Haha, the fountain statue thing is spot-on 😂. Totally normal to feel that chalky weirdness afterward—I had it too, lasted a couple days. Sensitive toothpaste helped me after about 3-4 days, nothing instant though...hang in there, it gets better!
Did sensitive toothpaste really help that much? My daughter tried it after her whitening session, and honestly, we didn't notice much difference. Maybe it depends on the brand or something...did you stick with one type or switch around?
"Did sensitive toothpaste really help that much? My daughter tried it after her whitening session, and honestly, we didn't notice much difference."
Interesting you mention this—I've found sensitive toothpaste to be quite effective personally, but only after consistent use for at least a couple of weeks. Initially, I also thought there wasn't much change, but sticking to one reputable brand made a noticeable difference over time. Perhaps switching around too often doesn't give the active ingredients enough time to build up...? Just a thought based on my experience.
Sensitive toothpaste definitely helped me, but it wasn't an overnight thing. After my whitening session, my teeth were super sensitive—like sharp pains whenever I drank something cold or hot. At first, I thought the toothpaste was useless too, honestly. But my dentist mentioned that the key is consistency and patience. She said the active ingredients need time to build up and actually block those tiny nerve pathways causing the sensitivity.
I stuck with one brand (can't remember exactly which one now, but it was one of the popular ones) and after about three weeks, I noticed a real improvement. It wasn't dramatic at first, just gradually less discomfort until one day I realized I could drink iced tea without wincing. Maybe your daughter just needs to give it a bit more time or try another brand? Everyone's teeth seem to react differently, so what worked for me might not be perfect for her...but it's worth another shot if she's still uncomfortable.
I've had similar experiences with sensitivity after whitening treatments—it can be pretty miserable, honestly. Sensitive toothpaste did help me too, but I found switching up my brushing habits made a noticeable difference. I started using a softer toothbrush and avoided brushing right after acidic foods or drinks (like juice or coffee). It sounds minor, but giving my enamel a break seemed to help the sensitivity calm down quicker. Might be worth experimenting with if the toothpaste alone isn't cutting it yet.
