Sensodyne Repair & Protect Toothpaste (75ml) - Pack of 6

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Calcium and phosphorous are the two main components of hydroxyapatite, the mineral which teeth are made of – this is key to the mode of action of NovaMin Although it prevents the message being passed on, it does not treat the cause of sensitivity, so you could develop sensitivity once again. Potassium nitrate prevents sensitivity by preventing the nerve from passing on the pain message from the tooth to the brain. It is a nerve calming agent. This results in a rise in pH level in the localised environment, which allows NovaMin to bind to collagen fibres in exposed dentine Anecdotally the treatments work, and there seems to be a lot of evidence from manufacturers, but there is only limited evidence when reviewed independently by the Cochrane Collaboration. Stannous Fluoride

Once bound to dentine, NovaMin particles act as calcium and phosphate reservoirs, forming a robust and reparative hydroxyapatite-like layer over exposed dentine tubules to help protect against dentine hypersensitivity pain Take home pastes. Contain stronger concentrations of ingredients, or ingredients not available in normal stores.

A short, sharp pain from the tooth in response to being exposed to hot and cold, or sometimes to sweet and spicy foods. Sometimes the sensitivity also occurs when the tooth is touched, e.g. when brushing the teeth. What causes tooth sensitivity? Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste (Original, Repair & Prevent, Enamel Repair, Extra Strength, Smart White Hi Gemma, thanks again for your helpful reply. Sorry just wanted to ask a follow up question please. Most dentists recommend brushing last thing at night. If I use the Biomin F last thing, can I then apply GC Tooth Mousse immediately afterwards? Or should I wait 30 minutes? Also, would the GC paste interfere with the coating properties of the Biomin at all? Many thanks. Reply To put it bluntly, there isn’t one single best Sensodyne toothpaste. Other than two different active ingredients, there isn’t an awful lot of difference in the formulations, but there may be a big change in price. The Sensodyne Daily Care range includes four different varieties: Original, Gentle Whitening, Extra Fresh, Deep Clean. They all contain Potassium Nitrate and so are all equally effective at reducing your sensitivity. The ingredients lists are largely the same, apart from:

Dental treatment: Tooth whitening can cause temporary sensitivity. Professional cleaning and fillings can also lead to sensitivity. If you are getting a lot of sensitivity from one tooth I would recommend you see a dental professional who can exclude any problems with the tooth. They might also be able to offer treatments, depending on the cause of the sensitivity, such as applying a professional varnish, or repairing the tooth with filling material. Any advice I give is without assessing you and doesn’t replace advice given by your own dentist. Chart adapted from GSK data on file RH01897 13 *Qualifying sensitive teeth met the following inclusion criteria: signs of EAR, GI ≤1, clinical mobility=0, no dentition exclusion and sensitivity to a qualifying air blast. ITT population (n=75) If you have retainers or whitening trays, the Tooth Mouse can also be used in these. You don’t need to brush with the Tooth Mousse, simply mssage it in.Forms a protective layer over the sensitive areas of the teeth. Brush twice a day for lasting sensitivity protection. They are non abrasive (to avoid worsening any tooth wear related sensitivity). This means an RDA of 250 or below.