Good point about fluoride being more of a long-term thing... I noticed sensitivity improved quicker with prescription toothpaste too. Either way, glad you're smiling confidently again—nothing beats feeling good about your grin in photos 🙂
Prescription toothpaste was a game-changer for me too. Regular fluoride toothpaste helped a bit over time, but I remember vividly the first time my dentist recommended a prescription one—I was skeptical at first, thinking it was just another upsell. But after about two weeks, I realized my morning coffee wasn't causing that sharp zing anymore... pretty great feeling. Glad you're noticing improvements already; confidence in your smile really does make a huge difference in everyday life.
"I was skeptical at first, thinking it was just another upsell."
Haha, I felt exactly the same way! Kept putting it off because of the cost, but finally caved after a particularly painful ice cream incident... Now I'm hooked. Curious though, anyone notice differences between prescription brands?
Haha, your ice cream incident reminded me of my own "pizza disaster." I was stubbornly avoiding the dentist's recommendation, thinking it was just another way to drain my wallet. Then one night, biting into a slice of pepperoni pizza felt like chewing on lightning bolts... finally gave in after that. Honestly, haven't regretted it since. As for prescription brands, I've tried two different ones and did notice one seemed gentler on sensitivity. Might just be placebo though, who knows?
Yikes, that pizza incident sounds intense... I've been putting off a dentist visit myself, mostly because I'm nervous about sensitivity issues afterward. Interesting you mention noticing a difference between prescription brands—I always assumed they were pretty much identical. Did you find the gentler one helped right away, or did it take some time before you noticed any improvement? I'm probably overthinking this, but hearing your experience helps ease my anxiety a bit.
