That “fake-smooth” thing is so real—thought it was just me. I started using a sensitivity toothpaste after my first big adjustment, because the cold water at the dentist made me nearly jump out of the chair. My ortho gave me that “you really should be using this” look, too. After a week, my teeth felt almost…slippery? Like I’d waxed them or something. I kept running my tongue over them, half-expecting it to squeak.
Honestly, I can’t tell if it’s actually helping with the sensitivity or if it’s just masking it for a while. Some days, biting into an apple still feels like a dare. But skipping crunchy stuff forever sounds impossible (chips are basically my emotional support snack). I get anxious about every new thing I try, so I keep second-guessing if the paste is doing anything.
I read somewhere that those pastes can fill in tiny cracks temporarily, which might explain the weird smoothness. But yeah, it does feel kind of unnatural. At least it’s not just me noticing it.
That slippery feeling is familiar. I always wonder if the paste is just coating things over or actually helping long-term. Have you noticed any difference in how your teeth react to hot stuff, or is it just cold that’s still a problem?
I hear what you’re saying about that slick feeling from those enamel pastes. Honestly, I’ve always wondered if it’s just a fancy layer that rinses off with your morning coffee. I’ve tried a couple of those “repair” toothpastes over the years, and I gotta admit, I’m not convinced they do much more than make my mouth feel like I just waxed my teeth.
Funny thing is, hot stuff never really bothered me, even when my teeth got super sensitive. It’s always the cold stuff—ice water, popsicles, that sort of thing—that makes me wince. I’ve heard some folks say their sensitivity goes both ways, but for me, hot soup is fine, ice cream is torture. Maybe it’s just how my teeth are wired.
But here’s the thing: I started using a prescription-strength fluoride gel my dentist gave me after some dental work last year. Not as slick as those pastes, but it seems to actually help in the long run. Takes a bit of patience—nothing instant—but after a couple months, I noticed cold drinks didn’t sting quite as bad. Still get the occasional zap if I’m not careful, but it’s manageable.
I’m a bit skeptical about anything that promises to “rebuild” enamel overnight. If it was that easy, none of us would be on this thread! Sometimes I think these companies bank on us wanting a quick fix. In my experience, it’s more about sticking to the boring routine—fluoride, gentle brushing, and laying off the acidic stuff as much as possible. Not glamorous, but it works better than most of the miracle pastes I’ve tried.
Curious if anyone’s actually had more luck with those new pastes or if it’s just clever marketing doing its thing...
That “just waxed my teeth” feeling is way too real—sometimes I feel like I could slide a ping pong ball off my front tooth after brushing with those fancy pastes. Same deal here: cold stuff is my nemesis, but hot drinks? No problem. I tried one of those enamel repair pastes last winter and honestly, it felt nice for about an hour, then I’d drink something cold and… nope, still zapped. Lately I’m sticking with fluoride mouth rinse and the world’s softest toothbrush. Not exciting, but at least it doesn’t make me paranoid every time I walk by the freezer aisle.
That freezer aisle paranoia is real—my kiddo literally winces if we open the fridge too long, so I get it. We’ve been through a bunch of “sensitive” toothpastes and even tried those little paint-on gels from the dentist, but the results never seem to last more than a day or two. The fluoride rinse helps her, but she still avoids popsicles like they’re poison.
Curious if you ever noticed certain foods triggering it more than others? For us, sour candies are an instant regret, but she can eat ice cream if she lets it melt a bit first. I sometimes wonder if it’s less about the cold and more about how long it sits on her teeth… or maybe I’m overthinking. Anyway, has anyone had luck with those prescription-strength pastes the dentist gives out? I’m tempted, but not sure if it’s worth the hassle.