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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
An Effective Desensitizer Toothpaste
I am a dentist who recommends Sensodyne toothpaste for my patients with sensitive teeth. I give it 5-stars because it has a proven track-record of many years of effectiveness.
The active ingredient in any toothpaste that is advertized as a "desensitizing toothpaste" is potassium nitrate. Potassium nitrate works by plugging the micro dentinal tubules that...
Published 18 months ago by James Koenig
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Sensitivity became much worse
Rather than alleviating my sensitivity, Sensodyne severely aggravated it. Before I used Sensodyne, I felt pain when I drank something cold. After I used Sensodyne, I felt pain all the time. It was *excruciating*. I switched to Toms of Maine Sensitive Care SLS-Free Antiplaque Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Wintermint - 4 Oz, and that finally relieved my pain and...
Published 13 months ago by Winnie
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
An Effective Desensitizer Toothpaste, March 9, 2009
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
I am a dentist who recommends Sensodyne toothpaste for my patients with sensitive teeth. I give it 5-stars because it has a proven track-record of many years of effectiveness.
The active ingredient in any toothpaste that is advertized as a "desensitizing toothpaste" is potassium nitrate. Potassium nitrate works by plugging the micro dentinal tubules that communicate directly with the pulp (nerve center) of the tooth. Most people have sensitive teeth because of gum recession exposing the root surface, (or thinning enamel) thus exposing the dentinal tubules. If the tubules are touched, exposed to sugar, or cold, fluid moves in the tubule and this is perceived as pain. With repeated exposure, potassium nitrate effectively plugs up the dentinal tubules to lessen or completely eliminate sensitivity.
This toothpaste will not work on teeth with cavities, or teeth with abscesses - it only works on teeth with exposed dentinal tubules.
It is also important to realize that Sensodyne does not work immediately. It takes up to 2-4 weeks of continuous daily exposure for the product to work.
Sensodyne can be used as a "stand-alone" toothpaste, since it has fluoride in it, or it can be used just for sensitive areas.
Finally, the effect of the potassium nitrate will wear off over time, so it is likely one will need to repeat the treatment as sensitivity returns.
This is a great product for those with sensitive teeth.
Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
One Man's Experience With Sensodyne, October 28, 2008
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
A few months ago, I awoke one morning with a very sensitive upper front tooth. Each time a cold substance (even a rush of air) passed over that tooth, it would send a jolt of pain through my mouth.
I was puzzled by this, as I had never had trouble with teeth sensitivity before, but on the advice of my Dad (a dentist) I purchased this product.
After just a few days of rubbing this paste on the sensitive tooth, my problem completely disappeared and I have not had any problems since! I now alternate brushing with this product and a better-tasting paste (the chalky taste is the one downside of Sensodyne) and that system seems to prevent any sensitivity from developing.
Make sure however, that whatever sensitivity-relieving product you purchase (whether Sensodyne or others) contains the active ingredient Potassium Nitrate (5%), which will fill in the areas in the tooth that are exposed to the cold elements.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Reduces canker sores!, August 23, 2006
One benefit of this toothpaste is that it is made without sodium laurel sulfate, an ingredient often added to create foam. Some people find that this ingredient is rough on the soft tissue in their mouths and can cause canker sores. When I started using Sensodyne, the occurrence of canker sores in my mouth dropped dramatically! All my kids use it, too, since they tend to get canker sores as well. Watch out--some flavors of Sensodyne do have sodium laurel sulfate. I highly recommend this flavor! Tastes good--even the kids use it!--and foams plenty.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
MUST BUY For Sensitive Teeth Sufferers, June 21, 2006
Having sensitive teeth from being a huge soda drinker as a kid, I cringed at even the sight of chocolate cake and was beginning to experience pain and agony at sugars, colds, hots, basically anything extreme was making me jump out of my shoes, looking for any reprieve that I could find. I tried fluoride gels, Act, brushing and flossing more often, and while all this helped, the thing that really made my life more bearable was Sensodyne toothpaste. Much improved from the formulas that were out 20 years ago, the new flavors are very good and there are many flavors to choose from (back in the day there was only 1). My personal favorite is Cool Gel, but if you suffer from sensitive teeth, any flavor will be perfectly acceptable if it helps your teeth feel better. Sensodyne works by filling nodules in your teeth with fluoride and it can be considered a type of 'patch' for the worn down areas of your mouth. Unlike other 'magic' elixirs out on the market, Sensodyne really DOES work and you'll never know how you lived without it!
Try it now and you WON'T go back!!
***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Does What It Says, April 22, 2009
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
This is a great whitening toothpaste. It works for me as well as Rembrandt. This one takes away the sensitivity I was noticing with my other whitening toothpaste. It also tastes good. I won't use anything else.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Tooth PASTE not one of those gells, January 30, 2009
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
I like this toothpaste. It has reduced my tooth sensitivity and it is an actual paste, not a gell. I do not like those minty gells so many have changed to. Be careful, Sensodyne does come in a gell. I have purchased some by mistake.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Sensitive Teeth, December 18, 2008
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
Sensodyne Toothpaste / B000FKHT0E
I have really sensitive teeth. I have to use drinking straws when my drink has ice in it, I shudder when I see someone bit into an ice cream cone. My dentist recommended Sensodyne and I will now never use anything else. I've been brushing with it for over a year with very good results - I still don't care for ice cream, but cold drinks no longer send chills down my spine and I don't have to go without liquids if the restaurant doesn't provide drinking straws. Thank you, Sensodyne!
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Husband started using it, July 16, 2010
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
The dentist suggested that my husband start using. I kept on with my regular toothpast (Crest). I used his when I ran out. Started using his. Has a great taste.
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If you have sensitive teeth, the only way to go, March 21, 2010
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
As long as you're brushing, you may as well whiten and get rid of those coffee stains! But it takes a long time with this as the product works very gradually. You will be rewarded if you are persistent and consistent. If you brush electric, move the brush head very slowly and it woks much better.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Sensitivity became much worse, July 31, 2009
This review is from: Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Extra Whitening, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)
Rather than alleviating my sensitivity, Sensodyne severely aggravated it. Before I used Sensodyne, I felt pain when I drank something cold. After I used Sensodyne, I felt pain all the time. It was *excruciating*. I switched to Toms of Maine Sensitive Care SLS-Free Antiplaque Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Wintermint - 4 Oz, and that finally relieved my pain and sensitivity. Not only do the Tom's of Maine products work, they are also all cruelty free (no animal testing, ever).
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