Sensitivity can definitely drag on a bit... mine lasted around six weeks after whitening. Switching to lukewarm water instead of cold helped me tons. Hang tight, it gets better pretty soon.
"Switching to lukewarm water instead of cold helped me tons."
This is so true... I remember cringing every time I sipped something cold after whitening. Lukewarm drinks were a lifesaver for me too, especially tea (just avoid anything too hot, obviously). Also, toothpaste for sensitive teeth really made a noticeable difference after about a week or so. Hang in there—once the sensitivity fades, you'll be smiling without even thinking about it.
Totally agree about the lukewarm water thing. I used to dread drinking anything cold after whitening sessions—felt like tiny electric shocks in my teeth. Switching to room-temp drinks made a huge difference. Also, my dentist recommended using a fluoride rinse at night, and honestly, it helped ease the sensitivity faster than toothpaste alone. Might be worth trying if you're still struggling a bit... Hang in there, it gets better pretty quickly.
Same here, lukewarm water saved me big time. I remember the first sip of ice-cold soda after whitening—felt like biting into aluminum foil...ouch. Fluoride rinse helped me too, but I also found that avoiding acidic foods (like citrus or tomato sauce) for the first couple days made a noticeable difference. Anyway, glad you're starting to feel confident smiling again. Totally worth the temporary discomfort, right?
Haha, biting into aluminum foil is exactly how I'd describe it too...brutal. Lukewarm water was my go-to for a few days, but weirdly enough, room-temp milk helped me even more. Sounds gross, I know, but it really took the edge off. And yeah, totally agree about avoiding acidic stuff—learned that the hard way after pizza night. Glad you're loving your smile now though, makes all that cringing worth it.
