I had a similar experience—sensitivity lasted a good few days after each session. Spacing treatments definitely helped, but honestly, nothing fully stopped the discomfort. Maybe try a gentler at-home kit first to gauge your teeth's reaction before investing further? Hang in there, it does get better...
Totally agree about spacing treatments—it does help ease sensitivity. Have you tried using a toothpaste specifically designed for sensitive teeth a week or two before starting whitening sessions? I've found that prepping teeth beforehand can significantly reduce discomfort afterward. Also, watch out for acidic foods and drinks during the treatment period; they can make things worse. Hang tight, sensitivity usually settles down after a while...
"Have you tried using a toothpaste specifically designed for sensitive teeth a week or two before starting whitening sessions?"
Definitely second this. I started using sensitive toothpaste about ten days before my last whitening, and it made a noticeable difference. Also, rinsing with lukewarm water instead of cold helped me a lot—cold water was brutal at first. Hang in there, it does get easier after the first few days...
Totally agree on the lukewarm water tip, cold water was a nightmare for me too at first. Another thing that helped me was spacing out whitening sessions—doing them every other day instead of daily made sensitivity way more manageable. Worth a shot if you're struggling...
Totally with you on spacing sessions out—I learned that the hard way after pushing through daily whitening and ending up miserable. Lukewarm water was a lifesaver, but also, switching to a toothpaste specifically for sensitive teeth really made a difference for me. It wasn't instant relief, but after about a week, things felt noticeably better. Honestly, patience and gentle care seem key... rushing it just isn't worth the discomfort.
