What benefit does 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride provide in a daily application?

Dayli contains 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride (5,000 ppm), the maximum level of fluoride allowed by FDA in a take-home use product. Dayli’s sodium fluoride ions infiltrate the dentinal tubules and effectively block access to the pulp chamber to help relieve tooth sensitivity. Patients who brush with Dayli for one to two weeks prior to whitening […]

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Why do the peroxide bleaching agents found in tooth whitening products cause tooth sensitivity?

The breakdown of the peroxide in whitening products expands dentinal tubules, increasing the pulp’s sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli such as food and beverages. Potential sources include exposure of the tooth to elevated temperature for an extended period of time (activation lights) during bleaching, dehydration of the tooth and the penetration of the peroxide […]

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