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If you have sensitive teeth

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Disneygirl
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If you have sensitive teeth

What kind of toothpaste do you use? Lately my teeth have been so sensitive to cold foods. I know I need to get my butt to the dentist but my insurance doesn't kick in till next month.

Posted 2/14/09 12:02 AM
 

4ForMe
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

I use Sensodyne.

Posted 2/14/09 7:53 AM
 

WNA01
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

Im a dental hygienist and so many people have this problem - from just recession or whitening the key is u have to continue using the product for sensitivity. if u stop it the sensitivity will come back.
Sensodyne toothpaste is good. After you brush rinse out with water then dab ur toothbrush with a small amount of sensodyne and spit it out. Dont rinse the toothpaste out. let it bathe ur teeth for at least half hr.
Also u can try using act fluoride rinse at night b4 u go to bed. Dont eat or drink after rinsing with it.
If sensitivity continues there is a prescription toothpaste called Prevident that works wonders... Much stronger than sensodyne.

HTH!!!

Posted 2/14/09 10:49 AM
 

Disneygirl
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

Posted by WNA01

Im a dental hygienist and so many people have this problem - from just recession or whitening the key is u have to continue using the product for sensitivity. if u stop it the sensitivity will come back.
Sensodyne toothpaste is good. After you brush rinse out with water then dab ur toothbrush with a small amount of sensodyne and spit it out. Dont rinse the toothpaste out. let it bathe ur teeth for at least half hr.
Also u can try using act fluoride rinse at night b4 u go to bed. Dont eat or drink after rinsing with it.
If sensitivity continues there is a prescription toothpaste called Prevident that works wonders... Much stronger than sensodyne.

HTH!!!



Thanks I'll give it a shot. Should I be putting the toothpaste directly on my teeth or the gums? Also how soon should I be noticing a difference if it's going to work?

Posted 2/14/09 8:35 PM
 

WNA01
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

put the toothpaste on ur teeth. Ul notice a difference withink a week to two weeks if u use it consistantly!

Posted 2/15/09 5:11 PM
 

LJSMommy
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

We use Sensodyne too....it works great for us!

Posted 2/15/09 9:49 PM
 

kristinel
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

I used to use Sensodyne but it didn't work too well for me. I've since switched to Crest ProHealth and have no complaints.

Posted 2/16/09 2:42 PM
 

Kerie-is-so-very
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

Posted by WNA01

Im a dental hygienist and so many people have this problem - from just recession or whitening the key is u have to continue using the product for sensitivity. if u stop it the sensitivity will come back.
Sensodyne toothpaste is good. After you brush rinse out with water then dab ur toothbrush with a small amount of sensodyne and spit it out. Dont rinse the toothpaste out. let it bathe ur teeth for at least half hr.
Also u can try using act fluoride rinse at night b4 u go to bed. Dont eat or drink after rinsing with it.
If sensitivity continues there is a prescription toothpaste called Prevident that works wonders... Much stronger than sensodyne.

HTH!!!



I brush with Sensodyne. It works as long as I use it consistently. I'd like to try the method you mentioned. I just wanted to say that if you just brush with Sensodyne it will help after a while! Also, I have had treatments at the dentist's office for hypersensitivity. I used to brush too often, like an OCD type of thing Chat Icon . I have gotten better about that and the sensitivity improved.

Posted 2/16/09 4:25 PM
 

CaseyGirl
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth

Aquafresh makes a Sensitive toothpaste too - cheaper than Sensodyne but worked for me!

Posted 2/16/09 6:48 PM
 
 

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