Yeah, sensitivity after braces can be a real pain...literally. Mine lasted a good month or so. I tried the toothpaste switch too, and it definitely helped ease things quicker. Hang in there—it gets better pretty soon, and you'll be back to enjoying ice cream without cringing. Congrats on finally feeling good about your smile again, btw. That's a big deal.
Mine lasted closer to two months, probably because I kept putting off buying the sensitive toothpaste (typical me, trying to save a few bucks). Once I finally switched, though, things improved pretty quick. Totally worth it to smile without worrying about how my teeth look in pics anymore.
"typical me, trying to save a few bucks"
Haha, I totally get that... I've seen patients delay switching toothpastes or treatments for similar reasons. Glad you finally made the switch though—it's always nice when something simple makes such a noticeable difference.
Did you really notice a difference just by switching toothpaste? I've always assumed that's mostly marketing hype... maybe I've been missing out on something simple all this time. Curious now if it's worth trying myself.
Honestly, I used to think the same thing until my dentist nudged me into trying a sensitive toothpaste. Took a couple weeks, but the difference was pretty noticeable—less discomfort, brighter smile. Might be worth a shot... doesn't hurt to experiment a bit.
