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Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Prevention, Maximum Strength, Fresh Mint, 4-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 4) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sensodyne
Buy New: $23.12
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Rating:  6 reviews
Number Of Items: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 7 x 1.6
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| Features:
| • | Builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact | | • | Contains Potassium Nitrate clinically proven to reduce painful sensitivity | | • | Aids in the prevention of dental cavities | | • | Fluoride for cavity protection | | • | Please read all label information on delivery |
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Product Description
With Fluoride. Relieves painful sensitivity. Use Sensodyne whenever you normally brush: It contains Potassium Nitrate clinically proven to reduce painful sensitivity. It provides fast relief within two weeks. It has fluoride for cavity protection. Its new great taste keeps mouth feeling fresh and clean. This product contains no sugar. Maximum FDA sensitivity active ingredient. Dentist recommended brand. Dentists have been recommending Sensodyne for over 20 years. Brushing twice a day with Sensodyne builds a shield of protection against painful sensitivity. And, since Sensodyne has fluoride, it helps protect against cavities too. Made in U.S.A.
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An Effective Desensitizer Toothpaste March 9, 2009
James Koenig (Minnesota)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am a dentist who recommends Sensodyne toothpaste for my patients with sensitive teeth. I give it 5-stars because it has a proven track-record of many years of effectiveness.
The active ingredient in any toothpaste that is advertized as a "desensitizing toothpaste" is potassium nitrate. Potassium nitrate works by plugging the micro dentinal tubules that communicate directly with the pulp (nerve center) of the tooth. Most people have sensitive teeth because of gum recession exposing the root surface, (or thinning enamel) thus exposing the dentinal tubules. If the tubules are touched, exposed to sugar, or cold, fluid moves in the tubule and this is perceived as pain. With repeated exposure, potassium nitrate effectively plugs up the dentinal tubules to lessen or completely eliminate sensitivity.
This toothpaste will not work on teeth with cavities, or teeth with abscesses - it only works on teeth with exposed dentinal tubules.
It is also important to realize that Sensodyne does not work immediately. It takes up to 2-4 weeks of continuous daily exposure for the product to work.
Sensodyne can be used as a "stand-alone" toothpaste, since it has fluoride in it, or it can be used just for sensitive areas.
Finally, the effect of the potassium nitrate will wear off over time, so it is likely one will need to repeat the treatment as sensitivity returns.
This is a great product for those with sensitive teeth.
Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS
Don't be confused by all the new flavors January 30, 2009
Eric Paulsen (Bellingham, WA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had used the "old" one flavor for a decade with wonderful results and then tried one of the "new flavors". After two weeks my sensitivity was back and since I had a dental cleaning scheduled I asked my hygenist what was going on. She said that she had received a letter that stated that Sensodyne was branching out into regular toothpaste and it might not be as effective as the "old" type. She had some samples of the new package but "old" flavor and now I am certain I will get some much needed relief. If you are looking for sensitivity relief this is the one you want.
toothpaste April 30, 2009
Delores Koch (Buffalo, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have used Sensodyne for many years and would recommend it to anyone with sensitive teeth as my dentist told me about it.
Works Well if Given Enough Time to Work Properly March 7, 2010
Frederick S. Goethel (Central Valley, CA)
This toothpaste was recommended to me by my periodontist after I had to have periodontal surgery performed on my upper jaw. Following the surgery, I became extremely sensitive to cold in that quadrant of my mouth. The dentist placed a material along to teeth to calm the pain down, but also recommended that I begin using this daily. He also recommended that I stay away from my regular brand of toothpaste since it was abrasive and would cause even more damage to the exposed area where the pain was occurring.
Although it took a few months, I can now drink and eat cold items as if nothing had ever happened. The hook, so to speak, that this needs to be used at every brushing without exception. The active ingredient fills in minute spaces in the tooth, and will continue to fill these holes only if the material is used regularly.
The consistency of this particular product is that of a paste style toothpaste and it has a pleasant, but not overpowering mint flavor. The paste is a little soft, which takes some time to get used to, but overall it works well. If you don't like paste and prefer gels, there is another of their products that I will review that is a gel type toothpaste.
Miracle worker! April 22, 2010
T. Casto (Kaiserslautern Germany)
I got a root canal and replacement filling done in December 2008 right before I moved back to the USA and for an entire year couldn't chew even crunchy or firm things (not even gum!) on the left side of my mouth. I started using Sensodyne toothpaste in Jan. 2010 and within a week I was able to chew anything and everything on the left again, I was just chewing ice a minute ago! A year ago I couldn't let anything cold near my worked on teeth.
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