"It wasn't completely painless, but definitely manageable."
Glad you mentioned this—it's important to keep expectations realistic. Sensitivity varies so much from person to person, and prepping with sensitivity toothpaste beforehand can make a big difference. I've seen patients who had rough experiences with DIY kits end up pleasantly surprised by professional treatments. Definitely worth discussing your concerns openly with your dentist; they're usually great at tailoring the approach to your comfort level. Hope it continues working out well for you!
Haha, manageable is a good way to put it. I remember when I got mine done, I was expecting some kind of medieval torture device, but it was mostly just awkward sitting there with my mouth wide open for ages. The sensitivity afterward was a bit annoying though—ice cream felt like biting into an iceberg for a couple days. Did anyone else find certain foods or drinks unexpectedly painful after whitening?
I get what you mean about the awkwardness, but honestly, my daughter didn't really complain too much about sensitivity afterward. Maybe younger teeth handle it differently? Or maybe it's just luck... who knows. She actually enjoyed ice cream right after, no problem at all. Did anyone else's kids breeze through it without much discomfort, or did we just get lucky this time?
Hmm, that's reassuring actually. I've been thinking about getting mine whitened soon, but I'm pretty worried about sensitivity afterward... maybe kids' teeth are just tougher? Or maybe your daughter just lucked out. Either way, ice cream right after sounds promising, haha.
My dentist actually mentioned that younger teeth tend to handle whitening better because the enamel is thicker and less worn down. Adult teeth usually have more microscopic cracks and thinner enamel, which can make sensitivity worse afterward. Have you talked to your dentist about using a sensitivity toothpaste beforehand? My husband tried that when he got his teeth whitened, and it seemed to help him quite a bit. Ice cream after sounds good though... maybe I'll suggest that next time we're in!
