"Glad I'm not the only one who felt like cold water was suddenly an enemy..."
Haha, totally relate to this. When I whitened my teeth last year, even breathing in cold air felt like tiny electric shocks. MI Paste helped me a lot—usually sensitivity eases up within a week or two, hang in there.
Ugh, I feel your pain. When I got veneers for the first time, I swear even room-temperature water felt icy... I was honestly panicking a bit, wondering if I'd made a huge mistake. But after about two weeks, things gradually settled down. My dentist recommended Sensodyne toothpaste, and that seemed to help a lot. Hang in there—it really does get better, even though it feels pretty rough right now.
I remember that feeling all too well—like biting into ice cream with sensitive teeth, except it was just plain water! Honestly, I thought I'd never enjoy a hot coffee again without wincing. But like you said, Sensodyne really helped ease things along. Also, sipping drinks through a straw for the first week or two made a surprising difference. Hang tight, it'll pass quicker than you think... soon you'll be smiling without even thinking about it.
Did you find Sensodyne a bit pricey though? I switched to a cheaper sensitive toothpaste after a couple weeks, and honestly, it worked just as well. Drinking lukewarm tea was my lifesaver until things settled down... patience is key here, trust me.
Sensodyne definitely isn't cheap, I'll give you that. But honestly, I've found it worth the extra few bucks, at least for me. Tried switching to a cheaper sensitive toothpaste once, thinking I'd save some cash, and ended up regretting it. My teeth got sensitive again pretty quickly—maybe it's a personal thing or just bad luck on my part? Lukewarm tea does help temporarily, but I missed drinking ice-cold water without flinching.
You're totally right about patience though... time really is the best healer. Still, sometimes paying a bit more upfront can save you from weeks of discomfort. Guess it depends how sensitive your teeth are and how quickly you want relief. Glad you've found something that works for you though!
