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

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All Sensodyne toothpastes contain either stannous fluoride or potassium nitrate and are useful if you suffer from sensitive teeth. Can sensitive toothpaste cause sensitive teeth? The table below shows which pastes contain Stannuous Fluroide, and which ones contain Potassium Nitrate. Stannous Fluoride NovaMin forms a robust hydroxyapatite-like layer over exposed dentine and within exposed dentine tubules* 1,2 Chart adapted from GSK data on file RH01897 13 †Maximum tactile pressure was 80g. An increase in tactile threshold indicates an improvement in dentine hypersensitivity. ITT population (n=75) Scanning electron microscope images of the dentine surface before brushing with NovaMin-formulated toothpaste and the resistant layer formed after 1

Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening), and not more than 3 times a day, or as recommended by a dentist or doctor. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Minimize swallowing. Spit out after brushing.Ultimately, tooth sensitivity is caused by exposed dentin tubules (the nerves that sense pain lie within these parts of the tooth). A change in hot/cold/pH etc causes movement of the nerve within the tubule, which causes a pain signal to be sent to your brain. You need to give it a couple of weeks for the effect of strontium chloride to build up before it can take full effect, and then continue to use it even if the symptoms improve. 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

Arginine is an essential amino acid, actually found naturally within the body. However the doses found in saliva are much lower than those found in toothpastes. Sensodyne Complete Protection+toothpastes provide multiple oral care benefits in one daily toothpaste. With twice daily brushing, they are clinically proven to help protect sensitive teeth whilst helping to remove plaque, maintain healthy gums and freshen breath. Our unique formula is designed with an Advanced Cleaning System, which provides Superior Cleaning Action**. Add a Boost to your daily oral care. Different toothpastes do have different active ingredients for sensitivity. You need to give them a couple of weeks to see if they do have an effect. BioMin – Calcium FluoroPhospho Silicate – a “bioactive glass” which essentially releases calcium and phosphate ions, also containing fluoride. Sensitivity persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist.An in vitro cross-section SEM image of hydroxyapatite-like layer formed by supersaturated NovaMin solution in artificial saliva after five days (no brushing). 1

It takes time for potassium nitrate to work, so there is no instant relief. You need to use these products for a few weeks to see if they work for you, and if they do help – do not stop using them!GDC number: 259369. Gemma qualified from Cardiff University School of Dentistry with BDS(Hons) in 2015. As far as I am aware the ingredients shouldn’t have a negative interaction. It’s more a case of not getting the maximum benefit from the two pastes. I can’t find any research directly investigating the use of the two different products for managing sensitivity, so there is no evidence to confirm or deny either way. Sensodyne is known for its sensitivity toothpastes, but they use two different active ingredients: stannous fluoride or potassium nitrate. I have included Sensodyne Daily Care here as it is one of the cheapest potassium nitrate containing toothpastes.