The main thing was just steering clear of ice water and soup for a couple days... seemed to do the trick.
Funny, I had the opposite reaction—my teeth got super sensitive after whitening, even with the “sensitive” toothpaste. Maybe it’s just me? I had to avoid anything cold for almost a week, which was rough because I basically live on iced coffee. It’s wild how everyone’s mouth reacts so differently. Did you notice any weird aftertaste from the regular toothpaste, or was it all good?
That sensitivity is so common after whitening—you're definitely not alone there. I’ve seen people react totally differently, even with the same products. Sensitive toothpaste helps some, but for others, it’s just a waiting game. I know what you mean about cold drinks... iced coffee is basically a food group for me, too. As for aftertaste, regular toothpaste can sometimes taste a bit off right after whitening, but it usually fades in a day or two. Hang in there—it should settle down soon.
Yeah, the sensitivity hit me pretty hard too—especially with anything cold. I tried switching to a cheaper sensitive toothpaste, and it helped a bit, but honestly, it was mostly just waiting it out. The aftertaste thing is weird, right? Mine lingered for a couple days but faded. At least the results are quick... just wish the side effects weren’t part of the deal.
The aftertaste thing is weird, right? Mine lingered for a couple days but faded.
That aftertaste is no joke. My kid had their first whitening session last month, and the “minty fresh” flavor was more like “chemical mystery” for a solid two days. We joked that their breath could probably strip paint. The sensitivity was rougher than I expected, honestly—ice cream was a big nope for about a week. I tried giving them the sensitive toothpaste too, but it only helped so much.
Funny thing is, the dentist warned us about the sensitivity, but didn’t say much about the weird taste. I guess it’s one of those things you just have to experience to believe. The upside is the results really did show up fast, which was a nice surprise for both of us. Still, I wish there was a way to get the bright teeth without the “ouch” and the lingering flavor. Maybe next time I’ll ask if there’s a kid-friendlier version… or just stock up on smoothies.
That “chemical mystery” flavor is way too real. I had trays for whitening a couple months back and honestly, I was so stressed about the taste sticking around. I kept brushing and chewing gum but nothing really helped until it just… faded. The sensitivity freaked me out even more than the taste, though. I was on edge every time I took a sip of water. It’s wild how fast the whitening works, but I wish they’d warn you more about all the weird side effects, not just the obvious stuff.
