Did it help your teeth to become less sensitive? I haven't tried it but think I need to if it works...thanks!
2007-02-03 06:15:49 · 8 answers · asked by Grace1228 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, it does work, but you have to give it some time to take effect. The active ingredient is potassium nitrate, which "seals off" the little tubules in the dentin that transmit sensation to the nerve of your tooth.
If all your teeth aren't sensitive, you don't have to brush all your teeth with it. For example, if it's just a bit of gum recession, exposing the root, then place a bit of toothpaste on your finger and apply directly to the sensitive area and let sit for a couple of minutes before you brush. The toothpaste lasts a lot longer this way, plus you're not brushing with it where you don't need it.
Pretty much every toothpaste company has its own version out. You can opt to use a less expensive version; just check the ingredients for 5% potassium nitrate and it should work the same. Stay away from whitening toothpastes as they can actually make your teeth MORE sensitive.
I hope this helps. =)
2007-02-03 07:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by LaLa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do use it but I switch off and on. Read the back label as it says not to use over extended periods of time. Any of the brands of sensitive works well.. Sensodyne is more expensive. I try to keep away from any of the toothpastes that have peroxide in them or whiteners.
2007-02-03 06:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by oldone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, it started working right away for me but i only had a little sensitivity
2007-02-03 06:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it but had more success with Crest for Sensitive Teeth.
2007-02-03 06:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me, I used it every time i brushed during the period of sensitivity.
2007-02-03 07:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Santa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me once I started using it regularly, and you have to give it a bit of time to work (It's not going to work if you only use it every so often).
2007-02-03 06:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by ♥amorvida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it works... While you're using it... But the taste takes a few days to get used to.
2007-02-03 06:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by JT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does work with regular use ,I use it all the time and it causes your teeth to be less senitive...
2007-02-03 12:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by slickcut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋