white strips professional they are improved and stay on teeth very well
1144760
I use it day..night and alternate with Act lozenges and oralmoist. ALL I use any time..but Xylimelts and oralmoist stay put and don't move from roof of mouth or inside jaw on or off gums..this way you don't choke or swallow onr while sleeping..but you can definitely use anytime..not noticeable but dont last as long if your drinking alot of any liquids while you are using them during the day..I carry them with me all three and use for a change..these come in mint flavor too and dissolve slow..my dentist recommend highly and its help keep me from dry mouth cavities ALOT! sugerless gum is also a option if you are needing long periods of time of use and are in a place you can use gum..all I mentioned help alot..I always have these though and all I mentioned were recommended by my dentist. .hope this helps
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About 30 minutes. We have a few so if needed one is out and then another is in the freezer to replace. First one we got was at the dentist after my daughter had wisdom teeth pulled. The gel is soft so it can bend around a joint. We have had them for years and have even bought a few for others!
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I bought mine about 6 mos ago and don't have the whole package. I like it. It says to leave for 15 mins but after the 1st time with NO sensitivity I leave it longer now. I didn't work as fast as the one I got from my old dentist but it is does not leave your teeth or mouth feeling as sensitive as the one from him. I did notice a difference after the first time use but had to use 3 times to get the whiteness I wanted.
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It really whitens your teeth. I have a custom tray I had made at my detist. I did it for 2 hours 7-10 days initially. Now after my 6 month cleaning I use it 2-4 days for upkeep. Using longer than 2 hours really makes teeth sensitive. This quantity last me over a year. I keep it in the refrigerator.