I've noticed the same thing—my teeth usually handle switching brands fine, but once I tried a charcoal toothpaste and... ouch. Guess it's all about trial and error and listening to your teeth. Glad yours are cooperating!
"Guess it's all about trial and error and listening to your teeth."
Haha, exactly—your teeth definitely have their own way of letting you know what's up. Charcoal toothpaste can be pretty abrasive for some folks, so you're not alone there. I've seen patients who swear by it and others who cringe at the mention. Glad you figured out what works (and doesn't) for you... teeth whitening journeys are always a bit of an adventure, aren't they?
Haha, yeah, teeth do have their own way of speaking up—usually at the worst possible moment. I tried charcoal toothpaste once because it was cheaper than a professional whitening session... big mistake. My teeth felt like sandpaper afterward, and I spent days regretting it. Ended up going for a budget-friendly whitening kit instead, and surprisingly, it worked out pretty well. Guess it's true:
"teeth whitening journeys are always a bit of an adventure"
...especially when you're watching your wallet.
I've always been a bit wary of those whitening kits, honestly. Tried one once and ended up with super sensitive teeth for weeks—couldn't even enjoy ice cream without wincing. I get wanting to save money (trust me, dental bills give me anxiety), but sometimes it's worth paying a little extra for peace of mind. Maybe I'm overly cautious, but I'd rather stick with professional whitening every couple years and avoid the DIY drama altogether...
Totally get where you're coming from. My daughter tried one of those kits before prom last year—big mistake. She complained about sensitive teeth for days, and I felt awful. Lesson learned: sometimes DIY just isn't worth the hassle...or the guilt trip from your kid, lol.
