I had a similar experience after whitening treatments—my teeth were annoyingly sensitive for days afterward. I initially thought sensitivity toothpaste was mostly marketing hype too, but trying it changed my perspective. It wasn't a miracle cure, but it definitely took the edge off enough to eat and drink normally again. Like you said though, everyone's teeth react differently, so it might not be necessary for everyone...but personally, I'd keep a tube handy just in case.
Interesting you mention sensitivity toothpaste—I gave it a shot too, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Maybe my teeth are just stubborn? Ended up just sipping lukewarm coffee for a week... cheaper than special toothpaste, at least.
"Ended up just sipping lukewarm coffee for a week... cheaper than special toothpaste, at least."
Haha, relatable. I tried sensitivity toothpaste too and didn't notice much at first either. But my dentist mentioned it can take a couple weeks of consistent use before you really feel a difference. Maybe worth another shot?
I feel you on the lukewarm coffee thing... I spent a week drinking iced tea through a straw after whitening. Sensitivity toothpaste didn't do much for me either at first, but weirdly enough, switching brands helped. Maybe it's just trial and error? My dentist also said fluoride rinses can help ease the sensitivity faster, so might be worth checking out if you're desperate to get back to hot coffee again.
Totally relate to the fluoride rinse suggestion. When I got my teeth whitened, sensitivity toothpaste was just meh for me too. But then I started using a fluoride mouthwash every night before bed, and after a few days, things improved noticeably. Still had to avoid piping hot coffee for a bit (which sucked because I'm basically fueled by caffeine), but it definitely sped up the recovery. Guess everyone's teeth react differently... trial and error indeed.
