Sensodyne Repair and Protect Whitening Toothpaste,75 ml (Pack of 1)

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Hypersensitivity occurs when the tooth’s dentin layer is exposed. Also known as cavities, these holes result from breakdown caused by acidic or sugary foods . Hot and cold foods cause discomfort by entering the holes and reaching the tooth’s nerves.

Sensodyne fills the tooth and obstructs its nerves. This enables Sensodyne to repair the tooth surface and protect against sensitivity caused by hot and cold foods. Are there any other flavors? 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. 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? Dental treatment: Tooth whitening can cause temporary sensitivity. Professional cleaning and fillings can also lead to sensitivity. Active ingredients cause direct changes in chemical compounds. In contrast, non-active ingredients usually act as binding agents. It is worth noting that they do not affect the body. Sensodyne Repair & Protect Toothpaste summaryIf 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. Sensodyne Repair & Protect comes in Extra Strength and Cool Gel. These are both fairly strong mint flavors. Sensodyne also has an Original Pink flavor, which is more subtle. Is this a whitening toothpaste? Although it prevents the message being passed on, it does not treat the cause of sensitivity, so you could develop sensitivity once again. Sensodyne Repair and Protect formulated to create a protective layer over sensitive areas of your teeth 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?

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.In sum, a good toothpaste will be suited to regular and long-term use. A product’s taste, texture, and design can impact this. Good toothpaste criteria 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 Fluoride If one particular paste doesn’t work, don’t fear – there are plenty more to try. For some people it is simply a case of trial and error to find the perfect sensitive toothpaste. However, it’s important to identify the root cause of your sensitivity to prevent potential long-term issues. If your dentist confirms no underlying issues, a sensitive toothpaste may be a good option if your symptoms are becoming bothersome. How to choose a sensitive toothpaste

Strontium chloride doesn’t treat the root cause of the sensitivity and so you may develop tooth sensitivity again in the future. Take home pastes. Contain stronger concentrations of ingredients, or ingredients not available in normal stores. 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?In terms of managing the sensitivity with toothpastes, you will need to give whatever paste you are using some time to work – about 2-4 weeks. If you are still getting symptoms after this it might be because the product isn’t working for you and then it is time to try something different. When it comes to using the Biomin F with fluoride and GC Tooth Mousse with fluoride I would recommend using the Biomin F for your regular brushing. That means brushing twice daily for two minutes. The manufacturers also recommend that after you finish brushing swirl the foamy toothpaste around your mouth for 30 seconds, and spit out the excess. Do not rinse, with anything, do not eat, and do not drink anything for at least 30 minutes after brushing. Use the Tooth Mousse directly before bed time. Massage a small amount onto the affected tooth. Unfortunately, there are very few toothpastes on the US market which do contain arginine, so choice is limited. However you may also be able to buy arginine-containing products at your dentist’s office to take home. Calcium and Phosphate Ions

Arginine is an essential amino acid, actually found naturally within the body. However the doses found in saliva are much lower than those found in toothpastes. You need to give it a couple of weeks for the effect of strontium chloride to build up before it can take full effect, and then continue to use it even if the symptoms improve. Gum health is key. Avoid gum disease to avoid gum recession. Brush twice daily and use some form of interdental cleaning every day. Glycerin, PEG-8, Silica, Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate (NOVAMIN), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Aroma, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Sodium Saccharin, Limonene 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.They are non abrasive (to avoid worsening any tooth wear related sensitivity). This means an RDA of 250 or below. It takes time for potassium nitrate to work, so there is no instant relief. You need to use these products for a few weeks to see if they work for you, and if they do help – do not stop using them! The table below shows which pastes contain Stannuous Fluroide, and which ones contain Potassium Nitrate. Stannous Fluoride