 An Effectual Desensitizer Toothpaste |
| Review Date: March 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James Koenig, Minnesota |
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 frankly with the pulp (nerve center) of the tooth. Most people have sensitive teeth because of gum depression exposing the root go up, (or lessening 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 valuable to grasp that Sensodyne does not work immediately. It takes up to 2-4 weeks of unremitting 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 fantastic product for those with sensitive teeth.
Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS |
One Man's Experience With Sensodyne
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| Review Date: October 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Zachary Koenig, Fergus Falls, MN |
A few months ago, I awoke one daylight 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 distress with teeth sensitivity before, but on the advice of my Dad (a dentist) I bought this product.
After just a few days of roughness this paste on the sensitive tooth, my conundrum completely disappeared and I have not had any tribulations 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 but, that whatever sensitivity-relieving product you buy (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 fundamentals. |
Reduces canker sores!
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| Review Date: August 23, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Eve Lyn, |
| One benefit of this toothpaste is that it is made without sodium laurel sulfate, an ingredient often added to make 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 urge this flavor! Tastes excellent--even the kids use it!--and foams plenty. |
MUST BUY For Sensitive Teeth Sufferers
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| Review Date: June 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Daniel McKinnon, Tewksbury, MA USA |
Having sensitive teeth from being a huge soda drinker as a kid, I cringed at even the sight of chocolate cake and was commencement to experience pain and agony at sugars, colds, hots, basically whatever thing extreme was making me jump out of my shoes, looking for any official pardon 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 sufferable was Sensodyne toothpaste. Much improved from the formulas that were out 20 years ago, the new flavors are very excellent 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 huge 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!!
***** Peak POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION |
Sensitive Teeth
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| Review Date: December 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Ana Mardoll, United States |
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 whatever thing else. I've been brushing with it for over a year with very excellent consequences - 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 grant drinking straws. Thank you, Sensodyne!
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