Sensitive Toothpaste

[MrsWhites]

Can anyone recommend a good sensitive toothpaste that really works?

I have a tooth that has become sensitive, no dentist at the moment (got kicked out after not going for a number of years - I’m terrified).

I’ve tried sensodyne rapid relief but it’s caused sores on the inside of my mouth, tried Colgate instant relief and after a day other teeth have become sensitive so think that’s making things worse.

Has anyone not got on with one type before and then found another that worked?

I’ve seen a few posts about that Colgate one in the past, I’ve searched everywhere for it but they seem to have discontinued it.

Will have a look at the enamel repair one tomorrow. Thanks for your reply.

Sensodyne gentle whitening is the only one I can use without my mouth peeling (& it definitely works for sensitive teeth)

I would try something different (although you'll have to get it online). I tried several and none really worked for me. My hygienist recommended Biomin F and it works much better. Expensive though.

Thank you both. Will give them a try.

I’ve started the week with one tooth giving me trouble and ended up with other teeth hurting me more now 🙄

Thanks @ReturntheSausages, I was doing that with the sensodyne rapid relief but it made the inside of my cheek really sore. Can’t do it with the Colgate as like you said, it just comes straight off.

Will try it again when I get a new one tomorrow.

I suffer with this, and I've found that the usual sensitive toothpastes aren't enough by themselves, although they probably help to some extent. The dentists tell you to rub it onto the tooth as well as brushing with it, but as you say, it comes straight off in 2 minutes. However, Ebay is your friend in this! I've found a few additional products on there: 'Curasept Biosmalto' impact action mousse - you rub it on with a cotton bud, and you can add a bit in with your toothpaste every few days. It's got some sort of strontium salt in it which apparently helps remineralisation of dentin. Also you can buy (on import - not cheap) some of that 5% fluoride paste that dentists paint on your teeth. Don't overuse it, as too much fluoride isn't meant to be great for you, but every 2 months or so, (or when I'm having a bad bout) just before going to bed I'll dab it onto the worst areas and leave it overnight.

Thanks @OnSecondThoughts will have a look at the paste.

We actually have some of the super fluoride toothpaste that dentists prescribe (Duraphat) so will use that too.

It’s been much worse today so I’m hoping that’s just because of the Colgate toothpaste rather than the tooth actually getting worse because the thought of a dentists chair literally makes me feel sick!

I don't know if this is relevant to you OP but twice when I had what I thought was increasing sensitivity to the point of expecting a filling & (after much delay due to general horror of dentist) it turned out it was a kind of referred nerve pain due to tension in my jaw (made worse by my terror of the decay my teeth didn't actually have 🤦🏻‍♀️).

So a few jaw muscle exercises/checking with the expert/dentist (says the massive hypocrite!!!) might be worth a try.

If toothpaste is sensitive trhen I don't want it. I can't have it breaking down on me when I need it most in the morning. Dorry,bit pissed.

I've used the Enamel Repair one for years and I've never had any trouble with peeling or sores, and it works at stopping the tooth being sensitive within a few days too. Unfortunately it is very expensive.

This could be possible I suppose, I’m so scared of anything that involves needles or drilling that every tiny twinge I ever feel in my teeth becomes a massive fear!

Is that the Sensodyne Enamal repair one? I’ll put that on my shortlist for today too, thanks.

Can be bought from most supermarkets but it is expensive compared to normal toothpaste.
https://www.boots.com/sensodyne-pronamel-daily-toothpaste-mint-75ml-10051637?srsltid=AfmBOorDZ9glWrMPkLMHvf86mGZ77i4wUmK-eKn4M5egkADk4pPsj7CD

Thanks @Pixiedust1234 I’ll buy that one today.

Apparently that has a different active ingredient to the first sensodyne I was using - read an article online last night about the active ingredient in that one causing sores similar to mine so was looking to avoid that one again.