Sensitive toothpaste.?

Question

Ive been using some sensitive toothpaste for a while now and it says do not use for longer than 4 weeks. I have been and now my tooth (only one) is really starting to hurt when something cold touches it. Could the toothpaste be making it sensitive or is it a cavity? I have not had a cavity before so im not sure what its supposed to be like.

It doesnt hurt at all when im touching it. It is just VERY sensitive to cold and only cold.

Answer 1

First I would check with the dentist to rule out a cavity since it's better to catch them when their smaller.
Have you tried Sensodyne toothpaste? It works well for reducing the sensativity and the longer you use it the better it works.

Answer 2

I'm using the same toothpaste. Are you using Prevident 3000 Sensitivity? I use that. I don't use the stuff in the tubes, junk. But, prevident 3000 helps it NOT be sensitive. But, here is a story. Well, /i used prevident a lot, and had 3 cavities that one visit. And then the next visit I had no cavities. The trick was, I never had brushed my teeth everyday. I used Tic-Tacs to refresh my breath. That was kinda sick, i had never brushed my teeth. Now, they are saying when I bit down, one goes behind another. Only 2 teeth. So, now probably braces for me. I went through so much at the dentist. I was numbed for 2 teeth, had about 16 cavitiess all together. So, I should know. A cavitie, has a black particle on it. When you et hot and then cold right away, you will feel a chill. But, if you drink a glass of water, and it bothers you, You have sensitive teeth. Ask your dentist if they have Prevident 3000. That will help. It is in a Pink little bottle, not available any where else besides your dentist. The price is $10 here for me. Expensive. Because its medication. But, if you have Prevident already, use the sensitive. I hope this helps. I gave you lots of info.

-Billy Rowe

Answer 3

You need to make an apt. with your dentist to have him check this out.....probably with an x-ray. The reason the toothpaste says not to use it longer than 4 weeks is that it can mask problems that need to be addressed. The toothpaste is not making this one tooth more sensitive and it sounds as though there is a cavity there although without seeing it I cannot tell for sure.

Answer 4

I have used sensitive toothpaste for months on end and never faced a problem. If the tooth is reacting so strongly to cold then you could have a small cavity. Best to get it checked.

Answer 5

HELLO,

YOU HAVE SOME LOCAL GUM RECESSION WHERE THIS TOOTH IS. HAVE A DENTIST CHECK THIS AREA TO MAKE SURE, AND MAKE SURE YOU ONLY BRUSH WITH A SOFT BRUSH AND KEEP ON USING ANY SENSITIVITY T.P. YOU WANT. THERE IS ONLY A WARNING THERE SO YOU WILL GO AND SEE YOUR DENTIST FOR A CURE TO YOUR SENSITIVITY.