Tooth Sensitivity
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I have had a sensitive tooth probelm for some time and I saw the dentist in July, which is not something I enjoy at all. He simply said I should use some anti sensitivity toothpaste and gave me a squirt of some fluoridey substance to go on my teeth at the time. He didn't prescribe anything else.
Over the last few days despite using one of these toothpastes (colgate daily sensitive repair, thoug i suspect they are all the same), i have been getting a lot more sensitivity pain when i use that tooth, particularly to drink.
I'm not really sure what to do. Should I go back and see the dentist? Or is there something else I can try. Or is that just the wear and tear process that can't be repaired? He didn't think there was anything more to it at the time and I'd rather not have to undergo extensive dental work.
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charlotte1824 ghost_whistler
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If your in uk they are doing the pro relief challenge on thier site where you can print off a 50p money coupon claimable against a 75ml tube in shops. They also offer a money back guarantee if you dont feel immediate relief. There is also the matching mouthwash.
I would try that and if it still doesnt help then you need to go back to the dentist, if he cant find anything wrong even after a tooth xray then the GP as sometimes facial nerve pain or sinus pain can feel like tooth pain, unlikely though depending on what tooth is affected and whether it is traditional tooth sensitivity.
ghost_whistler charlotte1824
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I think the problem is that the gum has receeded somewhat. I used to brush pretty heavily and that probably didn't help. BUt the tooth is pretty raw.
I could give it a try but in my experience these toothpastes are all much of a muchness - you know what advertising is like!
The Daily Repair stuff I use was pretty good, but it's not helping here which leads me to think this is more serious.
charlotte1824 ghost_whistler
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Put the toothpaste on as a paste and leave it there for a minute. Dont just brush with it.
Also if it gets so bad that you need relief instantly orajel is a proper numbing gel. it will make whatever you touch with it go completely numb as it has lidocaine or similar in it.
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it probably isn't as bad as I imagine, but then I have a vivid imagination!
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