Honestly, your description was spot-on:Seriously, that's exactly how I'd describe it too. Fluoride gel definitely helps, but I also found brushing with sensitive toothpaste for a week or two be...
Totally relate to this! Sensitive toothpaste beforehand is a lifesaver. Also, sipping room-temp water instead of cold helped me a ton...sounds weird, but it really cuts down on the "tiny lightning bolts," lol. Hang tight, you'll love the results soon enough.
Sensitive toothpaste is great, but honestly, I didn't notice much difference with room-temp water. Weirdly enough, chewing sugar-free gum afterward helped distract me from the zaps...maybe it's just me being easily distracted though, lol.
"Weirdly enough, chewing sugar-free gum afterward helped distract me from the zaps..."
Actually, that's not weird at all...my dentist recommended chewing gum after whitening sessions. Apparently, it boosts saliva production and helps reduce sensitivity a bit. I always keep some handy after treatments—makes me feel less anxious about those random jolts. Glad it's not just me relying on gum to cope, haha.
Apparently, it boosts saliva production and helps reduce sensitivity a bit.
Interesting, I hadn't heard about gum helping with sensitivity before. My kid had whitening done recently, and the dentist suggested using a fluoride rinse afterward to help with the zaps. It seemed to help a bit, but now I'm wondering if gum might've been easier (and tastier) for him to manage. Did your dentist mention if certain types or flavors of gum work better than others? I know mint can sometimes feel extra cooling, but maybe that's just psychological... Curious if anyone else has tried other methods like special toothpastes or gels that worked better for sensitivity after whitening.
I've never thought about gum for sensitivity either, but it makes sense when you think about saliva helping neutralize acids and soothe nerves. After my whitening, the dentist recommended a toothpaste specifically for sensitivity (I think it was Sensodyne Rapid Relief?), and honestly, it worked pretty well after a couple days of regular use. Mint gum might feel refreshing, but I wonder if fruity flavors would be gentler when your teeth are already sensitive... Has anyone noticed a difference with flavors?
