"fluoride mouthwash made the biggest difference"
Interesting, fluoride mouthwash didn't do much for me personally. I found that alternating sensitive toothpaste with a remineralizing gel worked better. Took a few weeks though... patience is key, unfortunately.
"Interesting, fluoride mouthwash didn't do much for me personally."
Same here, actually. Fluoride mouthwash was okay, but I didn't notice a huge difference either. I think it really depends on what's causing your sensitivity or discoloration in the first place. For me, it turned out my enamel was just worn down from years of acidic foods and drinks (coffee addict here, guilty as charged...).
I ended up trying a remineralizing toothpaste too, and honestly, it helped more than I expected. Took about a month before I noticed real improvement, but it was worth the wait. Professional whitening was tempting, but the price tag made me hesitate—I'm always looking for budget-friendly alternatives first. Glad to hear patience paid off for you as well!
Yeah, fluoride mouthwash never really did much for me either. Did you ever try those whitening strips? I gave them a shot once, but my teeth got super sensitive afterward—couldn't even drink cold water comfortably for days. Ended up sticking with a gentle whitening toothpaste instead. It's slower, but at least I can still enjoy my iced coffee without wincing... priorities, right?
Totally get what you mean about the sensitivity—it's pretty common with whitening strips. They're effective, but the peroxide concentration can be harsh for some people. Gentle whitening toothpaste is a solid alternative, especially if you're patient. Another tip is to space out treatments or use a sensitivity toothpaste beforehand to help minimize discomfort. I do that myself, because giving up iced coffee just isn't an option... priorities indeed.
I've been there with the sensitivity issue too—it's no joke. I remember the first time I tried professional whitening, my teeth felt like tiny electric shocks every time I drank something cold... not fun. But spacing out treatments definitely helps, and using sensitivity toothpaste beforehand made a noticeable difference for me. Hang in there, it usually gets better after a few sessions. And yeah, giving up coffee? Not happening here either... priorities are priorities.
