Ways too help really sensitive teeth?

Question

or to prevent them from becoming too sensitive???

Answer 1

You need to see a dentist ASAP. sensitive teeth can turn out to be gum diseases!
If you have already seen a dentist then;
-use soft toothbrushes and brush your teeth gently
-use mouthwash
-use toothpaste for sensitive teeth (though this is not necessary; toothbrush is the important thing)

AbeLinc----NO WAY. don't use floss, it's the best way to damage your gums!!! Use mouthwash (mild, non-alchoholic) Do NOT stick nylon, plastics, pen tips, toothpicks between your teeth or pick your teeth with them. Picking your teeth damages your gums and the enamel of your teeth making your teeth more prone to decay. This is a health tip given to five year olds! Don't fall for floss advertisements!!!

Answer 2

1)If you cannot brush after a meal or snack then at least rinse the mouth with water.

2) Brush with a soft tooth brush, at least twice a day, the most important time is just before going to bed. Otherwise bacteria will have all night to change the food residue into acids that eat away at the teeth.

3) Floss at least once a day (again before going to bed is best) using a thin floss that can get between the teeth.

Expect for the first two weeks of flossing to see some blood loss, as the gums are probably diseased, but flosssing will help restore the health of the gums. Rinse with water after flossing.

4) Minimize sugar, and do not use chewable vit c, it eats away at the teeth.
In general do not use mouth rinses unless you dentist tell you to.

Answer 3

Assuming you have no cavities in your teeth, then the next most common reason for sensitivity in people of your age are acidic drinks. These are soft drinks, juices, cordials, energy drinks, sports drinks...
e.g. Coke has a pH of about 2.3, apple juice about 3.5, Gatrorade about 3.1, Diet Coke 3.0. Nasty stuff. We like the taste of sweet and sour (acidic), and manufacturers know this too. Ever tried to drink water mixed only with sugar? Yuk.
The acids will erode the protective enamel layer of your teeth and open up the microtubules of the dentine underneath, which lead down to the nerve.
So, if these drinks form part of your diet, try living without them for a week, and use Sensodyne toothpaste during this time. Just drink plain tap water. If this works, then you'll know where your problem lies.

Answer 4

I work for a Dentist who tells his patients to use a desensitizer in tooth paste and mouth washes that restore minerals ie Act, Listerine....there are many different products. There are lots of good info on your question, but staying away from any products that whiten teeth is number 1, and not drink acidic drinks like soda could help, wish you luck

Answer 5

i have sensitive teeth and i use colgate toothpaste for sensitive teeth. it really helps. also go to your dentist every 6 months, unless he says otherwise. you might want to ask your dentist about sealant coverings.

Answer 6

HELLO NICHOLE,

THERE ARE SEVERAL OTC TOOTHPASTES OUT THERE FOR SENSITIVE TEETH.
ALL OF THEM HAVE AN INGREDIENT CALLED STRONTIUM NITRIDE. SN BLOCKS THE VERY FINE MICROTUBULES WHICH CAUSE YOUR TEETH T BE SENSITIVE TO COLD AIR/DRINKS.
AFTER YOU START BRUSHING WITH THIS TOOTHPASTE EXCLUSIVELY, YOU WILL FEEL RESULTS IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS.

Answer 7

Reverse Your Tooth Decay - http://DentalBook.uzaev.com/?CzND

Answer 8

just brush ur teeth every time and make sure go to see other dentist to check ur teeth

Answer 9

fluoride