Sensodyne Repair And Protect 75ml

Product Information

Stannous fluoride is the active ingredient. This enters the dental plaque to form a barrier against damage. This includes areas affected by cavities. How often should I use Sensodyne? Ultimately, tooth sensitivity is caused by exposed dentin tubules (the nerves that sense pain lie within these parts of the tooth). A change in hot/cold/pH etc causes movement of the nerve within the tubule, which causes a pain signal to be sent to your brain. Decide whether to go for SLS-Free. This is worth considering if you suffer from sore gums or ulcers. I go into more detail in my post on the best SLS-Free toothpastes. If you are getting a lot of sensitivity from one tooth I would recommend you see a dental professional who can exclude any problems with the tooth. They might also be able to offer treatments, depending on the cause of the sensitivity, such as applying a professional varnish, or repairing the tooth with filling material. Any advice I give is without assessing you and doesn’t replace advice given by your own dentist. Strontium chloride doesn’t treat the root cause of the sensitivity and so you may develop tooth sensitivity again in the future.

To put it bluntly, there isn’t one single best Sensodyne toothpaste. Other than two different active ingredients, there isn’t an awful lot of difference in the formulations, but there may be a big change in price. A short, sharp pain from the tooth in response to being exposed to hot and cold, or sometimes to sweet and spicy foods. Sometimes the sensitivity also occurs when the tooth is touched, e.g. when brushing the teeth. What causes tooth sensitivity? Sensodyne Repair & Protect is designed to restore teeth by filling exposed holes in the dentin. However, the toothpaste has an RDA rating of 104. The ADA recommended upper limit is 250 This means it features fairly high on the RDA scale. With this in mind, Sensodyne is most suited to those with occasional rather than severe sensitivity. What makes Sensodyne anticavity? Anecdotally the treatments work, and there seems to be a lot of evidence from manufacturers, but there is only limited evidence when reviewed independently by the Cochrane Collaboration. Stannous FluorideIn case none of the products from our list above appeal to you, here are some additional sensitive toothpastes to consider.

Sensodyne Repair & Protect has an Extra Fresh and Cool Gel mint flavor, which freshens breath and helps teeth to feel cleaner. While many people opt for a mint toothpaste, it may cause burning in those adverse to mint flavors. You may want to avoid stannous fluoride containing toothpastes if you are concerned about staining. Generally, stannous fluoride is linked to staining on teeth, also manufacturers claim they can reduce this effect with the correct formulation.

The table below shows which pastes contain Stannuous Fluroide, and which ones contain Potassium Nitrate. Stannous Fluoride Different toothpastes do have different active ingredients for sensitivity. You need to give them a couple of weeks to see if they do have an effect.

Gentle Whitening variety includes Pentasodium Triphosphate and Alumina to help reduce stains, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (a foaming agent)Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening), and not more than 3 times a day, or as recommended by a dentist or doctor. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Minimize swallowing. Spit out after brushing.

Yes, toothpastes formulated for sensitive teeth do work, but you may need to try different active ingredients to find one that works for you. Are there any other products that could help with sensitivity? Yes. Stannous fluoride can remove surface stains. Yet, because it doesn’t contain peroxide, it will not whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. Can I use this with whitening strips?All Sensodyne toothpastes contain either stannous fluoride or potassium nitrate and are useful if you suffer from sensitive teeth. Can sensitive toothpaste cause sensitive teeth? Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (Original, Repair & Prevent, Enamel Repair, Extra Strength, Smart White The Deep Clean variety is a gel as opposed to a paste, and additional ingredients compared to the original flavour include Pentasodium Triphosphate and SLS! Gum health is key. Avoid gum disease to avoid gum recession. Brush twice daily and use some form of interdental cleaning every day.