You may be on a quest for a whiter and brighter smile. This can often be done by avoiding dark beverages and foods. However, changing up the foods you consume can only do so much. In order to get your teeth whiter, you can get a whitening treatment from your dentist or purchase one from the store. With either method, you may experience tooth sensitivity after the procedure is complete. The sensitivity may last a few days or hours depending on your teeth. In order to deal with this sensitivity, there are a few tips that you can use.

Coat Your Teeth in Clove Oil

The best way to deal with tooth sensitivity after a whitening procedure is to coat the affected tooth in a natural analgesic. Clove oil is one of the more popular natural analgesics. The analgesic properties in the herb allow it to aid in pain relief caused by sensitivity. When you experience sensitivity, it may hurt to eat or even open your mouth. The clove oil will help to reduce this sensation or feeling. In order to use clove oil, heat up a few tablespoons of the oil, then transfer to a cotton ball. Run the cotton ball along all of the teeth in your mouth. Avoid drinking any beverages or rinsing your mouth out for at least a few hours. The clove oil may not be accessible in your local grocery store; look for it in a local health foods store.

Drink a Calming Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is considered to be one of the number one calming herbs. The herb is used to calming all kinds of flare-ups or inflammation and can be used to help get your sensitivity under control. Chamomile works best when it is fresh. You can find fresh chamomile in a grocery store or in a home and garden store. The chamomile needs time to sit overnight; therefore, you should create it the night before you plan to whiten your teeth. Boil a bowl of hot water and steep the chamomile in the pot overnight. In the morning or after your procedure, drink the chamomile tea. You can reheat it to room temperature but avoid making it too hot.

Dealing tooth sensitivity can put a damper on anyone's day-to-day lifestyle. Therefore, use these tips to help you get back on track, and talk to a dentist if the sensitivity doesn't subside.