Can Changing Tooth Paste Make Your Teeth More Sensitive?

well ive always had sensitive teeth, but never TOO bad to cause me any real problems.





anyway ive always used colgate whitening, but changed my toothpaste to this new aquafresh stuff (it actually seems better stuff) but ive noticed since ive changed my teeth are SOOOO sensitive at the back.





when i swill my mouth with mouthwash the pain is really bad (or drink something hot or cold) anyway could it be the changeover of toothpaste that is not agreeing with my teeth?

Can Changing Tooth Paste Make Your Teeth More Sensitive?
some toothpastes are more abrasive than others. i think it's very likely that your changing of toothpaste has caused this.





if i were you i would switch back to the old toothpaste and see if the sensitivity is reduced in a couple of weeks. if it isn't, then check with your destist.
Reply:I suggest talking to your dentist about it. Your teeth should not suddenly get sensitive just cause of a change of toothpaste! I started using Aquafresh extreme clean whitening and I think that it is the best toothpaste ever made! It makes you want to brush your teeth. But anyway, you should definitely talk to your dentist about your sensitivity. No one should have sensitive teeth if they take care of them properly.
Reply:first off the pain in your back teeth leads an implication of a possible cavity??? but since you say its multiple teeth at the back of your mouth, than absolutley changing toothpaste can most def make your teeth more sensitive. Best solution i can offer you is try mixing the toothpastes' together for about a week and then tryig the aquafresh all on its own again and see if there is any change. Personally according to most DDS' colgate and and crest are 2 of the best out there! If this doesnt help, your problem may be deeper such as a nerve or possibly root. after a week i would make an appt. with your dentist to check on it. oh and floruide is the main thing that can change sensitivity. Good luck. i hope you feel better!
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Reply:The new tooth paste u have is too abrasive. It take the enamle off and exposes the dentin to the surface causing you sensitivity. Usually, whitening toothpastes ahve a lot of abrasivity so i dont recommend them at all. I suggest you try a dentin filling toothpaste like Sensodyne. It will really help you.


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Reply:Those stuff are all chemical things and of course they are bond to hurt you in some way, whatever you notice it or not.


I use Vicco or any other tooth past that are made of natural products and are even better them those moderns one.
Reply:I changed my toothpaste from Colgrate to one that does NOT contain Fluoride.





My sensitive teeth are so much better now that I can put ice cubes in my mouth and chew them!





Colgrate and the other ones on the highstreet mainly use a fine abrasive as well. This finely abrases the surface of your teeth, so damaging them. It may cost a few quid more than the usual stuff but it is worth it!





Think about this as well - Dental fluorosis! http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?p=dent...





Also AVOID ASPARTAME. This can cause untold damage to your teeth.
Reply:For starters Aquafresh toothpaste is quite errosive, which means it thins the enamel on your teeth. The sensitvity is proberbly due to use of this tooth paste doing just that. Change back to colgate.


Im a Qualified dental nurse and have been for 8 years.



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