"Maybe stick to room temp treats for a day or two?"
Haha, learned that one the hard way myself...ouch. Fluoride varnish sounds great, but last time I asked, it was kinda pricey. Spacing out sessions definitely helped me though—less sensitivity and easier on the wallet too.
Totally agree about spacing out the sessions—makes a huge difference in comfort levels and budgeting. I've found fluoride varnish helpful too, but honestly, sensitivity toothpaste worked wonders for me between sessions. My dentist recommended applying a thin layer directly onto the teeth and leaving it overnight, and surprisingly, it did ease the discomfort quite a bit. Also, steering clear of acidic foods and drinks for a couple days after whitening can really help reduce sensitivity. Learned that after I made the mistake of drinking orange juice the morning after...definitely not my brightest moment, haha. Anyway, glad to hear spacing things out worked for you too; it's reassuring to know others have had similar experiences.
Interesting, I was actually told not to leave toothpaste on my teeth overnight—my dentist said it could irritate the gums? Maybe it depends on the brand or how sensitive your mouth is. I’m super cautious now after having a weird reaction once. Still trying to figure out what works best for me...
I was actually told not to leave toothpaste on my teeth overnight—my dentist said it could irritate the gums?
Funny, I’ve actually read some dentists recommend leaving a tiny bit of fluoride toothpaste on the teeth at night for extra protection, especially for sensitive spots. Maybe it’s more about how much you use or avoiding the gumline? I get the sensitivity thing though—my gums got a bit red when I tried it too. Seems like it’s one of those “depends on your mouth” situations.
I’m honestly so confused about this stuff. When I got my teeth whitened, they gave me that gel to use at home and said to brush off the excess, but not rinse totally? I was worried about my gums too, since they got kind of tingly after. Is it just me or does every dentist say something a little different? I get nervous about doing it wrong and making things worse. Anyone else get weird irritation after whitening treatments, or is that just part of the process?
