Why do I feel short, sharp sensation in my teeth?
If a bite of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee triggers a short, sharp sensation, it could be a sign that you have sensitive teeth.
Tooth sensitivity is common and can develop over time, typically because of gum recession or enamel wear.
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How do you protect sensitive teeth?
Maintaining good oral care habits makes it easy to manage sensitive teeth. Once you experience sensitivity, it can get worse. But brushing twice a day, every day, with Sensodyne is an easy way to reduce sensitivity, providing ongoing sensitivity protection.
WAYS TO PROTECT SENSITIVE TEETH
Start using Sensodyne
Get ongoing sensitivity protection.
Brush 2x a day, every day
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
Visit your dentist
Schedule a checkup as often as your dentist recommends.
*With twice daily brushing
How Sensodyne Can Help
Sensodyne is specially formulated to protect against tooth sensitivity and is a dentist recommended toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth.
It works by creating a barrier over sensitive areas of your tooth, ultimately offering ongoing sensitivity protection when you brush with it twice a day, every day.
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[1] Addy, M. (2002) 'Dentine hypersensitivity: new perspectives on an old problem', International Dental Journal, 52(S5P2), pp. 367-375.
[2] West, N. X., Sanz, M., Lussi, A., Bartlett, D., Bouchard, P. and Bourgeois, D. (2013) 'Prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and study of associated factors: A European population-based cross-sectional study', Journal of Dentistry, 41(10), pp. 841-851.