Tooth sensitivity and dentist no help

[applespearsbears]

Hi I'd be glad of anyone's experiences and tips. I have gum disease that is under control and has been for a couple of years. I've never suffered from sensitive teeth luckily until about 10 days ago, since its come on with a vengeance. My dentist was absolutely no help so I saw a specialist who painted on a concentration of fluoride. Made no difference. I'm brushing and adding Colgate pro relief and sensodyne all day but not getting better.

Has anyone found a solution to this? It's agony!
Thanks

Is it the way you brush your teeth? They should be done in a circular motion and gently. Don't scrub them. It forces your gums to reverse which makes them sensitive. I find I am better using a standard toothpaste, not one for sensitive teeth.

Duraphat toothpaste rubbed on your teeth regularly as well as brushing with it is the only thing that helps my sensitivity. My dentist told me never to use sensodyne but not sure what the reasoning behind that was. I have fluorosis so can understand the sensitivity

What kind of toothbrush are you using?
I switched from my normal manual brush to an electric one and it has helped so much. The dentist said that I was brushing away my gums!

Watching with interest as I have one tooth that is very sensitive!

Is it one particular tooth or all of them?

There may be other things out there, but I've had my teeth whitened and as part of the package got enlighten tooth serum which is basically expensive toothpaste. That prevents and fixes sensitivity. Also got these cotton bud things filled with liquid which you are meant to snap then apply to gum line during treatment if you get any sensitivity - I didn't really so only used one (to see how it worked!)
Perhaps you can buy these products from a dentist?

As an aside, my dentist tells me my receding gums are due to teeth clenching (bruxism) rather than over brushing - although I doubt my enthusiastic brushing helps.

If it's one tooth and it's started suddenly, it could be a sign of infection. I've had two teeth do this, it starts at sensitivity to cold air, then progreses to pain on the slightest touch.