Most people would describe it as a feeling of discomfort and ‘ouch’ like electric shock pain experienced when having cold or hot drinks, eating ice cream, sweet or sour food, it can also be experienced when chewing something hard like nuts or cereals or even when brushing your teeth.

 

Sensitivity can arise from a number of different causes and may mean the enamel of your teeth is starting to wear away leaving the second layer exposed which is why the pain occurs. Gums can also recede as a result of overzealous or incorrect brushing, causing the second layer of your teeth or the dentine to be exposed, which has the channels to the nerves that cause the pain.

There is a positive and simple approach to manage the pain, buy and use Sensodyne toothpaste twice daily.

 

Sensodyne Total Care and Total Care Gel work in two ways they not only look after your sensitive teeth, by building a barrier against the pain of sensitivity, but also help protect you from gum problems as well. Sensodyne’s unique formula contains an ingredient that helps kill the bacteria that can be harmful to your gums. Used twice daily Sensodyne total care builds a barrier against pain from receding gums which can lead to gum problems, a common cause of sensitive teeth.

 

Sensodyne is clinically proven and works directly on sensitive nerve endings, by calming the channels to the nerves that transmit pain. Sensodyne can be so effective which is why it has been the world’s leading toothpaste for sensitive teeth for many years.

 

Sensodyne has different variants available to suit individual needs all of which give you total care. Sensodyne Fresh Mint has a mild minty flavour leaving you with sparkling teeth and minty fresh breath.

 

Sensodyne Gentle Whitening has a deep cleansing formula that naturally polishes to remove stains to gently whiten your teeth.

 

Sensodyne Fresh Mint Gel is great for those who prefer or use electric toothbrushes.

 

Also available from Sensodyne a Total Care Toothbrush with a domed shaped head designed to adapt to the gum line with extra soft rounded ended bristles, to help prevent gum irritation. The small head is also designed for optimum access to all those hard to reach places and cares for teeth and gums. A key to helping prevent sensitivity.

 

Daily flossing is also vitally important as it cleans the tooth areas brushing may miss and clears away hidden plaque and bacteria, which can cause gums to recede and expose sensitive surfaces of the teeth.

 

The New Sensodyne Gentle Tape is excellent as it is a soft ribbon tape for tighter spaces with the fibres being coated in a smoothing wax treatment that quickly dissolves to release fluoride. The sleek Monofilament is designed to slide easily between teeth.

 

The new Sensodyne Expanding Gentle Floss has textured fibres uniquely compressed and coated to glide into difficult spaces. The action of flossing releases fibre volume and expands to fill the interproximal space to maximise contact with tooth and gum surfaces.

 

The new Sensodyne Interdens designed to remove plaque effectively from recesses areas such as across bridgework and orthodontic appliances also ideal for teenagers and adults with braces.

 

Sensodyne Products are available in the toothpaste aisle of all good supermarkets and pharmacies. For More information contact 1800 028 533.

 

Remember if pain persists or you are unsure please check with your family dentist. Use only as directed, always read the label.