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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.
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Posted 2/14/09 12:02 AM  |
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4ForMe
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Barbara
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth
I use Sensodyne.
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| Posted 2/14/09 7:53 AM |
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WNA01
my 2 boys
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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!!!
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| Posted 2/14/09 10:49 AM |
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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?
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| Posted 2/14/09 8:35 PM |
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WNA01
my 2 boys
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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!
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| Posted 2/15/09 5:11 PM |
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LJSMommy
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth
We use Sensodyne too....it works great for us!
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| Posted 2/15/09 9:49 PM |
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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.
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| Posted 2/16/09 2:42 PM |
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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  . I have gotten better about that and the sensitivity improved.
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| Posted 2/16/09 4:25 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: If you have sensitive teeth
Aquafresh makes a Sensitive toothpaste too - cheaper than Sensodyne but worked for me!
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