Recently I have noticed that one or two teeth are sensitive to ice cold drinks.
I intend to discuss it with my dentist at the next scheduled visit.
In the meantime, I bought some Oral-B Gentle Mint Gum Care & Sensitivity Repair toothpaste.
Using the toothpaste with an Oral-B electric toothbrush, I find that it liquefies quickly and drips from the end of the toothbrush handle.
Is this a characteristic of all toothpastes for sensitive teeth? I am hoping there is something with a texture like a normal toothpaste.
Please Recommend a Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
[Deactivated] on 24/08/2021 - 11:48
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Sensodyne Toothpastes are a household favourite. Parents and Dentist swear by their products.
I don't typically use it as I don't have these issues, but earlier in the year when I had my wisdom's removed I had crazy sensitivity in the pockets left behind.
Specialist (who removed teeth) also recommended brushing with and applying Sensodyne paste to sensitive areas overnight.
Specifically recommended the Sensitivity & Gum range for me (given the circumstances) and it totally cleared everything up. I got the extra fresh one and it was like any other minty toothpaste (unlike most Sensodyne that taste like ass) and had no liquifying issues. Cost is a bit more than regulars but its only a few $ and I was eating ice-cream the day after.(https://www.sensodyne.com/en-au/oral-hygiene-products/) - link for range (the Sensitivity & Gum range might only be available at pharmacies)
I use Sensodyne Repair with Novamin. (I suspect that they use less Novamin because it repairs too well, thereby ending the need for Sensodyne.) Anyway, I had no problem with it. One thing to note with sensitive/split teeth is that initially you should let the paste sit on the tooth for a few minutes before brushing. Then it builds up to end the sensitivity. After a week or so, you just use it like normal toothpaste, i.e. brush straight away. I tried Colgate, but it wasn't as good.
…and don't rinse after bushing. Let the residual toothpaste stay on the teeth for maximum effectiveness.
All the sensitive toothpaste I've found are all smoother in texture than regular toothpaste. Closest to normal for me would be Colgate Sensitive Pro-relief.
Alternative to brushing with sensitive toothpaste for sensitivity if the problem is localised to just a few teeth. Take a smear on your finger and rub it onto the sensitive teeth and let it sit for 5mins after brushing with any fluoridated toothpaste.
Review with your dentist and treat the underlying cause of the sensitivity rather than just the symptoms so it doesn't become worse.
Some causes can't be fixed or are very expensive to fix, e.g cracked tooth.
Sensodyne is my go to product but they keep pumping the price up. Bastards
I have found Colgate Sensitive to work the best for me.
I think my teeth are accustomed to Colgate products (specifically, anything with the word Total in it). If I use Oral B products it seems my sensitivity just increases.
As someone that has been through extreme tooth sensitivity, I've spent a lot of money on all the fancy hypes like Biomin (Novamin's fancy cousin) and none of them have worked for my "acute pain" as well as Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief. My pain was so bad I had trouble sleeping and my dentist was adamant that it was just sensitivity and not a sick tooth or gums. I was almost willing to get silver diamine fluoride and risk black staining. The dentist said she could try a filling over a very sensitive spot where the gum seems more recessed, but that was it.
In the end, I found brushing with Colgate Total reduces flare ups for me for whatever reason. When I do have a flare up I use Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief (Pro-argin), put in on my finger and massage the gums. Then I leave it my mouth for a few minutes, using it as a mouthwash as the saliva builds up. I don't brush with it. I could be imagining things but it seemed to stop working when I used it everyday. I just use it as a pseudo-numbing agent when necessary. I don't plan to bite into ice blocks.
If I'm going through a sensitive stage I'll neutralise any acidic foods I eat with a solution of baking soda afterwards. I have no idea why I have these occasional bouts of extreme sensitivity. I think nut bars everyday are a no-go.
Combo of Colgate Sensitive Pro-relief and Colgate Slim Soft Toothbrush (Charcoal).
A big thank you to all who commented. Very helpful advice indeed 😊
So generally isn't really characteristic. I find the sensitive ones slightly thicker, more viscous.
And agreed with other comments in here that mention don't rinse out with water after you finished brushing, just spit it out.
One thing also worth doing, to avoid cavities and to strengthen enamel, is to brush at least once a day with Neutrafluor 5000. You only need to use a small amount on your toothbrush and make sure to spit it out and avoid swallowing too much of it. I use this now and skip the sensitive toothpaste and no longer have much sensitivity - but YMMV.
Get toothpaste with novamin in it.
Avoid acidic foods/drinks and drink plenty of water until your dentist can advise the solution.
I would keep using the same toothpaste for now as it "works" for you.