title: Treating sensitivity during tooth whitening.
abstract: The most common side effect of tooth whitening is tooth sensitivity. There are a number of materials and techniques for reducing sensitivity. This article focuses on potassium nitrate applied either by brushing before initiating whitening or by application via a tray during whitening to reduce sensitivity. A detailed step-by-step procedure for managing hypersensitive patients is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
authors.forename: Van B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Haywood
mesh_terms: D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010545:Peroxides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D009566:Nitrates; D010545:Peroxides; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides; C023844:potassium nitrate