Did switching toothbrush softness really make that much difference for you? I've always thought the whole "soft vs medium" debate was just marketing hype... but now I'm curious. I usually just grab whatever's on sale, but maybe that's why my teeth feel like they're screaming after whitening sessions, haha. Did you notice improvements right away, or did it take a while to kick in?
Switching to a softer brush actually helped my daughter a lot after her whitening sessions. She used to complain about sensitivity, like you described—teeth "screaming" is exactly right, haha. I was skeptical too, but honestly, after a week or so she said brushing wasn't painful anymore. Might be worth giving it a shot... sometimes these small changes can surprise you. Hope your teeth feel better soon!
I've been thinking about trying a softer brush too, but honestly, after paying for the whitening, I'm hesitant to spend more on special toothpaste or brushes. Did your daughter stick with regular toothpaste, or did she switch to one of those sensitivity ones? I'm kinda hoping to avoid extra costs if possible... my wallet's already screaming louder than my teeth, haha.
Totally get the wallet pain, haha. Honestly, regular toothpaste is usually fine—my cousin went through the same thing and just stuck with her usual brand. Sensitivity pastes help, but they're not a must-have. Give it a few days; your teeth might calm down on their own.
I understand the hesitation about sensitivity toothpaste not being essential, but from personal experience, it can genuinely make a noticeable difference. When I had my teeth whitened professionally last year, regular toothpaste didn't quite cut it for me—my teeth felt pretty sensitive for about a week afterward. Switching temporarily to a sensitivity toothpaste really helped ease that discomfort faster than just waiting it out.
Of course, everyone's different, and your teeth might settle down on their own without any special products. But if you're finding the sensitivity particularly bothersome, giving one of those toothpastes a try—even just for a short period—could be worthwhile. Either way, hang in there...the results are usually worth the temporary inconvenience.
