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linda161 | 10:37 Mon 21st May 2018 | Body & Soul
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My teeth have become gradually incredibly sensitive to even the most gentle touch or pressure. I have had health problems for a long time and have been on prescriptions meds which may have weakened my tooth enamel. My teeth have some fillings but are generally otherwise strong although quite yellow tinged. I have tried most of the sensitive toothpastes on the market and find only a couple of them to be any help at all. Sensodyne pronamel or repair and protect and the oral b pro expert type seem to be the best of the bunch and help a little but don't completely solve the problem. I have asked my dentist and hygienist a few times and they tell me just to persevere with the sensodyne. I have read about remineralising toothpastes and wonder if any are especially helpful or better than others? I don't know why my dentist has never suggested any prescription toothpastes as some seem to do this. What would other sufferers recommend to try next please?
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Poor you, Linda. My dentist advised rubbing pure Sensodyne straight from tube on teeth and gums.
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Thanks Bathseba I've already tried that and it only helps slightly.
Would a teething gel be more effective? I would have thought if enamel can be improved, it would be by tablet form rather than rubbing anything on it.
Pixie, as far as I understand, once the enamel wears away there isn't anything that will bring it back.
That's what i thought.
Colgate has a new sensitive toothpaste (extra or whitening) which I've just started using. It's really working for me on hot/cold/sweet problems.
That's miserable for you.. My dentist prescribes a special toothpaste for me as I occasionally have sensitivity. I'll find the name for you in a minute....
Duraphat 5000 by Colegate.

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