# Why Do My Teeth Hurt After Whitening? (And How to Actually Fix It)
**Author:** Dr. Ayaz Malik, BDS | Al Ahad Dental Care, Lahore **Read time:** ~9 minutes **Last updated:** May 2025 — Let me be upfront with you. Teeth whitening sensitivity is the number one reason patients call our clinic in a panic the morning after their first whitening session. They expected a Hollywood smile. Instead, they […]