I had a similar experience with sensitivity toothpaste—it definitely helped, but I still had a few cringe-worthy moments with ice cream afterward, haha. My dentist actually suggested spacing out the whitening sessions into shorter appointments because my teeth were pretty sensitive from years of braces. It took a bit longer overall, but it was way more comfortable. Might be worth asking about that option if you're worried about sensitivity...worked pretty well for me!
Spacing out the sessions sounds like a smart move. My dentist mentioned something similar, but I'm still debating if the extra time commitment is worth it... Hearing your experience makes me think it probably is, though. Thanks for sharing!
I totally get the hesitation about the extra time commitment. When my daughter had hers done, I was like, "Really? We have to come back AGAIN?" 😂 But honestly, spacing it out turned out to be a lifesaver for her. She tends to get a bit anxious sitting in that dentist chair for too long, so shorter sessions made the whole thing way less stressful (for both of us, lol).
Plus, we made a little tradition out of it—after each session we'd grab smoothies or ice cream (dentist-approved, of course 😉). It actually turned into something she looked forward to. So yeah, I think spacing out the sessions might be worth the hassle, especially if it makes the experience more comfortable. Good luck either way!
I can definitely see why spacing out the sessions worked well for your daughter. I've had professional whitening done a couple of times myself, and honestly, sitting in that chair for too long can get pretty uncomfortable—especially if you're prone to sensitivity like I am. Breaking it up into shorter visits really helped me manage the sensitivity better, and I noticed my teeth didn't feel as achy afterward.
Funny you mentioned making a tradition out of it... I did something similar. After each session, I'd treat myself to a nice coffee (through a straw, of course—dentist's orders!). It made the whole process feel less clinical and more like self-care.
I know multiple visits can seem like a hassle at first, but in my experience, it's worth it if it means less discomfort and better results overall. Hope your whitening goes smoothly!
"After each session, I'd treat myself to a nice coffee (through a straw, of course—dentist's orders!)."
Haha, glad I'm not the only one! I used to grab a smoothie afterward—felt like a reward for surviving the sensitivity. Definitely agree shorter sessions help... learned that the hard way myself.
