I started using a spinbrush six weeks ago, and my teeth have become very sensitive. Anyone else?

Question

Just wondering if everyone else is experiencing sensitivity after using a spinbrush....I guess I will have to go back to a basic soft bristle brush.

Answer 1

I use a spin brush and haven't had any problems. Are you brushing to hard? With a spin brush, you only need to apply a light but firm pressure, the spinning does most of the work. You could try a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth, within a couple of weeks, you should notice some improvement. Good Luck

Answer 2

You may be brushing too long or applying too much pressure with the toothbrush on your teeth. Your tissue is probably irritated from the excessive brushing causing you to have this sensitivity. It's pretty common with first time users of electric toothbrushes. You tend to over compensate by brushing longer and harder since you aren't doing the scrubbing manually. Try to time yourself and stick to 2 minutes or 30 sec a quadrant. Some toothbrushes come with a built in timer just for this very reason. You might want to use your regular toothbrush a few days and see if there are any really sore spots you should watch out for, and to give your teeth and gums time to settle down. Then when you go back to the electric, watch the time and pressure, let the toothbrush do the work for you! It happens to a lot of people, your not alone. Hope I've been of some help and good luck!

Answer 3

If you're over brushing with the spin brush, you might be wearing down the enamel and that can lead to sensitivity because your dentin is exposed somewhat. Buy some sensidyne toothpaste to use for a week or so. That will help. Lay off the spinbrush for two weeks while you use the toothpaste. Then you can go back to the spin brush would I would alternate between using the spin brush and a regular brush so this doesn't happen again.

Answer 4

Your teeth can become sensitive if you brush to hard. Even a manual brush should be used more gently. Try letting up on the brush and do not force it. Go buy some Sensodyne toothpaste, after using for two weeks, you should notice way less pain.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I am a dental assistant and our office would never recomend using a store bought spin brush..If you want an electric toothbrush then go for a Sonicare. But throw the spin brush away and good for you by using a soft brush

Answer 7

I have that same problem with any ppwer toothbrush. It felt like it was digging out my fillings. I went back to the old manual toothbrush because of this.