Sensitive Teeth?

Question

My teeth have become very sensitive since I started using an electric toothbrush. My mid-day, I can hardly talk at work. I started using Sensodyne toothpaste about 4 days ago (twice a day at the moment). It is not working yet, but is it too soon to seen an improvement. I am not registered with a dentist at the moment, so cannot visit one unless in an emergency. I don't want to waste their time, only to be told to carry on using the sensodyne toothpaste. Anybody else suffer with this? Should I give the toothpaste a bit more time to work??

Answer 1

I got sensitive teeth after using a sonic toothbrush. I found that before going to bed on a night time, if i coated each tooth with sensodyne tooth paste it made the next day bearable.

I spoke to my dentist about electronic toothbrushes and she advised to stop using it. The bristles were actually rubbing off the enamel and taking the gum line back. She also suggested using a toothpaste that repairs the enamel.

Answer 2

I think the sensitive toothpaste does take longer to work. Give it at least 10 days. My husband goes through this with his teeth. They are very sensitive and he has to make a conscious effort to brush gently. They also told him to floss every day, even though it can be uncomfortable at first, eventually your teeth and gums get used to it, and they told him that would help with the sensitivity. If your teeth still hurt by this time next week, you should see a dentist. Or you could try to get an appointment now, the fact that your teeth hurt so much that you can barely talk might indicate that something else is wrong. Good Luck.

Answer 3

As well as just brushing with the Sensodyne, try rubbing it onto the sensitive areas like a cream or ointment. Leave it on the surface of the tooth (ie don't rinse your mouth, eat or drink) for as long as possible and it should be more effective. This is easiest to do before you go to bed but if the sensitivity is really bad then carry the sensodyne in your bag so you can reapply it throughout the day.

Answer 4

Hi there. I have experience a very similar problem from using electric toothbrushes. Sensodyne toothpaste should help (I think 4 days is too soon for the effects to be noticed) but I think the best solution is to be careful how you brush around the gumline.

This doesn't mean that you shouldn't brush there, it's very important that you do. Just gently skim around them and try not to focus on any one area for too long. A second or two should be plenty of time per tooth.

Answer 5

Yes keep persevering with the Sensodyne. It will eventually help the situation. I would however, register with a dentist as you may have some underlying problems, which only they can get to the bottom of. I do suffer with sensitive teeth, but have found that using Sensodyne and a sonicare toothbrush does help.

Answer 6

Certainly give it a bit more time. I have the same thing and i use Sensodyne, but it did take a few weeks to actually work. If you are still suffering after a couple more weeks, it might be worth getting registered to going to a dental hospital with a walk in centre. It could be something a little more serious, but chances are it isn't and you just need more time.

Answer 7

I also have very sensitive teeth and my dentist has recommended to me to rub a blob of sensodyne into my teeth & gums with my finger after brushing ..

Answer 8

Yes, I think you should give you're teeth about two weeks to get used to the new brush. I had the same thing happen to me with a sonic care and an automated floss er...if pain persists you might have discovered cavities bc you're new brush has gotten places on you're teeth not brushed thoroughly before...

Answer 9

Perhaps you are brushing too hard. This can happen. I'd say lighten up on how hard you are pressing with the toothbrush. And Sensodyne should help. You might want to switch back to a regular toothbrush if that doesn't work.

Answer 10

Stop using the electric toothbrush for a week or so and keep using the Sensodyne with a regular toothbrush. You are probably brushing to aggressively with the new toothbrush. Use a very light pressure when you brush.