Yeah, fluoride treatments might be helpful—I had one last year and noticed a difference with sensitivity. But honestly, even after that, whitening still made my teeth feel a bit sensitive for a few days. Maybe it's just inevitable with whitening procedures? Have you ever tried any gentler at-home options like those whitening strips or trays...wondering if they're easier on the enamel than professional treatments.
I've actually been wondering the same thing... thinking about trying those strips myself, but I'm worried they'll still cause sensitivity. Has anyone found a particular brand that's gentler on sensitive teeth?
"thinking about trying those strips myself, but I'm worried they'll still cause sensitivity."
Yeah, same here... I've tried a couple of brands, and honestly, the cheaper store-brand strips seemed gentler on my teeth than the big-name ones. Maybe worth giving those a shot first to save some cash?
I've noticed the same thing actually. The big-name strips always left my teeth feeling like I'd just bitten into ice cream—ouch. But weirdly enough, the cheaper ones from the drugstore didn't bother me nearly as much. Maybe they're not as strong or something? Either way, definitely worth a try if you're worried about sensitivity... plus, saving a few bucks never hurts, right?
I had a similar experience when I got my teeth whitened professionally a couple years back. Paid a pretty penny for it too, thinking it'd save me the hassle of messing around with strips at home. Well, turns out, the sensitivity afterward was no joke—I remember sipping lukewarm tea for days because anything colder felt like torture. After that, I switched to some generic whitening strips I picked up at the grocery store on sale (figured why not?). Surprisingly, they didn't cause nearly as much pain. Maybe they're weaker or milder somehow? Who knows... but honestly, I'd take slightly slower results over feeling like I've bitten into an ice cube any day. Plus, saving money never hurt anyone either.
