How to Eliminate Sensitivity During Teeth Whitening – PDP199

Protrusive Dental Podcast

Follow THESE protocols to eliminate teeth whitening sensitivity in your practice – your patients will love you.

Have you ever had a patient who had to stop whitening due to severe sensitivity?

Should we be whitening when there are active carious lesions? (the answer might surprise you)

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In this episode, Dr. Linda Greenwall is back with another phenomenal episode as we dive into this common concern. Together, we discuss practical tips and effective strategies and protocols to help patients achieve radiant smiles without pain.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: We’ve made an infographic to summarise this awesome episode. This one is available freely under the episode in our Protrusive Guidance App.

Highlights of the episode:

• 03:06 Dr. Linda Greenwald’s Background and Experience
• 07:09 Teeth Whitening: A Global Perspective
• 08:31 Diagnosing Teeth Sensitivity
• 14:28 Managing Non-Carious Cervical Lesions (NCCLs)
• 22:30 Using Sensodyne for Sensitivity Management
• 24:36 Exploring Different Sensodyne Products
• 26:26 Bruxism and Occlusal Forces: Mechanisms of Sensitivity
• 29:39 Role of Hydration and Tray Design
• 32:57 Whitening Limitations: Cervical Whitening and Medication Impact
• 36:41 Dehydration and Discoloration
• 42:03 Therapeutic Uses of Whitening Trays
• 48:53 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

Dr. Linda Greenwald invites the Protruseratis to the “Future Dentistry” conference on November 1st at the BDA, featuring dental AI, restorative, orthodontics, and implant innovations.

This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on the Protrusive Guidance App.

This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and C.

AGD code 780 ESTHETICS/COSMETIC DENTISTRY (Tooth whitening/bleaching)

Dentists will be able to:

1. Understand the causes of teeth sensitivity during whitening treatments and conduct thorough diagnostics.

2. Implement pre-whitening protocols such as treating non-carious cervical lesions and recommending desensitizing toothpastes.

3. Gain insights into preventative measures for managing sensitivity in whitening treatments.

If you love this, be sure to check out Dr. Linda’s other Protrusive Episodes: Finally, Some Clarity on Teeth Whitening for Under-18s with Linda Greenwall – PDP096 and ICON Resin Infiltration – Step by Step FULL PROTOCOL – PDP140